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Roger Mac Ginty’s No War, No Peace offers a critical analysis of stalled peace processes and peace accords in societies affected by civil war. The book examines why peace agreements fail and proposes strategies to revive them, making it a key resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners involved in peacebuilding. Key themes include: • Defining Peace and Conflict – A discussion on different interpretations of peace and war, and how liberal peace models function in practice. • Why Peace Accords Fail – Analyzing how violence, political manipulation, and external influences can hinder peace agreements. • Peacebuilding and External Actors – Investigating how international organizations, states, and non-state actors impact the success of peace processes. • Strategies for Rejuvenating Peace Processes – Offering practical solutions for overcoming barriers to peace, including negotiation tactics, conflict transformation strategies, and institutional reforms. • Case Studies of Stalled Peace Processes – Providing comparative examples of peace processes that have faced obstacles, with lessons for future interventions. This book is essential for understanding the complexities of peace agreements and how they can be revitalized to prevent conflict recurrence. Relevance to Current Global Issues: • Post-conflict peacebuilding strategies, applicable to Yemen, Sudan, and Libya. • Understanding why peace agreements fail, helping policymakers design more resilient peace accords. • The role of mediation and diplomacy in conflict resolution, informing peace initiatives in regions facing prolonged instability. • Challenges in implementing peace agreements, offering comparative case studies from different conflicts. Final Verdict This book is a highly valuable resource for those working on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and post-war governance. It provides critical insights into the barriers to sustainable peace and practical solutions for overcoming them.