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This book provides a critical analysis of local ownership in peacebuilding efforts across Cambodia and Mindanao (Philippines), highlighting the intersection between external interventions and indigenous peace models. The study identifies four key patterns of local ownership: ✔ Ownership Inheritance – How external actors influence local peace ownership. ✔ Management of External Reliance – Balancing local and international peace efforts. ✔ Friction-Avoiding Approaches – Strategies to prevent tensions in peacebuilding. ✔ Traditional and Religious Leadership – The role of local traditions in sustainable peace. Key Theoretical Contributions: ✔ Local Turn in Peacebuilding – Examines the shift towards community-led peace efforts. ✔ Hybrid Peace Model – Explores blending of local and external approaches. ✔ Power Structures & Identity – Highlights dual power structures and identity complexities. Chapter Highlights: ✔ Local Peacebuilders in Cambodia and Mindanao – Comparative study on local vs. external dynamics. ✔ Hybrid Peace & Ownership – Examines how peace norms are integrated into local structures. ✔ Religious & Traditional Leadership – Investigates the impact of cultural practices on peace. ✔ Challenges of Local Ownership – Identifies limitations and sustainability concerns in peace efforts.