To those of us deeply skeptical of the deployment of Western military force in the developing world, the French intervention in Mali in recent days poses something of a dilemma. It appears to be legally and militarily justified, and enjoys strong local and regional support. Yet at the same time, it appears to be based on the same assumptions about Western ai… Read More
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Imperial and Post-Imperial Statebuilding (Project)
Leader Roland Paris, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Overview One of the defining features of international affairs since the end of the Cold War has been the proliferation of multilateral efforts to “stabilize” or “build peace” in conflict-affected societies. Since 1989, more than two dozen major peace… Read More
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