To what extent do the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction expose the limits of the Liberal peace?

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Conflict, war, peace, liberal peace, reconstruction, challenges, post-conflict situations

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In their 2020 book War and Peace, Charles-Philippe David and Olivier Schmitt states that "The end of the conflict does not automatically mean the establishment of peace". In the present case, in the context of this study, this statement is all the more relevant when the expected peace is of a liberal nature. Thus, post-conflict reconstruction, complex and often tumultuous, highlights the limits of this liberal vision.
The challenges of post-conflict reconstruction correspond to the difficulties and obstacles encountered in rebuilding a society after armed conflict. This can include the physical reconstruction of infrastructure, social reconciliation, the restoration of order, and other aspects related to emerging from a period of conflict. The revelation of limitations suggests highlighting the weaknesses, constraints or inadequacies of a certain approach, in this study, to "liberal peace" involving a critical analysis of the aspects where this approach may not be as effective as hoped. Liberal peace is an approach to international relations that promotes democracy, human rights, the market economy, and other liberal values as ways to prevent conflict and rebuild societies after conflict.

Conditioned post-conflict reconstruction
1. A polymorphic reconstruction
2. A difficult, if not impossible, reconstruction
A Relative Liberal Peace
1. State Interdependencies for Peace
2. Peacebuilding

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[...] As a result, relative liberal peace emerges when these values conflict with local norms and traditions, thereby undermining its legitimacy and effectiveness. The problem of the break-up of the former Yugoslavia differed from that of the USSR because it was violent and led to collective external interventions. Western countries failed to prevent this conflict. Germany had just been reunified, resulting in the recognition of the independence of the Republic of Yugoslavia. However, this was recognized prematurely, leading to resignations within the government. [...]

[...] To what extent do the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction expose the limits of the "Liberal peace"? Introduction In their 2020 book War and Peace, Charles-Philippe David and Olivier Schmitt states that "The end of the conflict does not automatically mean the establishment of peace". In the present case, in the context of this study, this statement is all the more relevant when the expected peace is of a liberal nature. Thus, post-conflict reconstruction, complex and often tumultuous, highlights the limits of this liberal vision. [...]

[...] In sum, the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction are deep and interconnected. Solutions can't just be applied in isolation; On the contrary, an integrated approach that recognizes the complexity of social, institutional and economic dynamics is needed. This requires close coordination between national and international actors, a keen understanding of local contexts, and an acknowledgement of the complex realities that accompany the post-conflict period. A difficult, if not impossible, reconstruction Post-conflict reconstruction, while a laudable goal, can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, in some circumstances. [...]

[...] To what extent do the obstacles encountered in post-conflict reconstruction reveal the limits, even contradictions, of "liberal peace"? It will first be a question of looking at the specific conditions of post-conflict reconstruction and then studying the relative character of liberal peace (II). Conditioned post-conflict reconstruction Post-conflict reconstruction requires a number of conditions to be met in order to be effective. However, it represents many challenges because of its polymorphism but also because of its difficulties or even the impossibility of its implementation A polymorphic reconstruction Post-conflict reconstruction, far from being a linear process, is proving to be a complex challenge that highlights the various dimensions of war-ravaged societies. [...]

[...] The U.S. accepts the integration of Central European countries into NATO. The US is increasingly influencing European defence and Russia is being pushed back and marginalised towards the East. Transatlantic relations are crucial to European defence. On the economic front, liberal peace can also be relativized because of its impact on inequality. The emphasis on the market economy can sometimes lead to a concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite, accentuating social disparities and creating tensions within society. [...]

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