Introduction: peacebuilding and war -- Peacebuilding and economic recovery -- Sri Lanka's 'Liberal' war -- The 2002-2006 Sri Lankan peace process -- Peacebuilding at the grassroots -- The Resurgence of war -- Building peace or buying time?
Summary
"As one of South Asias oldest democracies Sri Lanka is a critical case to examine the limits of a liberal peace, peacebuilding and external engagement in the settlement of civil wars. This book is based on nine years of research, and more than 100 interviews with those affected by the war, NGOs, and local and international elites engaged in the peace process"-- Provided by publisher