Peacemaking in the twenty-first century [Hardcover]

This book provides a range of unique insights into the issues surrounding peacebuilding, delivered by major international figures with direct experience in this area at the highest level. Based on a series of lectures on the theme of peacekeeping and peacebuilding in the contemporary world, each lecture is presented here with an introduction placing it in its proper context within the discourse on peacemaking. The topics addressed include the European Union, reconciliation, security, multiculturalism, development and lessons learned.

Edited and introduced by Nobel Laureate John Hume, T. G. Fraser and Leonie Murray, this volume makes an invaluable contribution to the study of peace and conflict studies, international history, international relations and international politics.

Preface - John Hume, T.G. Fraser and Leonie Murray

Introduction: My philosophy of peace - Nobel Laureate John Hume

1. Peacemaking: challenges for the new century - Leonie Murray

2. Thomas P. 'Tip' O'Neill Jr. The honour of public service - Rosemary D. O'Neill

3. Peacemaking - President William J. Clinton

4. The European Union: a force for peace in the world - The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, TD, President of the European Council

5. Europe and peace - President Romano Prodi

6. Europe as a force for creative reconciliation - President Pat Cox

7. Peace and reconciliation in the modern world - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton

8. Learning the lessons of peacebuilding - Secretary-General Kofi Annan

9. Europe's role in world peace - Garret FitzGerald

10. Security in the 21st century - Senator John Kerry

11. Between facts and fantasies: sources of anti-Americanism - Ambassador Mitchell Reiss

12. All peace is local - President Mary McAleese

13. From peace to reconciliation - Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern, TD

14. Moving out of conflict - Maurice Hayes

15. Peace, multiculturalism and develó@