Carnegie Commission On Preventing Deadly Conflict

Arguing that the project stems directly from Andrew Carnegie's quest for peace, this book looks at ways to prevent war, from equitable development to strengthening the UN. Chapters look at operational and structural preventions and the responsibility of states and the UN in preventing conflict. One copy provided gratis from the Carnegie Commission on Preventing Deadly Conflict, 1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 715, Washington, DC 20036-2103; (202) 332-7900; [email protected]. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Drawing on work conducted by the Carnegie Commission on Preventing Deadly Conflict, a study of the prevention of war and genocide examines such concepts as preventive diplomacy, the role of civil society, socioeconomic development, and international cooperation.

Rapport over de bestrijding van dodelijke conflicten tussen landen over de hele wereld.

Offering a new perspective, the authors show how efforts to prevent violent civil wars could be much more effective if they incorporate the business sector.

In this provocative study, policy-savvy scholars examine a wide range of cases--from North Korea to South Africa to El Salvador and Bosnia--to demonstrate the power of incentives to deter nuclear proliferation, prevent armed conflict, defend civil and human rights, and rebuild war-torn societies. The book addresses the 'moral hazard' of incentives, the danger that they can be construed as bribes, concessions, or appeasement. The cases demonstrate that incentives can sometimes succeed when traditional methods--threats, sanctions, or force--fail or are too dangerous to apply.