From Pacification to Peacebuilding

A Call to Global Transformation

Diana Francis

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Does conflict transformation work? Diana Francis reviews the developments in the field over the past twenty years. She recognizes that it has helped those engulfed in violent conflict to respond constructively, but also warns that the real requirement for peace is a global retreat from militarism. In an original and radical analysis, Francis argues that the dominant culture of power resting on coercion and violence must be displaced by the principles of interdependence, kindness and nonviolent solidarity. This is the only way that pacification -- efforts to dominate and control -- will be replaced by genuine peacebuilding. She calls upon peacemakers worldwide to embrace and develop the practice of nonviolent power, rejecting the culture and institutions of war and working with movements around the world for global demilitarization and "positive peace."

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"This book is an absolute ‘must read’ for anyone interested in building peace – whether working in the field, in government, in NGOs, in the military or in civil society. Read it now if you want to understand how to do what you do better."

- Scilla Elworthy, Founder of Oxford Research Group and Peace Direct.

"Diana Francis argues persuasively that peacebuilding and conflict resolution have been co-opted by donors and governments and have thereby lost their radical edge. She urges a rapid return to the nonviolent sources of our theory and praxis and a willingness to deconstruct militarism while building sustainable peace. This is a must read book for the 21st century."

- Kevin P Clements, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, Dunedin New Zealand. 
 
"Diana Francis's profound reflections on the conflict transformation field will be an inspiration to aspiring peace workers everywhere."

- Professor Hugh Miall, Professor of International Relations, University of Kent.

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Diana Francis

Diana Francis has been described as one of the most experienced practitioners of conflict resolution. She is a former President of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation and Chair of the Committee for Conflict Transformation Support. Her previous books, People, Peace and Power and Rethinking War and Peace are published by Pluto Press.

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From Pacification to Peacebuilding
A Call to Global Transformation
Diana Francis

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April 2010
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