Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of tables; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Peace and justice in principle; 2 Peace and justice in policy; 3 Peace and justice in practice; 4 The EU, peace and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo; 5 Peace and justice in EU foreign policy; 6 Policy recommendations; Index
Summary
This book analyses how the European Union translates its principles of peace and justice into policy and puts them into practice, particularly in societies in or emerging from violent conflict. The European Union treaty states that in its relations with the wider world, the EU is to promote peace, security, the protection of human rights, and the strict observance and the development of international law. The EU is active in peace processes around the world, yet its role in international peace mediation is largely ignored. This book offers the first scholarly analysis of how th
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index