Committing to Peace: The Successful Settlement of Civil Wars

The book "Why Civil Wars Settle" by Barbara Walter is a groundbreaking study that uncovers the secrets to successful civil war resolution.

Using data on every civil war fought between 1940 and 1992, Walter details the conditions that lead combatants to partake in a three-step process towards peace.

Her key finding: active third-party intervention is crucial for negotiations to succeed.

But what sets this book apart is its focus on designing credible guarantees on the terms of agreement, something that is difficult without outside assistance.

Walter examines conflicts from Greece to Laos, China to Columbia, Bosnia to Rwanda, and confirms just how crucial third-party security guarantees and effective power-sharing pacts can be in determining whether adversaries will negotiate or fight.

This book is not only thoroughly researched and rigorously argued but also offers valuable insights into the thorny issues of civil war resolution, making it a must-read for students, scholars, and policymakers alike.

So don't wait - get your copy today and discover the secrets to successful civil war resolution!