Building on what's already there

• Published in: International journal (Toronto) Vol. 67; no. 2; p. 391
• Main Author: Funk, Nathan C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Toronto Sage Publications Ltd 01.04.2012
• Subjects: Conflict resolution; Diplomacy; International relations; Peace; Peacekeeping forces

Peacebuilding is a subject and activity that predates the work of the United Nations' sixth secretary-general, but that was nonetheless substantially influenced by his contributions. In its early uses, the term "peacebuilding" held currency almost exclusively among academic specialist...