Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding
Scope & Guideline
Unpacking the Intricacies of Global Interventions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Intervention Analysis:
The journal critically examines various forms of intervention, including military, humanitarian, and diplomatic efforts, assessing their effectiveness and implications for local populations. - Statebuilding Dynamics:
Research in this area explores the processes and challenges of statebuilding in post-conflict contexts, including the roles of local actors, international organizations, and the impact of global politics. - Peace Processes and Negotiations:
The journal investigates the intricacies of peace negotiations, including inclusivity, representation, and the role of civil society, with a focus on how these factors influence the success of peace agreements. - Gender and Inclusivity:
A significant emphasis is placed on gender dynamics in peacebuilding and security, exploring the intersection of gender with issues of power, representation, and social justice. - Local Knowledge and Practices:
The journal highlights the importance of local knowledge and practices in shaping effective intervention strategies and statebuilding efforts, promoting a local turn in peace studies. - Transitional Justice:
Research on transitional justice mechanisms, including truth commissions and reparations, is a core area of focus, particularly in how these mechanisms address past grievances and foster societal healing.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Peacebuilding:
There is a growing focus on intersectional approaches that examine how various identities (gender, ethnicity, class) interact to shape experiences of conflict and peace, highlighting the complexity of social dynamics in post-conflict settings. - Decolonial Perspectives:
Emerging scholarship increasingly critiques traditional Western-centric models of statebuilding and intervention, advocating for decolonial approaches that prioritize local knowledge and practices. - Climate Change and Conflict:
The interplay between climate change and conflict is gaining traction, with research exploring how environmental factors influence conflict dynamics and statebuilding processes. - Digital Peacebuilding:
The role of digital technologies in peacebuilding efforts is a trending theme, with investigations into how social media, online activism, and digital communication can facilitate or hinder peace processes. - Youth Engagement in Peace Processes:
There is an increasing emphasis on the role of youth in peacebuilding initiatives, recognizing their potential as agents of change and the unique challenges they face in conflict-affected contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Security Approaches:
There appears to be a decline in articles focusing solely on traditional military-centric security approaches, as the discourse shifts towards more comprehensive, multidisciplinary frameworks that include social, economic, and cultural dimensions. - State Sovereignty and Interventionism:
The discussions surrounding state sovereignty in the context of international intervention have become less frequent, possibly reflecting a growing recognition of the complexities and nuances of sovereignty in practice. - Monolithic Narratives of Peacebuilding:
The journal has seen a reduction in papers advocating for monolithic or one-size-fits-all peacebuilding strategies, as there is a clear trend toward more nuanced, context-specific approaches.
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