Handbook on Peace and Security Governance

This thought-provoking Handbook sheds light on the challenges to peace and security in the context of the Liberal International Order over the past two decades. Providing an up-to-date overview of theoretical debates and policies, contributing authors explore potential avenues for mitigating global challenges caused by polarization, group grievances, disinformation, and violence.Chapters examine the operation of peace and security governance across many areas, including terrorism, energy, natural disasters, food security, and transitional justice. The Handbook builds on the premise that peace and security are essential for human well-being and progress, and that history shows how accomplishing this is difficult. Fundamentally, the book addresses gaps in governance between societal expectations and public and private actors, advocating for citizen protection alongside the development and betterment of living standards.The Handbook on Peace and Security Governance is directed at scholars and students conducting research in security studies and peace studies, as well as international relations and regulation and governance politics. The analytical tools presented are also invaluable to practitioners in these fields.