Conflict analysis of Liberia

This rapid literature review examines recent research on conflict and peace dynamics in Liberia

Abstract

This rapid literature review examines recent research on conflict and peace dynamics in Liberia, focusing on: (1) principal domestic actors; (2) principal domestic dynamics; (3) principal regional actors and dynamics; (4) national and international conflict responses; and (5) sources and capacities for peace. It focuses principally on the period after the 2003 peace agreement – and particularly on literature published within the last five years, unless the literature is particularly well-cited, or contains information not available elsewhere. It grounds the analysis with a brief overview of the historical context. The literature reviewed is broadly consistent in its selection of key conflict and peace actors and dynamics. However, there is varied emphasis on the dynamic considered most important. The literature is primarily qualitative single-country studies based on interviews or surveys.

Citation

Herbert, S. Conflict analysis of Liberia. Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2014) 24 pp.

Conflict analysis of Liberia

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Published 1 January 2014