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Author:<\/strong> Laura Wise<\/p>\n

This review of \u201cSecuring Peace in Angola and Mozambique\u201d by Miranda Melcher highlights the book\u2019s innovative approach to understanding peace negotiations, emphasizing the importance of often-overlooked intangible factors like dignity, interpersonal dynamics, and even everyday items like toothbrushes. Melcher argues that the specificity of treaty terms, paired with equitable negotiations, is crucial for successful peace implementation. By comparing the divergent outcomes of Angola\u2019s repeated conflicts and Mozambique\u2019s relative success, the book reveals how small but significant decisions shaped each country\u2019s peace processes.<\/p>\n

While the lessons may have limited applicability to modern, multi-faceted conflicts like those in Yemen or Syria, Melcher\u2019s themes\u2014dignity, external actor influence, and the interplay of capitalism\u2014remain relevant. The book also raises underexplored issues, such as the gendered dimensions of peace processes, making it a valuable resource for scholars, mediators, and policymakers.<\/p>\n

This book review was published online in the International Peacekeeping<\/a> journal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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