Governing the Past, 9781009583930
Hardcover
Can transitional justice actually hinder peace? A challenging perspective.

Governing the Past

‘never again' and the transitional justice project

$211.05

  • Hardcover

    234 pages

  • Release Date

    7 August 2025

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Summary

Governing the Past: A Critical Look at Transitional Justice and its Impact on Peace

The pursuit of peaceful futures through governing the past can inadvertently keep conflict anxieties alive. Transitional justice, intended to fulfill the promise of “Never Again,” often creates unease within communities it aims to serve, raising concerns about potential conflict recurrence.

This book challenges the perceived benevolence of this human rights-driven global initiative. It encour…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781009583930
ISBN-10:100958393X
Author:Maja Davidović
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Imprint:Cambridge University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:234
Release Date:7 August 2025
Weight:0g
About The Author

Maja Davidović

Maja Davidović is Senior Lecturer in International Relations in the School of Law and Politics at Cardiff University. She has won the Open Society Foundations Civil Society Scholar Award and been awarded a British Academy Small Grant.

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