The 'Long Grass' of Agreements: Promise, Theory and Practice

Brill International Criminal Law Review 12 (2012) pp. 1–30

Transitional Justice Institute Research Paper No. 13-03

5 Pages Posted: 29 Mar 2013

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Eilish Rooney

Ulster University - Transitional Justice Institute

Aisling Swaine

London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) - Centre for Women, Peace and Security

Date Written: March 28, 2013

Abstract

Peace agreements have their 'honeymoon' periods. The world’s media turn up for the congratulatory photo-shoot that marks the end of an armed conflict and the outbreak of 'peace'. The work of converting the promise and hard won compromises of a transition into reality, however, is uncertain and fraught with visible and hidden threats. When can we know that a transition is 'working'? How can we calculate the level of security threat posed to future stability by the underenforcement of what was agreed or by a failure to address issues avoided in negotiations? What role does restorative justice play in these dilemmas? What is restored and to whom in the 'long grass'?

Keywords: peace agreements

Suggested Citation

Rooney, Eilish and Swaine, Aisling, The 'Long Grass' of Agreements: Promise, Theory and Practice (March 28, 2013). Brill International Criminal Law Review 12 (2012) pp. 1–30, Transitional Justice Institute Research Paper No. 13-03, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2240892

Eilish Rooney (Contact Author)

Ulster University - Transitional Justice Institute ( email )

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Aisling Swaine

London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) - Centre for Women, Peace and Security ( email )

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London, WC2A 2AE
United Kingdom

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