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Henry F. Carey’s Privatizing the Democratic Peace: Policy Dilemmas of NGO Peacebuilding critically examines the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in peacebuilding efforts and their relationship with the democratic peace theory. The book explores the increasing privatization of peace efforts, raising questions about the effectiveness, accountability, and unintended consequences of NGO-led peace initiatives. Key themes include: • Theoretical Foundations – Analyzing how democratic peace theory relates to privatized peacebuilding efforts. • The Role of NGOs – Examining how NGOs contribute to conflict resolution, governance, and democratization. • Policy Dilemmas – Addressing the challenges of NGO-led interventions, such as accountability, political biases, and local resistance. • Case Studies – Reviewing real-world examples of NGO-led peacebuilding efforts in conflict-prone regions. • Impacts of Privatization – Investigating whether the outsourcing of peace efforts leads to greater stability or unintended instability. The book critically questions whether the shift from state-led to NGO-driven peacebuilding strengthens or weakens sustainable peace initiatives. Relevance to Current Global Issues: This book provides insights into contemporary peacebuilding efforts led by NGOs, particularly in regions affected by: • Post-conflict reconstruction in Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan. • NGO involvement in refugee resettlement and rehabilitation. • Humanitarian intervention in war-torn regions. • The role of NGOs in countering radicalization and extremism This book is an important contribution to peace and conflict studies, offering a critical perspective on NGO-led peacebuilding particularly for those researching the role of civil society, governance, and non-state actors in conflict resolution.