Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. 1 Preventing Violent Conflict 1
5. Part 1 Options and Choices for Preventing Violent Conflict
6. 2 Steps on the Path to Preventing Violent Conflict 17
7. 3 Maintaining Community Cohesion 33
8. 4 Leadership, Consultation, and Communication 47
9. 5 Engaging with Armed Groups 67
10. 6 International Involvement and Influence 81
11. 7 From Options to Strategies 89
12. Part 2 Case Studies of Nonwar Communities
13. 8 Afghanistan: Strategies of Resistance 103
14. 9 Bosnia: Cross-Ethnic Solidarity 117
15. 10 Colombia: A Story of Community Refusal 129
16. 11 Mozambique: The Spirit of Mungoi 143
17. 12 Rwanda: Muslims Reject Genocide 157
18. Part 3 Conclusion
19. 13 The Relevance of Nonwar Communities 171
20. Appendix: Project Case Studies 177
21. List of Acronyms 181
22. Bibliography 183
23. Index 185
24. About the Book 193