Publication
Jul 2005
This paper explains the relationship between religion and peacemaking and shows that religious actors can use their moral status and perceived neutrality as a foundation for engaging with multiple actors, including leaders of conflict parties. However, the author shows that religion alone is unlikely to create peace and stresses that diplomatic actors should strengthen the religious dimensions and engage proactively in conflict resolution. This presumes knowledge-building, capacity development and a level of religious awareness in peacemaking.
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Author | Kristian Berg Harpviken, Hanne Eggen Røislien |
Series | PRIO Publications |
Publisher | Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) |
Copyright | © 2005 International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) |