Mediating security arrangements in peace processes: Critical perspectives from the field

Abstract

This booklet provides an introductory understanding of mediating and implementing security arrangements in peace processes, and the tools, concepts and mechanisms available to manage security transitions. It demystifies the security and military aspects of peace processes so as to enable these critical elements to be fully integrated into mediation and peace-building strategies. It outlines a logical and strategic map of security transitions from war to peace and how to avoid some of the recurring mistakes of security arrangements in peace processes.