Gender is increasingly recognized as central to the study and analysis of the traditionally male domains of war and international relations. The book explores t

This volume explores the implementation of key gender policies in international peace and security, following the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 132

The twenty-­first century has brought with it a shift from the notion of human security being located in secure national borders to the need to secure the safe

- What impact does gender difference make to political decision-making? - Will the political empowerment of women contribute to a more peaceful world? The role

This book provides a critical assessment of the impact of UN Resolution 1325 by examining the effect of peacebuilding missions on increasing gender equality wit