Author(s)

Lufei Wu ¹

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¹ School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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ABSTRACT

This paper critically assesses the peacebuilding paradigm and explores the success of post-liberal peacebuilding in Rwanda as a transformative model. It tries to discover effective peacebuilding means by examining the theoretical debate between liberal and post-liberal peace. Amidst the limitations of traditional liberal peace theories, post-liberal peace emphasizes the need for non-Western perspectives in peacebuilding efforts. Rwanda's successful peacebuilding case highlights the significance of ethnic integration and gender equality, showcasing the country's commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable peace. 

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Lufei Wu, Unveiling Post-Liberal Peace: Examining Rwanda's Successful Peacebuilding Approach. Lecture Notes on History (2024) Vol. 6: 1-6. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/history.2024.060101.

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