Explores how the writings of Albert Camus matter in the 2020s, as a profoundly independent thinker who addressed problems which trouble us today: those of nihilism, hatred, incivility, ecological collapse and authoritarianism

Explores how the writings of Albert Camus matter in the 2020s, as a profoundly independent thinker who addressed problems which trouble us today: those of nihilism, hatred, incivility, ecological collapse and authoritarianism

Peace negotiation is one of the cornerstones of peacemaking praxis and a central theme in peace studies and international conflict resolution. This volume examines why peace negotiations fail, using Sri Lanka as a case study.

This second volume of a trilogy on electoral integrity compares structural, international, and institutional accounts as alternative perspectives to explain why elections fail to meet international standards. Drawing on new evidence, the study determines the most effective types of strategies for strengthening the quality of electoral governance around the world.

A timely exploration of how democracies succeed or stumble at the ballot box. Drawing on compelling cases from Latin America and Africa, this book reveals why some electoral commissions build public trust while others fail and how partisan engagement and institutional design can strengthen election quality and democratic resilience.