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Much attention has focused on the ongoing role of economics in the prevention of armed conflict and the deterioration of relations. In The Political Economy of Transitions to Peace, Galia Press-Barnathan focuses on the importance of economics in initiating and sustaining peaceful relations after conflict.

Press-Barnathan provides in-depth case studies of several key relationships in the post-World War II era: Israel and Egypt; Israel and Jordan; Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia; Japan and South Korea; Germany and France; and Germany and Poland. She creates an analytical framework through which to view each of these cases based on three factors: the domestic balance between winners and losers from transition to peace; the economic disparity between former enemies; and the impact of third parties on stimulating new cooperative economic initiatives. Her approach provides both a regional and cross-regional comparative analysis of the degree of success in maintaining and advancing peace, of the challenges faced by many nations in negotiating peace after conflict, and of the unique role of economic factors in this highly political process.

Press-Barnathan employs both liberal and realist theory to examine the motivations of these states and the societies they represent. She also weighs their power relations to see how these factor into economic interdependence and the peace process. She reveals the predominant role of the state and big business in the initial transition phase (“cold” peace), but also identifies an equally vital need for a subsequent broader societal coalition in the second, normalizing phase (“warm” peace).  Both levels of engagement, Press-Barnathan argues, are essential to a durable peace. Finally, she points to the complex role that third parties can play in these transitions, and the limited long-term impact of direct economic side-payments to the parties.

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  1. Cover
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  1. Title Page, Copyright
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  1. Contents
  2. p. v
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  1. Preface
  2. pp. vii-viii
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  1. 1. Beyond Commercial Liberalism: Conceptualizing the Political Economy of Transitions to Peace
  2. pp. 1-32
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  1. 2. Shifting Priorities: Egypt and Israel’s Attempts at Peacemaking
  2. pp. 33-56
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  1. 3. The Limits of Peacemaking from Above: Jordan and Israel’s Stalled Peace Process
  2. pp. 57-81
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  1. 4. Postwar Relations in Southeast Asia: Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia
  2. pp. 82-106
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  1. 5. Government and Big Business: Normalizing Relations between Japan and South Korea
  2. pp. 107-132
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  1. 6. The “Classic” Case in Perspective: France and Germany from War to Union
  2. pp. 133-159
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  1. 7. From Enemies to Partners: The Polish-German Transition to Peace
  2. pp. 160-183
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  1. 8. Politics, Economics, and Peace: Setting Realistic Expectations
  2. pp. 184-202
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  1. Notes
  2. pp. 203-234
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  1. Bibliography
  2. pp. 235-251
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  1. Index
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