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Post-conflict related efforts by the international community, towards state (re)building and the reconstruction of a society and its economy, have become a regular feature of international affairs since early 1990s. It seems that the demand for such international efforts is rising rather than diminishing. All have in common that the establishment of sound state structures and livable economies in a given state are considered by a sizable and powerful group of states as something that is furthering international peace and stability. This book addresses strategic and policy dimensions of these international state building and reconstruction efforts. Chapters take up issues relating to economic, security-related, and institutional aspects--Publishers description.