Third in an acclaimed series, Searching for Peace in Asia Pacific offers critical background information, up-to-date surveys of the conflicts in the region and a directory of some 400 relevant organizations working in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The authors provide detailed, objective descriptions of ongoing activities, as well as assessments of the prospects for conflict resolution.
Annelies Heijmans is coordinator and Nicola Simmonds is former project officer of the Asia Pacific Program of the European Centre for Conflict Prevention (ECCP). Hans van de Veen is senior journalist and coordinator of Environment and Development Productions, an international network of journalists.
"This is perhaps the most thorough analysis of conflicts in the Asia Pacific region, and the most comprehensive database of civil society actors involved in conflict prevention, that is available.... It is an indispensable resource."—Feiloakitau Kaho Tevi, World Council of Churches
"A fanatastic resource, not only for conflict prevention specialists, but for all those interested in peace initiatives in the region.... focused and reader-friendly. I highly recommend it."—Gareth Evans, International Crisis Group
"[This] most welcome addition manages a wide coverage of current issues and broad topics without losing depth of vision, and combines analytical essays and reflections with focused discussions of conflict situations.... Surely, the ever growing community of peace researchers and practitioners in all parts of the world will find it a timely, provocative, and inspiring resource." —Jeannie Manipon, Asian Regional Exchange for New Alternatives (ARENA)
