Drawing upon the writings of academics and activists, this collection explores the roles that have emerged for NGOs as they have engaged more with peacekeeping and peacebuilding initiatives in various locations around the world.

Introduction: NGOs, Peace and Human Security, Oliver P. Richmond; Chapter 1 Conflict Prevention: Old Wine in New Bottles?, Karin Aggestam; Chapter 2 NGO-Military Relations in Peace Operations, Francis Kofi Abiew; Chapter 3 Humanitarian NGOs in Peace Processes, Michael Schloms; Chapter 4 Neutrality and the ICRC Contribution to Humanitarian Operations, Charlotte Ku, Joaquín Cáceres Brun; Chapter 5 Human Rights NGOs in UN Peace Missions, Felice D. Gaer; Chapter 6 Sexual Violence: NGOs and the Evolution of International Humanitarian Law, Frances T. Pilch; Chapter 7 Peace beyond the State? NGOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bronwyn Evans-Kent, Roland Bleiker; Chapter 8 Humanitarian International NGOs and African Conflicts, Wafula Okumu; Chapter 9 NGOs and Peacebuilding in Afghanistan, Mahmood Monshipouri; Chapter 10 NGO Mediation: The Carter Center, James Larry Taulbee, Marion V. CreekmoreJr.; Chapter 11 Conclusion: NGO Dilemmas in Peace Processes, Henry F. Carey;