This book examines which characteristics allow a non-state armed actor to be considered an effective diplomatic actor for the purpose of meaningful peace settlement.
This book examines which characteristics allow a non-state armed actor to be considered an effective diplomatic actor for the purpose of meaningful peace settlement.
Farkhondeh Akbari is a Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW) at Monash University. She holds a PhD in Diplomatic Studies from the Australian National University and has published extensively on inclusive peace, diplomatic engagement, and feminist foreign policy. She is co-author of Women, Peace, and Security in Afghanistan and co-editor of Mapping Futures for Afghanistan (Routledge, 2025). She also leads a grassroots organisation in Afghanistan empowering women, girls, and marginalised communities through education and employment to drive peace and social change.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Theories of Actors in Diplomacy Chapter 3: Theories of Peace Settlements Chapter 4: Diplomatic Actors Framework Chapter 5: Diplomatic Challenges with the Khmer Rouge Chapter 6: Diplomatic Challenges with the Taliban Chapter 7: Conclusion
