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Hybrid Forms of Peace: From Everyday Agency to Post-Liberalism, edited by Oliver P. Richmond and Audra Mitchell, critically examines how peace manifests in hybrid forms, challenging traditional liberal peacebuilding frameworks. The book introduces the concept of "post-liberal peace", where peace is not solely imposed through international interventions but rather co-produced through local agency, hybrid governance structures, and everyday resistance. Through case studies from East Timor, Somalia, Cyprus, and South Sea Islands, it investigates how communities adapt, negotiate, and sometimes resist externally imposed peacebuilding efforts. Key themes include: • Hybrid Peacebuilding – The blending of traditional and modern governance in post-conflict societies. • Local Agency and Resistance – How grassroots actors reshape peace processes beyond elite-driven, Western models. • Hybrid Tribunals & Post-Conflict Justice – Alternative approaches to justice, beyond international courts. • Security and Co-optation – Examining power struggles between local communities and external actors in peacebuilding. This book provides a groundbreaking theoretical framework for understanding peace in contemporary conflict zones, bridging top-down and bottom-up approaches to reconciliation and governance. Relevance to Current Global Issues This book is crucial for understanding non-Western approaches to peacebuilding, especially in contexts like: • Libya and Somalia, where hybrid governance structures play a key role in stability. • The Middle East and South Asia, where traditional conflict resolution mechanisms interact with modern governance. • Post-war Syria and Afghanistan, where local resistance to external peace efforts mirrors the book’s case studies. This book is an essential contribution to peace studies, offering a nuanced perspective on peacebuilding that transcends Western-centric models., particularly for those researching alternative justice systems, community-driven peace efforts, and hybrid governance in post-conflict societies