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This book examines the evolving landscape of peacebuilding in post-conflict Liberia by focusing on legal empowerment and emergent hybridity. It challenges the traditional liberal peacebuilding paradigm and explores how local and international actors interact to create a hybrid legal and governance system. Key Themes: • Post-Liberal Peacebuilding Framework – Critically assesses the shift beyond conventional liberal peace models. • Legal Empowerment in Post-Conflict Settings – Examines how communities in Liberia engage with legal institutions to claim their rights and resolve disputes. • Hybrid Governance & Customary Law – Investigates the interaction between traditional justice systems and formal legal structures. • International and Local Actor Interactions – Analyzes how NGOs, the UN, and local actors co-construct governance mechanisms. • Lessons from Liberia’s Peacebuilding Experience – Provides insights into alternative pathways for post-conflict state-building. This book is highly relevant for scholars and practitioners working on peacebuilding, legal reform, and hybrid governance models in post-conflict societies.