Books by Joao Gomes Porto

Provides a discussion of reintegration of former combatants in war to peace transitions. Reviewing the existing literature on DDR, this work devised and applied a field research methodology to studying the reintegration of former combatants in Angola with significant implications on the design and implementation of DDR programmes.

This book provides an informed and critical reflection on the adequacy of the emerging African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) to the medium- and long-term challenges and opportunities of conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa. The book revolves around three main areas of focus: continental embeddedness.