Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (Paperback)  | Released: 01 Oct 2016

Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration, or DDR, has been widely advocated for decades as an essential component of postconflict peacebuilding. But DDR in practice has generated more questions than answers. Does the approach work, contributing to postconflict stabilization and the reintegration of former combatants? Can it work better? What constitutes success? What accounts for failures? Do the potential risks outweigh the potential benefits? Drawing on his extensive experience in the field, Desmond Molloy considers these questions and more as he traces the evolution of DDR theory and practice from the mid-198s to the present. About the AuthorDesmond Molloy is program director in the Myanmar Liaison Office of the Nippon Foundation, where he focuses on the design and management of integrated peacebuilding programs.