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Within the literature on conflict resolution and peace-building, there is a growing awareness about the need to move beyond 'minimalist' (absence of war) and 'maximalist' (absence of different types of structural violence) notions of peace. While the first concept is too narrow-it conceals much human suffering and does not take into account the root causes of armed conflict-the latter is too inclusive, open-ended and difficult to measure. There is, despite this growing consciousness, a lack of midterm definitions of peace that can help peacemakers assess whether a peace process is on the right track, say 10 or 15 years after a civil war has been terminated. In fact, when operationalising and empirically measuring how 'peaceful' post-civil war societies are, many scholars continue to employ indicators based on minimalist or maximalist visions of peace. In this article we introduce the concept of 'legitimate peace', which we argue can function as a midterm benchmark for peacemakers, and outline the benefits associated with its use. Adapted from the source document.

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Introduction: Political ethnography as a form of engagement -- Who owns the dead? -- The people say, the government obey -- Protest caravans -- Even if it's the last thing I'll do -- Mexico's rebellious dead -- The necrographies at Estela de Luz -- Conclusion: The rebellious subject.

STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN THE ARMS MARKET ARE ILLUSTRATED THAT HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR CHANCES TO CONTROL ARMS TRANSFERS. THERE IS AN INCREASED THREAT OF CONFLICT BETWEEN US AND USSR RESPECTIVE ARMS CLIENTS, THERE IS A GREATER RISK OF REGIONAL WAR, AND IMPORT OF ARMS PRESENTS SERIOUS ECONOMIC BURDENS FOR IMPORTING THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES. ALL OF THESE DANGERS ORIGINATE IN THE LACK OF POLITICAL WILL AMONG BOTH SUPPLIERS AND RECIPIENTS. PROSPECTS FOR INCREASED THIRD WORLD MILITARY SECURITY THROUGH A REDUCTION OF CONVENTIONAL ARMAMENTS DO NOT APPEAR ENCOURAGING.