The Lord’s Resistance Army: Violence and Peacemaking in Africa

nections with broader dynamics at play. For example, the matter of external dependency, APSA, and ownership of the peacebuilding process are only addressed in the conclusion. This is understandable given the editors’ desire to include twenty authors and the diversity of their perspectives. The volume lays the groundwork for future research on understanding conflict and peacebuilding dynamics in Africa, especially on how the AU and RECs should cooperate more efficiently and avoid overlap. All three books are unique contributions to the debates that attempt to understand how the continent’s ability to deal with peace and security questions has evolved over the last two decades. The books do well to describe how institutions, such as the AU and RECs, as well as member states, work to solve manifold challenges posed by the new era of conflict and instability. The books demonstrate that African institutions are doing their best not only to reform but also to continually build Africa’s capacity to deal with emerging issues through adaptable approaches that are often African led. Finally, the books in their own right highlight how African institutions continue to be a beacon of hope but also radically respond to emerging issues.