A major new contribution to the specific debate about the reconstruction of Kosovo, and to the general discussion surrounding the revived 'trusteeship institution' model, in the context of the UN internationalism of the 1990s and the 'War Against Terror' following 9-11.

Tonny Brems Knudsen, Carsten Bagge Laustsen

1. The Politics of International Trusteeship 2. The Kosovo Myth: Nationalism and Revenge 3. The Logic of Genocide and the Prospects of Reconciliation 4. The Kosovo-Experiment: Peacebuilding through an International Trusteeship 5. Local Governance in Kosovo: A Link to Democratic Development? 6. Foundations and Fractures of Kosovo's Educational System: Towards Conflict or Peace? 7. Crime and Capitalism in Kosovo's Transformation 8. Administering Membership of International Society: The Role and Function of UNMIK 9. From UNMIK to Self-Determination? The Puzzle of Kosovo's Future Status 10. Liberal Trusteeship: The Convergence of Interest and Ideology in International Administration 11. The Future of International Trusteeship: Conclusive Reflections