Paul R. Williams holds the Rebecca I. Grazier Professorship in Law and International Relations at American University where he teaches in the School of International Service and at the Washington College of Law. He is the founder of the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), a pro bono law firm providing legal assistance to state and non-state parties involved in peace negotiations, post-conflict constitution drafting, and the prosecution of war criminals.

Introduction; 1. Security; 2. Power-Sharing; 3. Natural Resources; 4. Self-Determination; 5. Governance; Conclusion; Appendix: summary of key peace agreements; Notes; Index.