This book analyses how the European Union translates its principles of peace and justice into policy and puts them into practice, particularly in societies in, or emerging from, violent conflict.

Laura Davis is a writer and consultant on peace and justice issues. She has a PhD in Political Science from the University of Ghent, Belgium.

Introduction 1. Peace and Justice in Principle 2. Peace and Justice in Policy 3. Peace and Justice in Practice 4. The EU, peace and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo 5. Peace and Justice in EU Foreign Policy 6. Policy recommendations Conclusions