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Meng, Wenting

Dr. Wenting Meng is a former Junior Professional Officer at UNESCO and currently serves as a post-doctoral researcher at Zhejiang University. Holding a Ph.D. in International Relations from Peking University, Dr. Meng has over a decade of engagement with the United Nations. Her research interests encompass areas such as International Peacebuilding and International Organization Competence. She was honored as a Peace Fellow of the Social Science Research Council and has conducted field research on peacebuilding projects in South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Developmental Peace: Theorizing China’s Approach to International Peacebuilding</a>

Developmental Peace: Theorizing China’s Approach to International Peacebuilding

Peacebuilding aims to resolve conflicts by addressing the root causes. The mainstream theory of peacebuilding is the liberal approach, which has been successful in some regions but has also faced criticism and failures in others. In response to the need for new approaches to peacebuilding, China was under the spotlight as an emerging and active actor in conflict-affected areas, through economic assistance, UN peacekeeping contributions, and mediation efforts.

  • Meng, Wenting
  • 2023-10-23
Developmental Peace: Theorizing China’s Approach to International Peacebuilding</a>

Developmental Peace: Theorizing China’s Approach to International Peacebuilding

Peacebuilding aims to resolve conflicts by addressing the root causes. The mainstream theory of peacebuilding is the liberal approach, which has been successful in some regions but has also faced criticism and failures in others. In response to the need for new approaches to peacebuilding, China was under the spotlight as an emerging and active actor in conflict-affected areas, through economic assistance, UN peacekeeping contributions, and mediation efforts.

  • Meng, Wenting
  • 2023-10-23