The book delves into the Western secular beliefs that form the foundation of modern intervention practices, emphasizing notions surrounding life, death, and the centrality of humanity. It critically examines how these beliefs influence contemporary approaches to intervention, offering insights into their implications and the ethical considerations that arise from them.
Focusing on the dynamics of everyday actions, the book explores how these actions influence the acceptance, resistance, and transformation of interventions in peace-building. It highlights the unique forms of peace that arise from the interactions between local and international actors. By critiquing traditional liberal peace-building approaches, it offers a redefined perspective on critical peace and conflict studies, supported by new research findings from 16 countries.