War to Peace Transition: A Progressive Exploration of Liberia’s Post-Conflict Peacebuilding

One crucial historical case that offers insight into the post-conflict society and development process is Liberia’s transition from a state of civil war to one of relative peace. This article presents a comprehensive qualitative content analysis of the intricate challenges and opportunities that have shaped Liberia’s journey toward sustainable peace and development. The findings of this study indicate that state recovery from post-conflict instability can only occur by implementing various, diversified, and context-specific policies that harmonize global values with local realities on the ground. Therefore, liberal peacebuilding is not locally applicable to other situations. Sustainable peace in Liberia will be achieved through integrated processes of institutional reform, inclusive economic development, and popular engagement. Such experiences can be harnessed for country-specific interventions.