Abstract

KOWALSKI, Mateus. The State in reconstruction and its Constitution. The intervention in Iraq. Relações Internacionais [online]. 2010, n.26, pp.5-23. ISSN 1645-9199.

The making of a Constitution is a fundamental process towards the development of a post-conflict State, the peaceful coexistence of its citizens and, in the end, to guaranty the social cohesion and reconciliation, as well as a lasting and sustainable peace. The present article focuses on the relevance of the politico-constitutional dimension as a statebuilding element, analyzing the inherent dilemmas and perversities that may result from the intervention of external actors. The lessons that may be learned from the case of Iraq are relevant in order to identify the limits from external assistance on the making of a Constitution within a post-conflict political transition process, as well as the areas in which it can be optimized. This article argues that the intervention by external actors can be constructive if marginal or even partial at a low intensity level.

Keywords : Statebuilding; Constitution; intervention; Iraq.

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