The G8, the United Nations and conflict prevention / edited by John J. Kirton, Radoslava N. Stefanova.

Introduction : the G8's role in global conflict prevention / John J. Kirton, Radoslava N. Stefanova -- Concentrating the mind : decision making in the G7/8 system / Nicholas Bayne -- The intricacies of summit preparation and consensus building / Robert Fowler -- The G8 and conflict prevention : from promise to practice? / David M. Malone -- The G8 and conflict prevention : commitment, compliance, and systemic contributions / John J. Kirton, Ella Kokotsis, Gina Stephens, with Diana Juricevic -- Conflict prevention : performances, prospects, and potential / Roberto Toscano -- U.S. approaches to international conflict prevention and the role of allies and international institutions / Frank E. Loy -- Advancing the European Union's conflict prevention policy / Reinhardt Rummel -- The G8's role in promoting financial stability / Lorenzo Bini Smaghi -- Foreign aid : an effective medicine, an addictive drug, or a social placebo? / Mario Sarcinelli -- Socioeconomic vulnerability analysis and the culture of preventioni