International governance of war-torn territories : rule and reconstruction / Richard Caplan.

"Caplan examines the nature of international administration operations since the mid-1990s, their effectiveness, and the key operational and political challenges which arise. He also examines recent attempts at international governance of war-torn territories"--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [260]-282) and index.

International administration in practice -- Forms of international administration -- Public order and internal security -- Refugees and internally displaced persons -- Civil administration -- Political institution-building -- Economic reconstruction and development -- Critical issues for international administration -- Planning operations -- The exercise of executive authority -- Accountability -- Exit strategies -- Enhancing effectiveness.