Islam, Peacebuilding and Development

As this special issue of JPD was being finalised, the world was anxiously watching the popular uprisings unfolding across the Middle East and North Africa. The editorial staff considered delaying this special issue to include new articles analysing the events, but the changes were occurring too quickly for a refereed journal to keep pace. We knew our role would be a longer-term one, aimed at providing a space for readers to analyse and reflect on the issues and challenges, placing them in an historical context and mapping potential long-term solutions that serve genuine peace and development for these societies as a whole.