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peace building
USA Stability actions, predominately diplomatic and economic, that strengthen and rebuild governmental infrastructure and institutions in order to avoid a relapse into conflict (JP 3-07.3) see also peace enforcement, peacekeeping, peacemaking, peace operations
peace-building
mil., logist. All measures taken after a conflict to restore the conditions of a fair and lasting peace, to suppress the unbalancing factors, thus preventing hostilities from starting again. The armed forces can participate in the corresponding actions through operations of the "humanitarian assistance" type, helping displaced populations and prisoners to return to their homes, and temporarily ensuring security within an area while facilitating the restoration of the local civil authority. These actions can come along with legal actions aimed at sanctioning abuse and exactions committed during combat. (FRA)
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Economy3
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