Women, Peace and Security in Canada and the United States
A Fragmented Peace
Nisha Singh editor Katrina Leclerc editor Shirley Graham editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:16th Sep '26
£41.99
This title is due to be published on 16th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Women, Peace and Security in Canada and the United States critically examines the challenges and contradictions of implementing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda within the highly polarised political landscapes of Canada and the United States. In an era marked by democratic strain, and shifting security priorities, A Fragmented Peace brings together leading scholars, policymakers, and civil society actors to explore how WPS is being implemented, challenged, and reimagined across diverse contexts—from defence institutions and legislative frameworks to grassroots activism and transnational partnerships.
The book interrogates the limits of State-centric and multilateral approaches while foregrounding the central role of civil society in sustaining and advancing the agenda. Spanning themes such as militarisation, digital threats, settler colonial legacies, youth leadership, masculinities, LGBTQI+ inclusion, and climate security, the book provides a nuanced and intersectional analysis of WPS in North America. Grounded in both empirical case studies and critical reflection, it not only diagnoses the fractures shaping contemporary WPS efforts but also identifies pathways for more inclusive, accountable, and contextually rooted feminist peacebuilding.
Women, Peace and Security in Canada and the United States will appeal to those working on foreign policy, defence, peacebuilding, and civil society advocacy, particularly where the WPS agenda is being implemented or contested.
“At a moment when decades of hard-won feminist policy gains are being tested by polarisation and political retreat, this volume does more than document friction – it offers a vital map for navigating it. By foregrounding the indispensable role of civil society, confronting policy neglect, and engaging emerging challenges such as Youth, Peace and Security and disruptive technologies, the contributors ensure that “security” remains grounded in human dignity rather than military lethality. Even in a fragmented peace, this book stands as a testament to the hard work of repair and the collective responsibility to build an inclusive global security architecture.”
Kat Fotovat, Co-Founder, Peace Pays and (ret) Acting Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State
“Comparing the WPS civil society movements in Canada and the US reveals the importance of our looking outside the UN to understand what can happen when the determined pursuit of genuine security and sustainable peace is investigated with feminist curiosity about diverse women's ideas and experiences. Leclerc and Singh and Graham have made me think afresh.”
Cynthia Enloe, author of Twelve Feminist Lessons of War & Research Professor, Clark University
"Both Canada and the US have played vital roles in sustaining the Women, Peace and Security agenda globally. This volume explores what is happening to this WPS leadership at a time of profound political and economic upheaval, as well as tension between these two close allies. The analysis shows that the fundamental driver of progress in meeting the ambitions of the WPS agenda is feminist civil society working with and beyond state institutions. This is timely and essential reading, authoritatively written by key activists and policymakers."
Anne Marie Goetz, Clinical Professor, Center for Global Affairs, New York University & former Policy Director of Governance, Peace and Security, UN Women
“This comprehensive collection brings together scholarly analysis and practitioner reflections on the Women, Peace and Security agenda across multiple countries, sectors, and themes. What I appreciated most from reading this book was the rich insight into challenges arising from contemporary polarisations and the significance of gender-inclusive strategies.”
Rebecca Tiessen, Professor, School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa & Co-Director of the Research Network on Women, Peace and Security
ISBN: 9781041173182
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240 pages