Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-316) and index.

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, and 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 prevention in the globalisation era / Umberto Triulzi and Pierluigi Montalbano -- From good intentions to good practice : the G8 and the future of conflict prevention / Gina Stephens and Kristiana Powell -- Analytical appendices. A. Performance assessment, overall, and by issue, 1996-2002 / G8 Research Group -- B. Performance assessment, by country, 1996-2002 / G8 Research Group -- C. Commitments and significance by issue, 1994, 2000, 2001 / G8 Research Group -- Documentary appendices. D. Conclusions of the G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Rome, 18-19 July 2001 -- E. Statement on Middle East : conclusions of the G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Rome, 19 July 2001 -- F. Statement by the G8 Leaders (Death in Genoa), Genoa, 21 July 2001 -- G8 communique, Genoa, 22 July 2001 -- H. G8 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Afghanistan, 26 November 2001 -- I. G8 Foreign Ministers' Statement on India and Pakistan, 28 December 2001 -- J. G8 Foreign Ministers' Statement on India and Pakistan, 31 May 2002 -- K. G8 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Afghanistan, Whistler, 12 June 2002 -- L. G8 Foreign Ministers' Progress Report on the Fight against Terrorism, Whistler, 12 June 2002 -- M. Canadian Chair's Statement, G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Whistler, 13 June 2002 -- N. G8 Initiative on Conflict and Development, G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Whistler, 13 June 2002 -- O. G8 Conflict Prevention : Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration, G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Whistler, 13 June 2002 -- P. G8 Recommendations on Counter-Terrorism, G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Whistler, 13 June 2002 -- Q. Co-operative G8 Action on Transport Security, Kananaskis, 26 June 2002 -- R. The Kananaskis Summit Chair's Summary, Kananaskis, 27 June 2002 -- S. The G8 Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, Kananaskis, 27 June 2002 -- T. Statement by G8 Foreign Ministers in Connection with Terrorist Hostage Taking in Moscow 25 October 2002.