Information on "Conflict Research"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector
Author: Utz Ebertz, Marie Müller
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Kimberley Process (KPCS) is a certification scheme designed not only to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds', but also to ensure that those who buy these diamonds are not indirectly financing rebellions against legitimate governments. More on «Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector» -
Jun 2013
Material Determinism and Beyond: Spatial Categories in the Study of Violent Conflict
Author: Sven Chojnacki, Bettina Engels
Publisher: Center for Transnational Relations, Foreign and Security Policy (ATASP)
This paper reviews recent debates in peace and conflict studies over the theoretical and empirical integration of spatial categories. More on «Material Determinism and Beyond: Spatial Categories in the Study of Violent Conflict»
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Managing Intractable Conflicts: Lessons from Moldova and Cyprus
Author: Alexandru Baltag, Veaceslav Berbeca, Christopher J Borgen, Denis Cenusa, Mete Hatay, Oazu Nantoi, Ilia Roubanis, Irina Severin, Sylvia Tiryaki, Orestis Tringides, Radu Vrabie
Publisher: Global Political Trends Center (GPoT)
This book addresses the problem of peace building in intractable conflicts. More on «Managing Intractable Conflicts: Lessons from Moldova and Cyprus» -
Apr 2013
Mapping Territorial Control in Violent Armed Conflict
Author: Daniel Strandow, Michael Findley, Josiah Marineau, Xuanxuan Wu
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This brief presents a method for coding the territorial influence of governments and rebel groups alongside foreign aid data to show whether and how foreign aid affects the intensity of violent armed conflict. More on «Mapping Territorial Control in Violent Armed Conflict»
March 2013
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26 Mar 2013
Conflicts in South Asia: Causes, Consequences, Prospects
Author: S D Muni
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
In this paper, the author identifies four types of conflicts in South Asia and discusses their causes and consequences. More on «Conflicts in South Asia: Causes, Consequences, Prospects»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Is There a Preventive Action Renaissance?
Author: Robert Muggah, Natasha White
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report considers historical trends, emerging opportunities, and recurrent challenges associated with preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention. More on «Is There a Preventive Action Renaissance? »
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Besides Greed and Grievances
Author: Andrews Atta-Asamoah
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper discusses the linkages between conflicts and natural resources. More on «Besides Greed and Grievances» -
2013
Business and the Barrel of a Gun
Author: Wim Naudé, Tilman Brück, Philip Verwimp
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This policy brief analyzes the link between violent conflict and entrepreneurship in fragile states. More on «Business and the Barrel of a Gun» -
2013
HD Centre Annual Report 2012
Publisher: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
This report looks at the 2012 activities of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD). More on «HD Centre Annual Report 2012»
December 2012
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30 Dec 2012
Crisis Watch, Nr 113
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This issue summarizes developments during the month of December 2012 in some 70 situations of ongoing or potential conflict. More on «Crisis Watch, Nr 113»
