Information on "Peace"
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7 Nov 2012
Achieving Peace, Security and Justice in the Great Lakes Region
In this audio presentation, Dr. Phil Clark from the University of London's SOAS reviews the recent analytic work that has been done on the security status of the Great Lakes region in Africa. More on «Achieving Peace, Security and Justice in the Great Lakes Region»
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27 Sep 2012
Is the World Becoming More Peaceful?
In this vigorous discussion, two leading thinkers in global affairs--Harvard professor Steven Pinker and "Atlantic" correspondent Robert D. More on «Is the World Becoming More Peaceful? »
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31 Aug 2012
Are Grand Bargains Overrated?
This audio presentation grapples with a major international relations-centered question -- are grand diplomatic bargains and comprehensive solutions indeed possible when trying to resolve today's increasingly off-kilter conflicts? More on «Are Grand Bargains Overrated?»
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25 Jul 2012
NATO Not Prepared for Comprehensive Approach
Given NATO's financial constraints, its 'comprehensive approach' to crisis management has become little more than a "verbal exercise," according to Andrew Michta from the German Marshall Fund of the United States. More on «NATO Not Prepared for Comprehensive Approach»
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8 Jun 2012
Regional Actors in East and Central Africa
Stephen Oola, Head of Research and Advocacy at the Refugee Law Project at Makerere University in Uganda, discusses the role of actors like the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in East and Central ... More on «Regional Actors in East and Central Africa»
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12 Apr 2012
Keeping the Peace in the 21st Century
While norms and soft power are becoming more important to UN peacekeeping, enforcement remains the only way to protect those whose lives are in danger, explains Kieran Dwyer. More on «Keeping the Peace in the 21st Century»
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26 Jan 2012
International Law and the Challenges of Peace Missions
International peace missions have not only become more widespread, but also more complex, says Thorsten Benner, co-founder and associate director of the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin. More on «International Law and the Challenges of Peace Missions» -
18 Jan 2012
The Impact of Human Rights in the International System
Building on this week's exploration of what constitutes human rights, Christine Bell, Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Edinburgh, discusses their intersection with international institutions and conflict resolution. More on «The Impact of Human Rights in the International System»
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28 Oct 2011
Is Terrorism an Effective Instrument of Coercion?
Dr Max Abrahms, a fellow at the Dickey Center for International Understanding, based in Dartmouth College (US), considers whether terrorism is an effective tool of political change. More on «Is Terrorism an Effective Instrument of Coercion?» -
21 Oct 2011
Prospects for a Unified Cyprus
Dr Oya Dursun-Ozkanca and Dr Odysseas Christou explain the circumstances surrounding the division of Cyprus and the weaknesses that led to the rejection of previous reunification plans. More on «Prospects for a Unified Cyprus»
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