Influencing Armed Nonstate Actors to Comply with Humanitarian Norms
Signing a commitment banning landmines appears to influence armed nonstate actors (ANSAs) away from the use of landmines, suggesting that deeds of commitment can influence ANSAs’ behavior.
After the War is Over: Group Dialog and Reconciliation
Conflict narratives emphasizing blame or deflection can, counterintuitively, contribute to more conciliatory attitudes, especially if individuals have an opportunity to discuss them with others they trust.
Masculine Honor Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Aggression, War, and Peace
Individuals with high levels of masculine honor beliefs have more positive perceptions of war, higher levels of support for aggressive security policies, and lower levels of support for peacebuilding and diplomacy.
Overcoming Barriers to Effective Knowledge Sharing in Peace Research and Policy
Despite the expectation that peacebuilding scholars outline the practical implications of their research, there are numerous barriers to the successful transfer of this knowledge to those who can use it.
Armed Peacekeepers Can Protect Civilians, But There Are Risks.
Research has shown that, in most cases, armed UN peacekeepers help protect civilian lives. However, militarizing any part of a peace process is dangerous and is often met with unintended consequences.
Suspending War Games Is Good! Concessions Lead To More Talks…Even Denuclearization.
Following the Trump/Kim Singapore Summit, the U.S. canceled their upcoming “war games” with South Korea. The New York Times and peace science agree that early concessions can lead to big payoffs when denuclearization is on the negotiating table.
Women’s Inclusion Is Vital To Successful Peace Processes
Women continue to be underrepresented in peacebuilding processes and negotiations. Peace Science shows how women’s inclusion in peacebuilding is crucial to the success and longevity of peace agreements.
Separation of Immigrant Families Is Institutionalized Cruelty
As I listened to the recording of immigrant kids crying because they were being separated from their parents, I heard the Border Patrol agent joke that they sounded like an orchestra without a conductor. My reaction was to wonder how anyone could be so cruel to the fear of young children. What could make a person so cold to that kind of pain?
Strong Relationships Based on Trust & Respect Are Key to Summit Success
In the wake of the Kim/Trump Singapore summit, there are important lessons they can learn from past summits: the need to establish common policy ground, manage their respective domestic politics, and forge trusting and respectful personal relationships.
Decent Work Opportunities Are Key To Lasting Peace
United Nations officials are calling for more economic opportunities to help establish and sustain peace in the Central African Republic (CAR).
In Cameroon, A Violent Flank Spoils Separatist Movement and Increases Violence
The goals of a mostly nonviolent separatist movement in Cameroon are being jeopardized by a violent minority. Peace research shows that these “violent flanks” often decrease the likelihood of campaign success and expose their nonviolent counterparts to violent retaliation.
