Volume 1, Issue 6
This issue’s articles illustrate the necessity of highlighting the alternatives to war and violence, and proving that these alternatives are indeed available. However, we are not naïve—we are facing challenging political times. Given the uncertainties of U.S. foreign and domestic policy ahead of us, it becomes even more important to pro-actively challenge war and violence prone rhetoric and action by pointing to demonstrable more effective and less costly alternatives. Peace Science tells us that we certainly do not need a new (nuclear) arms race.
Volume 1, Issue 5
Inside this issue, we provide relevant research examining multiple lenses of war prevention and the viable
nonviolent alternatives: how domestic protests influence coups; oil, terrorism and insurgency in the
Middle East and North Africa; democracy, human rights and terrorism as possible motives for U.S. military
intervention; the uneven distribution of civilian casualties, politics, and public support for Israel; and how
nonviolent resistance contributes to strong democracies.
Measuring Peace
Measuring Peace: Using metrics of peace to transform conflict, alleviate human suffering, and address global poverty
Special Issue: Peace Education
Dear Readers, We hope you enjoy this Special Issue on Peace Education. Click on the icon to download or open in a new tab: Special Issue: Peace Education Download For the text-only format of this issue’s analyses please click on the titles below or visit our Analysis Catalog. ‘Pedagogies of Resistance’ and Critical … Read more
Volume 1, Issue 4
Dear Readers, We hope you enjoy Volume 1, Issue 4 of the Peace Science Digest. Please click on the icon to download. Download For the text-only format of this issue’s analyses please click on the titles below or visit our Issue Archive. Minority Groups, Political Exclusion and Terrorism Defeating ISIS with Nonviolent … Read more
Volume 1, Issue 3
Dear Visitors, We hope you enjoy Volume 1, Issue 3 of the Peace Science Digest. Please click on the icon to download. Download Now! For the text-only format of this issue’s analyses please click on the titles below or visit our Issue Archive. Ethnic Minorities and Terrorism International Peacekeeping and Positive … Read more
Special Issue: Resources and Conflict
Dear Readers, Special Issue: Resources and Conflict from the Peace Science Digest. Click on the icon to download Special Issue: Resources and Conflict For the text-only format of this issue’s analyses please click on the titles below or visit our Analysis Catalog. Resources and Conflict: Reframing the Debate Digging Deeper: Don’t Blame Your … Read more
Micro-Enterprise Development and Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka
The civil war in Sri Lanka emerged as a result of economic forces; effective peacebuilding must involve economic development for affected communities.
Civil Resistance Amid Civil War
Civil resistance— in particular, the creation of peace territories— can be used to resist not only authoritarian regimes but also violence itself.
Sanctions Against Non-State Armed Actors
Sanctions research and policy focus on states, giving little attention to challenges of targeting non-state armed actors, making sanctions less effective.
