Can Intergovernmental Organizations Help Prevent Civil War?
In a new book, evidence is presented on how intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) can help prevent civil wars. IGOs can be costly to violent governments and rebels. They can impose sanctions or withdrawal from the region, bringing staff, resources, and other benefits with them. IGOs can also reward peace, providing resources/benefits if violence doesn’t escalate.
Media Outlets Have A Choice – Why Do So Few Choose Peace Journalism?
In a survey of the 100 largest newspapers in the US, not a single editorial board opposed the recent airstrikes on Syria. Of the top ten papers, seven openly supported the strikes.
In Colombia, A Rise in Political Representation Has Decreased Violence
In Colombia, opposition groups were granted increased access to political representation as part of the ongoing peace process–successfully reducing violence at the polls.
Can We Fight And Broker Peace Agreements At The Same Time?
There is an ongoing debate over armed United Nations peacekeeping forces and whether their use of force is beneficial or detrimental to building sustainable, positive peace.
The Congolese Conflict and the Resource/Conflict Dilemma
High levels of mineral reserves are a contributing factor in the 20+ year violent conflict in the Congo. Peace Science shows the link between natural resources and conflict, and how government income from natural resources can lead to more deadly, longer lasting, conflict.
Once A Nuclear Weapon Test Site in Australia, Now A Tourism ‘Hot Spot’
A former nuclear test site in Australia is now a growing tourist destination. Though, few know about the devastating, long-term, consequences the test had on the nearby indigenous population and test workers.
Nonviolent Campaigns Must Remain Nonviolent
“People have a right to demonstrate peacefully — and to assume that responsible authorities will ensure that they can do so without being shot”.
The Important Peacebuilding Work of North Ireland’s Religious Leaders
“20 years after the Good Friday Agreement, few people recognize how Northern Ireland’s religious leaders helped bring peace.”
The North Korean Sanctions Are Working
For over 10 years, the United Nations has led an international sanctions regime targeting North Korea. Now that China has joined, sanctions are starting to make a noticeable impact on the North Korean economy.
Madeleine Albright: “Will We Stop Trump Before It’s Too Late?”
Former U.S. Secretary of State on the growing threat of fascism: “If one were to draft a script chronicling fascism’s resurrection, the abdication of America’s moral leadership would make a credible first sense.”
Can International Organizations Help Prevent Violence in Palestine and Israel?
Violence erupted on Friday after protests took place demanding the right of return for Palestinian refugees and their descendants to land in Israel. Peace Science provides examples of how international groups can help prevent more violence.
