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Explore our publications, from research papers and series to educational materials, covering all aspects of conflict transformation and peace promotion.
Culture, Power Asymmetries and Gender in Conflict TransformationHandbook Article
Highlights conflict transformation approaches as necessarily having to deal with the closely linked categories of power asymmetries, gender inequality and cultural difference. The author argues that an overarching, global culture of domination exists. The emancipation of marginalised groups stimulates, and results from, the fundamental culture shift which conflict transformation implies. (revised for 2004 print edition).
- Year2004
- Author(s)Diana Francis
Preface to the 2004 print edition of the Berghof HandbookHandbook Article
Preface to the 2004 print edition of the Berghof Handbook, "Transforming Ethnopolitical Conflict".
- Year2004
- Author(s)Martina Fischer, Norbert Ropers
The Civilisation of Conflict: Constructive Pacifism as a Guiding Notion for Conflict TransformationHandbook Article
Discusses theoretical questions concerning the civilised management of conflicts. The author proposes that, if civil or international war is a result of anarchy, then it only can be addressed by a social order built at national, regional and international levels. The author presents a model of complex peace architecture, i.e. the "civilisational hexagon". (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Dieter Senghaas
The News Media and the Transformation of Ethnopolitical ConflictsHandbook Article
Presents proposals for reporting on ethnopolitical conflicts in a manner that fosters peace. The author offers a basic model to explain the impact of media, as well as discussing NGO activities and a proposal for reform efforts on the European level. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Dusan Reljic
Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment MethodologyHandbook Article
Reviews the state of the art in evaluation, focusing on peace and conflict impact assessment (PCIA) methodology from three perspectives: traditional donor evaluations; assessment methodologies in development work; evaluations of conflict resolution and peacebuilding NGOs. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Mark Hoffman
Assessing the State-of-the-Art in Conflict TransformationHandbook Article
Offers a general overview and tentative interpretation of the state of the art in the field. The author introduces three distinct approaches: conflict settlement, conflict resolution and conflict transformation. She reviews the field's research agenda and research questions, and the role of theory and methodology. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Cordula Reimann
Recovering from Violent Conflict: Regeneration and (Re-)Integration as Elements of PeacebuildingHandbook Article
- Year2004
- Author(s)Martina Fischer
Hawks and Doves: Peacekeeping and Conflict ResolutionHandbook Article
Discusses the dual goal of controlling violence while rebuilding cooperative relationships, which calls for an integration of academic approaches with peacekeeping practice. The authors highlight the relevance of conflict resolution theory for peacekeepers, commenting on areas of application and addressing future peacekeeping needs. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Wibke Hansen, Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse
Towards Conflict Transformation and a Just PeaceHandbook Article
Deals with the challenges of linking theory, research and practice, and offers strategies for doing so in all relevant areas of social change. The author argues that the structural sources of conflict have been relatively neglected in conflict analysis and in the design of intervention processes. Until this situation is reversed, it will be difficult to generate stable, peaceful and just relationships. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Kevin Clements
Early Warning and The Field: A Cargo Cult Science?Handbook Article
Introduces early warning activities and identifies different areas of focus, methodologies and mechanisms employed. The author discusses critically whether existing early warning systems can: a) identify the causes of conflict; b) predict the outbreak of conflict; and c) mitigate conflict. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Alex Austin