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SPECIAL ISSUE OF JPR JUST PUBLISHED – CLIMATE CHANGE LINK TO WAR REMAINS TENUOUS Does climate change sow the seeds of war? Until recently, most answers to this political question have been based on speculation. A landmark issue of Journal of Peace Research published by SAGE on behalf of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)… read more
Two open professor positions (the Assistant or Associate level) at Nova Southeastern University’s Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Florida have been announced. If you are interested, click here to be taken to the postings and the electronic application process. Get our newsletter I’d like to get more stories like this. Email address Secure… read more
Post-doctoral Fellowship and Two Ph.D. Research Fellowships starting 12 September 2012 A four-year post-doctoral fellowship and two four-year pre-doctoral fellowships are offered within the Project “Diasporas and Contested Sovereignty,” sponsored by the European Research Council (ERC) and conducted at the University of Amsterdam under the supervision of Dr. Maria Koinova. Contact m.v.koinova@uva.nl. Get… read more
The 2012 Bologna, Italy Symposium on Conflict Prevention, Resolution, & Reconciliation will be held from June 16 – July 14 at the Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna Center. In addition to intensive training on international mediation, negotiation, and facilitation and transferable SAIS academic credit (M.A.), students at the Bologna Symposium will learn the nuts and bolts… read more
The Institute for the Study of Human Rights and the Middle East Institute of Columbia University invite you to a discussion on: IRAQ, THE ARAB SPRING, AND PROSPECTS FOR REFORM IN THE ARAB WORLD with: David L. Phillips Director, Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights Mr…. read more
The Peace and Justice Studies Association, in conjunction with the Tufts Initiative on Climate Change and Climate Justice, announces its 2012 annual conference: “Anticipating Climate Disruption: Sustaining Justice, Greening Peace” Tufts University October 4-6, 2012 CALL FOR PROPOSALS Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012 http://www.peacejusticestudies.org/conference The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA) Conference Committee invites submissions… read more
The deadline to submit an extended abstract or proposal at this year’s International Association of Conflict Management conference has been extended. Learn more here. Get our newsletter I’d like to get more stories like this. Email address Secure and Spam free…
Peacebuilding and Economic Development Study Abroad in Ecuador May 15-June 7, 2012 Quito, Ecuador The University of Georgia Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) and theCenter for Mediation, Peace, and Resolution of Conflict – International (CEMPROC) are currently accepting applications for the International Peacebuilding and Economic Development Study Abroad Program in Ecuador, which… read more
The application to attend the 2012 meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), hosted by President Clinton, is now available. Click here to apply online. The deadline for applying to attend the meeting is Monday, January 23th. President Clinton will host CGI U 2012 at The George Washington University from Friday, March 30th… read more
Call for Proposals Association for Conflict Resolution 12th Annual Conference September 12-15, 2012 | New Orleans, Louisiana The Association for Conflict Resolution is now accepting proposals for its 12th Annual Conference on the theme “Creating Connections: Conflict Resolution in Deeply Divided Times”. This Call for Proposals closes on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM… read more