New UN Policy Supports Human Rights and Action Against Terrorism
Sweeping changes to U.N. counterterrorism policies restore the legal and moral grounding for sanctions as legitimate tools of international law enforcement, says George A. Lopez.
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Lopez Testifies on Sanctions against Iran
In testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, George A. Lopez argued against passage of a resolution which would impose severe economic sanctions on Iran.
Essential Books for Conflict Transformation
A list of “100 Resource Books for Conflict Transformation” recommended by the prestigious Berghof Research Center in Berlin, includes eight books by Kroc faculty.
New Book Explores “Rashomon Effect”
In his new book, Christian Davenport examines media bias and its implications for violence, protest, repression, and peace.
M.A. Program Responds to Changing World
A revised master’s curriculum bolsters Kroc's strength in preparing students for high-impact careers in peace and justice.
Unchopping a Tree
In his new book, Ernesto Verdeja discusses the reconciliation of former enemies following war, genocide, or violence.
NSF Supports Research on Ending Civil Wars
Kroc researchers received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study how third parties can help end civil wars and promote respect for human rights, reduced poverty, and social justice.
Researchers Study Global Economy, Violence, Peace
Two Kroc professors have received a research grant to examine connections between the global economy and violent conflict.
Experts Gather to Advance a World without Nuclear Weapons
Helsinki, Finland, is the site for a major conference on reducing and eliminating nuclear weapons.
Johansen Lauded for Achievements in Peace
Robert Johansen has received the Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Peace Studies Award from the Peace and Justice Studies Association.
New York Times U.N. Bureau Chief to Speak at Kroc
Neil MacFarquhar, who has covered the Middle East for nearly 20 years, will discuss the region's struggles to adjust to the pressures of modernity.
Scott Appleby Reflects on Nobel Peace Laureate
"The Nobel Committee chose quite brilliantly in selecting Barack Obama," says Kroc Institute director Scott Appleby.
Kroc Launches Peace Policy
The new online journal aims to contribute to the international conversation on conflict and peace.
New Kroc Strategic Plan
The Kroc Institute's new strategic plan sets forth an ambitious vision for the next 5 years.
Davenport Seeks Solutions to Violence, State Repression
Christian Davenport is the Kroc Institute’s new Professor of Peace Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.
Mason Joins Kroc Faculty
Patrick Q. Mason will serve as associate director for a multi-year research project comparing Islam and Catholicism.
Scholar Focuses on Culture and Conflict
Catherine Bolten is the Kroc Institute’s new Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Peace Studies
Luce Professor Is Scholar of Islam and Politics
Emad Shahin has been appointed Henry R. Luce Associate Professor of Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding.
Oxford to Publish Volumes on Peace
Oxford University Press has accepted the Kroc Institute’s proposal to publish a multi-volume series on strategic peacebuilding, beginning this fall.
Welcome New Peace Students
Classes began this week for Notre Dame students, including 16 new M.A. students and 4 new Ph.D. students in peace studies.
Kroc Seeks Visiting Research Fellows
Outstanding peace scholars are invited to apply for the Kroc Institute’s visiting research fellowships.
Grants Empower Peace Research
Six Notre Dame professors who are fellows of the Kroc Institute received grants for research that intersects with issues of peace and conflict.
Teaching Peace in the 21st Century
Nearly 50 faculty from 19 colleges and universities attended the Kroc Institute's weeklong Summer Institute in peace studies.
Netanyahu Responding to Pressure, Kroc Expert Says
Kroc professor Asher Kaufman responds to the Israeli prime minister’s recent speech.
Strong Sanctions Needed against N. Korea, Experts Say
Tough new sanctions, which the UN is preparing to impose on North Korea, are a necessary response to that country's defiance of nuclear nonproliferation agreements, said David Cortright and George A. Lopez.
Peace Scholars Head East after Winning Fellowships
Three scholars at the Kroc Institute have won visiting fellowships for research on Middle East conflict, economic sanctions, and political reconciliation.
Undergrads Visit Vatican Mission to the UN
Two Notre Dame peace studies students spent a week in New York City interacting with UN ambassadors and Vatican officials.
Kroc Website Wins Award
The Kroc Institute’s website has won a silver award from Horizon Interactive Awards “for excellence in interactive media.”
This Year’s New Professors of Peace
Three new Kroc faculty are bringing new perspectives on peace into the classroom while contributing to research on religion, conflict, ethics, political violence, and peacebuilding.
Lederach Honored for Social Justice
John Paul Lederach has been awarded Notre Dame’s Reinhold Niebuhr Award.
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