Report Urges Policymakers to Engage with Global Religious Actors
A high-level task force of academics, policymakers, lawyers and religious leaders has released a report urging U.S. policymakers to rethink the role of religion in world affairs.
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New Research Prof Develops Data on Peace Accords
Madhav Joshi has joined the Kroc Institute as Research Assistant Professor and associate director of the Peace Accords Matrix.
Study on ‘Untouchables’ Can Help End Human Rights Abuses, Says Scholar
The largest-ever study on the Dalit of India reveals widespread caste-based discrimination in every aspect of daily life, according to Christian Davenport.
Apply Soon to Summer Institute
Teams of college and university faculty seeking to launch or expand programs in peace studies are invited to apply to Kroc's second annual Summer Institute.
Iran: Sanctioned into Submission?
New posts in Kroc's online policy journal explain why proposed sanctions won't restrain Iran's nuclear program.
Two New Visiting Fellows Join Kroc
Two new scholars of conflict and peace have joined the Kroc Institute as visiting research fellows for the remainder of the 2009-10 academic year.
Kroc’s Year in Review
The Kroc Institute has published 2008-09: The Year in Review. Now available online, the report features updates on Kroc research and highlights of the academic year.
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.
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.
Abolishing Nuclear Weapons
In the latest issue of Peace Policy, three experts explain why we must, we can, and we should work toward a world without nuclear weapons.
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.
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