A Muslim grieving over his son's grave in Vitez (UN Photo/John Isaac)
This edition of Peace Policy focuses on efforts to prevent and respond to mass atrocities which include genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, as well as ethnic cleansing. While much scholarly and political attention has been given to understanding how mass atrocities can be prevented, there is still a gap between knowledge and response. These three articles seek to define how research has come to understand mass atrocities and the tools available to prevent these crimes.This edition of Peace Policy focuses on efforts to prevent and respond to mass atrocities which include genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, as well as ethnic cleansing. While much scholarly and political attention has been given to understanding how mass atrocities can be prevented, there is still a gap between knowledge and response. These three articles seek to define how research has come to understand mass atrocities and the tools available to prevent these crimes.
New posts in the May 2018 issue of Peace Policy:
Ernesto Verdeja examines the definition and meaning of mass atrocities in current scholarship and peace practice and canvasses the main causes and drivers of these horrific crimes. More »
Adam Lupel focuses on the current shortcomings in preventing mass atrocities and on promoting sustainable peacebuilding as a solution. More »
George Lopez reviews the sanctions policy instruments available for atrocity prevention and discusses the requirements for making sanctions work more effectively. More »
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Peace Policy offers research-based insights, commentary, and solutions to the global challenge of violent conflict. Each issue features the writing of scholars and practitioners who investigate the causes of violent conflict and who seek to contribute to effective solutions and alternatives to the use of force.
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