The international community deploys UN peacekeeping missions to conflict zones to stop violence, protect civilians, and engage in peacekeeping negotiations. UN peacekeeping operations are the cornerstone of post-conflict reconstruction in war torn regions and ... More »
Negotiating peace is difficult. However, an equally difficult challenge arises when implementing peace where multiple non-state actors compete for territorial dominance. In “Killing Social Leaders for Territorial Control: The Unintended Consequences of Peace,”... More »
Recent election results around the world reflect political polarization that is straining the fabric of democracy. Voting patterns indicate a preference for authoritarian leaders who promise closed borders and promote nationalism as an ideal. In a world where ... More »
A study notes that the presence of profitable criminal organizations does not necessarily lead to higher levels of violence towards journalists, but rivalry among competing organizations does. More »
Research shows that certain adverse events in the lives of urban African American youth are associated with certain types of behavioral issues, and some coping strategies have varying, gender-based levels of effectiveness. More »