conflict resolution
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Peacekeepers Cannot Stop State Violence
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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 peacekeepers are increasingly deployed to ongoing conflict zones to mitigate violence on and off the battlefield.…
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A Ceasefire that Backfired: Examining the Increase in the Killing of Social Leaders in Colombia
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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,” economists Mounu Prem, Andrés Rivera, Dario Romero and Juan Vargas found that an increase in the homicides…
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Understanding Political Polarization: Perceived Threat and Conflict Attitudes
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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 immigration is rising, it is important to understand both the resulting policy…
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Rivalry among Criminal Organizations Is One of the Most Serious Threats to Free Press in Mexico
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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.
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How do Urban African American Youth Respond to Life Event Stress?
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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.