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Peace and Conflict Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies (ISSN 1082-7307) is committed to interdisciplinary explorations on conflict resolution, peace building, humanitarian assistance, and other alternative mechanisms that seek to prevent and control violence. PCS is also interested in articles focusing on social change and nonviolence: sustainable development, ecological balance, community revitalization, reflective practice, action research, social justice, human rights, gender equality, intercultural relations, grassroots movements and organizational transformations. Manuscripts may address various human experiences, social issues, and policy agendas that are connected to the research literature, practice, and experiential learning in the fields.

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Peace and Conflict Studies FIFTH EDITION

2021, Peace and Conflict Studies, Fifth Edition

Significantly expanded content on global terrorism, a topic of high interest in today's current events, includes a new section on ISIS, as well as new scholarly references and data from the most recent Global Terrorism Index. New material on key topics in world affairs today bring students up-to-date on income inequality, social justice, the current and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and global peace and nonviolence. Coverage of recent developments in environmental politics and nuclear proliferation includes efforts to combat global climate change and the Iran nuclear agreement. Updated coverage of cutting-edge military technologies includes discussions of nanotechnological devices, drones, robots and "terminator"-like weapons, space technologies, biological and chemical weapons, and current developments in cyberwarfare. Updated chapters on Peace and Conflict Studies, Global Climate Change and the New Democracy Movements broaden the scope of the book. KEY FEATURES: An insightful combination of theoretical and historical insights with attention to significant recent events provides students with a solid grounding in peace and conflict sudies. Authoritative coverage of the important aspects of positive peace, individual violence, nationalism,

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This book, Global Peace and Security, is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the social sciences. It is written by various researchers and edited by an expert active in global peace and security research. All chapters are complete in themselves but united under a common research study topic. The book provides a thorough overview of the latest research efforts by international authors on global peace and security, opening new possible research paths for further novel developments. https://lib.ugent.be/en/catalog/ebk01:5840000000455282 https://search.library.ucsb.edu/permalink/01UCSB_INST/1876c7q/cdi_oapen_doabooks_135240 https://katalog.bibliothek.kit.edu/bib/1411118 https://support.clarivate.com/ScientificandAcademicResearch/s/article/Web-of-Science-Core-Collection-Master-Book-List-for-Book-Citation-Index?language=en_US

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Inside this issue we aim to provide relevant research examining multiple lenses of war and violence prevention: the proven applications of cell phones to prevent violence, type of governance as more influential than religion when it comes to violence against governments, the importance of shifting to less costly and more effective pre-conflict prevention as opposed to post-conflict protection, the role of nonviolent resistance to defeat ISIS, and the connections of political exclusion, minority groups, and terrorism.

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Global security landscape is unthinkably different than what it was about 60 years ago. Non-state actors, the creations of new states and access to information technology and globalization have made the world a more dangerous place. Human security is people-centered. It is concerned with how people live and breathe in a society, how freely they exercise their many choices, how much access they have to market and social opportunities-and whether they live in conflict or in peace Human security is adversely affected when economic marginalization of the general population is fueled by the rising militancy of local strongmen who have forfeited an economically advantageous patron-client infrastructure due to economic and political liberalization measures. Terrorism as a mega threat affecting the decline of global peace is exacerbated by the lack of concrete international frameworks governing cyber-security and the development of information and communication technology (ICT), which is fully autonomous systems that can select and fire upon targets on their own without any human intervention. Climate change challenges, civil unrest, environmental pollution and now the ravaging power of Corona virus pandemic (COVID-19) have added to the security threats of our time. These multi-facets securities challenges no doubt are increasingly becoming serious threats to global socioeconomic and political development of our world. However, with the increasing power of globalization, ICT to connect the world, availability of enormous data (big data) around us and with the rapid changes in the world around us, it is more important now than ever to establish the framework for sustainable approaches to mitigate these global security threats. Therefore, this research aim at surveying various threats to global peace security, it causes, and it effects and provides various frameworks for sustainable approaches to mitigate its effect on the global world.

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Peace and conflict studies

Peace and conflict studies focuses on the causes of war and conflicts as well as conditions for peace. Why do war and conflict arise? How is peace created and preserved? What threatens the safety and stability of people and societies? Particularly important topics in Peace and Conflict Studies include peace negotiations, conflict resolution, peace-building work, human rights, poverty reduction and sustainable development.

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Doing a postgraduate study is very exciting. It provides a great opportunity to move closer to the level of expertise in one’s area of interest, and it provides a sense of accomplishment and self-worth for many. This feeling of pride is even further heightened if the postgraduate studies is for a PhD.  Expectedly, there is always a great euphoria that accompanies the realization that a research proposal has been accepted by a University and that a PhD journey is about to begin. However, the euphoria can quickly give way to panic when one considers the possible challenge a lack of funding can pose to the pursuit. Most doctoral students either work part time to fund their studies or find a mixture of smaller grants from charities, organizations or industry. This article highlights institutions that offer fully-funded PhD programmes in peace and conflict studies, with the hope that it would encourage students to undertake courses in peace and conflict studies, thereby helping to build a critical mass of peacemakers, peacebuilders and conflict resolution experts.

• Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

Programme Information:  The Durban University of Technology’s Peacebuilding Programme is arguably the biggest and most exhaustive of its kind on the continent of Africa. With close to 50 doctoral students enrolled in the programme, it is one of the most diverse on the continent, and one of the most hands-on PhD programmes worldwide.  The degrees start with a compulsory on-campus component of one month during which time students attend classes and submit assignments on peace theory, receive training in practical peacebuilding and learn the details of writing a research thesis. Students are encouraged to work on action research topics which directly build peace among individuals and communities.

Programme Requirements:

• A Master’s degree with a research component, normally at an upper class level (70%) or above.
• Strong written and spoken English
• Relevant life experience beyond studying at the university
• A commitment to attend the university full-time at the start of the academic programme, and a week at the start of the second year.
• A commitment to devote a minimum of 12-15 hours per week to thesis work, on average, following the on-campus period.

Funding Information:  DUT offers tuition free studies for doctoral students for the first three years. It also supports cost of data collection and for the preparation of the final version of the thesis for submission.

Link:  Professor Geoff Harris and Dr. Sylvia Kaye,   [email protected]

• University of Notre Dame’s PhD in Peace Studies.

Programme Information:  The University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace regularly offers PhD scholarships in the field of Peace Studies for students willing to study in the United States. Graduates are fully credentialed in one of the six disciplines as well as in peace studies. They are prepared for positions in research and teaching — in anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology, theology, or peace studies — and for contributions to peacebuilding practice.

Each of the six partner departments (anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and theology) has specific requirements for earning a dual Ph.D., while the requirements in peace studies are similar for all doctoral students. Doctoral students typically:

• Meet course requirements and pass a comprehensive examin one partner department as well as in peace studies.
• Take a minimum of 6 required peace studies coursestaught by Kroc Institute faculty as well as departmental courses with significant content relevant to peace studies
• Study core peace studiesliterature and research design
• Submit a peace studiesarticle to a scholarly journal to be considered for publication
• Submit at least one proposalto an external funding agency for doctoral research
• Complete a teaching assistantshipin “Introduction to Peace Studies”
• Complete one or more research or teaching assistantshipswith Kroc Institute faculty engaged in scholarship related to the Institute’s research themes, and
• Conduct dissertationresearch and writing under the guidance of Kroc faculty and fellows

Funding Information:  The University provides admitted students with full financial support in the form of fellowships, graduate assistantships, and tuition scholarships, plus stipends for living expenses for five years.

• University of Uppsala’s PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies

Programme Information:  The Department of Peace and Conflict Research at the University of Uppsala in Sweden offers a PhD programme that lasts for 4 years, including compulsory course work corresponding to about 1 year of fulltime studies. PhD candidates are often involved in teaching or administration up to 20% of their time, so it may take up to 5 years to complete the PhD programme.

The application should be in English, except for writing samples which could be in either Swedish or English. The documents submitted should consist of the following:

• A completed  application form  for doctoral studies
• A short personal letter (1‒2 pages)
• certified transcripts of academic records
• A project plan (3‒5 pages)
• Letters of reference/recommendation (max 2 letters) or a list of references (max 2) which can be contacted by the admission committee.
• Writing samples (1‒3 samples)

Funding Information:  It is important for prospective applicants to note that PhD candidates at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, as with most Swedish universities, become employees of the university, that is, they are not seen as students. A consequence of this is that there are no tuition fees, but normally there are also no scholarships available.

• University of Hamburg’s PhD in Peace and Security Studies

Programme Information:  The aim of the PhD in Peace and Security Studies at the University of Hamburg is to facilitate both academic and practical career-oriented learning through an integration of young scholars into the activities of the centre’s activities. The programme has a comprehensive programme that includes seminars, research workshops and fieldtrips that help students deepen and broaden their knowledge of theories and methodologies, while gaining insights into current problems in peace research. Doctoral students also have opportunities to present their work-progress to a forum of professional experts during the seminars and workshops regularly organised by the department.

Requirements for the programme include:

• An above-average science, social science or humanities degree at master’s level or higher. The IFSH conducts its own selection procedure.
• A good knowledge of the fundamentals of peace research,
• And a dissertation topic in line with the current research program of the IFSH are expected. Doctoral students at the IFSH participate in working groups and research projects and are assigned personal advisors according the topics of their dissertations. A program director is responsible for the overall management of the program.

Funding Information:  The PhD programme is tuition free. The IFSH does not offer funding itself, but suitable candidates are often provided with support in applying for scholarships.

• University of Otago’s PhD in Peace Studies

Programme Information:  The University of Otago offers a fully funded PhD programme themed: Trusting the Enemy: Understanding Intergroup Trust in Conflict and Peace Studies through Social Psychological Approaches. The programme is built on the core belief that trust is the glue that holds relationships together. This project focuses on furthering our understanding of the multidimensional nature of trust. It aims for researchers and practitioners alike to better understand how conflict persists through distrust, how peace building can be empowered through trust, and how fragile intergroup relations can be strengthened through systematic trust building. This work intends to build on the Intergroup Trust Model, which hypothesizes that trust between groups is shaped by the five dimensions of competence, integrity, compassion, compatibility, and security.

Acceptance as a candidate for the PhD degree depends upon the University being able to provide adequate expert supervision in the intended area of research.

The University considers the following criteria when making an internal assessment:

• Academic standard: Prospective students must meet the highest academic standards. A first class Honours degree or Master’s degree including a significant research component is required; research publications (peer-reviewed articles in academic journals or book-chapters) are desirable.
• The project proposal must fit well with our research profile and appears manageable and feasible within a three-year time frame and given financial and other constraints.
• The project must be likely to generate high-quality, publishable work in peer-reviewed journals.
• A Master’s degree with a focus on peace and conflict studies is highly desirable.

In order for us to make internal assessment, the University needs four things from the applicant:

• Full academic transcripts highlighting which course is your thesis or dissertation and / or details of research publications.
• Where possible, an electronic copy of the piece of independent research submitted for examination.
• A curriculum vitae which includes publications, at least one reference letter and the contact details of referees (a minimum of two)
• A preliminary research proposal (about 5 pages) which identifies the contribution of the project to the discourse, a description of its theoretical framework, research design, methodology and time plan.

With this information, the University can assess the likelihood of scholarship funding and the ability of the Centre to provide adequate supervision for the project.  The candidate may be invited to a Skype interview as part of the selection process.  If an applicant is successful in this internal screening process, he / she may then proceed with a formal application.

Funding Information:  The PhD programme is fully funded.

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Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

USIP's Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to Ph.D. candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. Since 1988, the program has supported the dissertations of 427 scholars, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, higher education and policy making.

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This program partners with the Minerva Research Initiative to support additional fellowships. Currently, the program awards up to 18 fellowships per year, and awards support both research and writing stages of work on dissertations.

Applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in the field of international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, and other related academic disciplines, as well as diplomacy and international policymaking, are strongly encouraged.

2025-2026 Request for Applications

USIP seeks applications from doctoral candidates at U.S. universities with high-quality, policy relevant research that will deepen our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding, and security issues. Applicants must have completed all required Ph.D. coursework and comprehensive exams and have an approved dissertation research proposal. Priority will be given to applications closely related to the USIP Issue Areas and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative .

Special consideration will be given to proposed research in the following areas*:

• Reducing violence and addressing other factors, including organized crime, that destabilize communities and fuel migration from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and other regions.
• Promoting democratic transitions and counteracting violent extremism in strategic regions, including West Africa, the Sahel, and East Africa.
• De-escalating tensions in the areas of the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific where deterrence mechanisms are underdeveloped, under stress, or breaking down.
• Countering the tactics used by U.S. adversaries to incite conflict and undermine U.S. influence in countries of strategic importance.

*See the USIP FY'25 Congressional Budget Justification for more information on the above topics.

Application Requirements

Applications will be selected based on the strength of the proposed research and its potential to make original contributions to the field. Applications that do not address a topic listed above or draw a clear connection to either the USIP or Minerva mission will not be considered.

Application Process

Applicants must prepare and submit an online application. USIP will not provide status updates on submitted applications.

Important Dates

• Application opens: Thursday, September 5, 2024
• Application deadline: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4pm EDT

Peace Scholar Fellowship Details

USIP funds up to 18 Peace Scholars for a 10-month, non-residential fellowship. Peace Scholars receive stipends of up to $20,000 paid directly to the individual in three tranches. Peace Scholar awards may not be deferred.

Peace Scholars are required to participate in an annual workshop, in-person in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2025. The Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy of their completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP at [email protected] .

For more information, see the Peace Scholar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please direct questions about usage of USIP’s online application system to [email protected] .

Online Application

All application materials must be submitted through the USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship online application.

The online application includes the following sections:

• Applicant Information
• Personal Statement
• Project Details
• Attachments: Curriculum Vitae and Bibliography
• References (two: your Ph.D. advisor and one other reference)
• Certification Information

Narrative Questions on the 2025-2026 USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Application

Personal Statement: Why are you applying to the USIP-Minerva Peace Scholar Fellowship? Tell us who you are and why you are a strong candidate for this fellowship. What do you expect to accomplish after this fellowship? (2,000 character limit) 

Project Summary: Provide a brief description of your project. It should be written for a non-specialist audience. Explain its potential contribution to the field of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. Include the case studies and the focus countries or regions. The summary is a critical part of the application as it is the first item that reviewers will read to determine the substance and relevance of the project. Additionally, it will serve as the project abstract during the review process. (2,300 character limit)

Contribution: Describe how your research is innovative or a unique contribution to advancing the fields of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. How does your research enhance USIP's and/or Minerva's understandings of the social, cultural, behavioral and/or political forces that shape the issues and dynamics of conflict? Be sure to make direct references to current USIP programs and/or the Minerva research agenda. (2,300 character limit)

Relevance: Show a direct link between your research and the USIP mission, and/or the Minerva Research initiative mission. Describe the relevance of your project to the theory, policy or practice of the fields of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. Applications with no clear connection to either mission will not be considered for the competition. (2,300 character limit)

Research Integrity: Explain how you will analyze the research evidence to test your hypotheses or answer your projects' defining questions. Describe your methodologies. Describe how your research findings will be generalizable across time, geopolitical regions, and/or other socio-cultural domains. Will your findings have predictive value? What is the broader significance of your project and what will be the likely lessons learned? (2,500 character limit)

Work Plan: Provide a timetable indicating the schedule of completion for your dissertation. Indicate which portions of your work (research, data collection, analysis, writing, etc.) are already finished, and which tasks remain to be completed. Please be as realistic as possible, taking into account the work that can be completed during the course of the scholarship. The institute expects scholars to complete work described in the timetable or as agreed in subsequent consultation with the program staff. (2,300 character limit)

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have additional questions, please email [email protected].

Who may apply for the Peace Scholar fellowship?

The competition is open to Ph.D. candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who have successfully completed all required classwork and comprehensive exams.

Are non-U.S. citizens eligible to be Peace Scholars?

Yes, non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. They must be Ph.D. candidates currently enrolled at a U.S. university. Students at international and satellite universities are not eligible.

I am not a Ph.D. candidate, but I would like to apply for the Peace Scholars Fellowship. Am I eligible?

All applicants must be Ph.D. candidates at the time of application. Master’s students or other students pursuing graduate coursework are not eligible to apply.

Is there an age requirement for the Peace Scholar competition?

There is no age requirement for Peace Scholars.

What research topics are eligible for the Peace Scholar Award?

This fellowship supports research that deepens our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. USIP strongly prefers applications closely related to the USIP mission and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative . Applicants are encouraged to consult USIP’s budget justification to Congress (PDF) where the Institute describes its key priorities and initiatives.

The fellowships cannot support research focused on U.S. domestic issues, however, research on U.S. foreign policy may be eligible for support. Fellowships will not be awarded for dissertation projects that constitute policymaking for a government agency or private organization, focus to any substantial degree on conflicts within U.S. domestic society, or adopt a partisan, advocacy, or activist stance.

For examples of Peace Scholar research that USIP has supported in the past, please see the list of Former Peace Scholars .

What are the requirements of the Peace Scholar Fellowship?

Peace Scholar fellows carry out their fellowship work at their universities or other sites appropriate to their research. Peace Scholars are expected to devote full attention to their work and provide the following:

• Participate in-person at the annual Peace Scholar workshop in Washington, D.C. in the fall;
• Submit quarterly dissertation progress reports to be signed by the dissertation advisor;
• Submit updates for the USIP Peace Scholar seasonal newsletter;
• Participate in two virtual roundtable discussions;
• Submit a copy of your  completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP;
• Submit copies of any other publications, including articles and books, resulting from the fellowship.

What is the timeline for the 2023-24 Peace Scholar Fellowship competition?

• Registration for the Peace Scholar competition opened on Thursday, September 7, 2023, and closed at 4:00 PM EDT on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
• Completed applications are due by 4:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Letters of recommendation are due by 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
• Awards are announced by spring 2024.

How do I apply for the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition?

All applications and documents related to this competition must be submitted in FLUXX. USIP uses the FLUXX Award Application System to manage the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition.

Applying to the Peace Scholar competition is a two-step process.

1. Registering for a FLUXX account

Applicants must first register for a FLUXX account in order to access the application system.

• Open the FLUXX registration page.
• Click "Register for an account" on the right side of the page.
• Select "Peace Scholars" as the competition type.
• Indicate whether you would like to be considered for either a USIP-funded Peace Scholar fellowship or a Minerva-funded Peace and Security Fellowship, or no preference.
• After completing the form, select "Submit Request."

Within two business days, applicants will receive a FLUXX confirmation email containing a username and password.

If you do not receive login credentials within two business days, please email [email protected] .

2. Starting and submitting an application

Once an applicant receives login credentials, they may begin the Peace Scholar application.

• Open the FLUXX application page.
• Enter the username and password sent in the FLUXX confirmation email.
• Click "Draft Applications" in the left toolbar to create a blank draft application.
• Begin entering information in the draft application.
• FLUXX does not auto-save so be sure to save your work often.
• Check your work before submitting your application. Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be edited or changed.

How do I reset my password?

Click the "reset or create password" button on the FLUXX login page.

How many recommendation letters are required?

Two letters of recommendation must be attached to your application in the FLUXX system. One letter must be from your dissertation advisor, and one from a current professor.

When are letters of recommendation due?

Letters of recommendation are due within one week of the application deadline. All letters of recommendation for the 2024-25 Peace Scholar competition must be submitted by 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

How are letters of recommendation submitted?

Letters of recommendation must be uploaded directly by the applicant’s advisor and professor (recommenders). However, the applicant must send a letter of recommendation request to their references through the FLUXX system. See instructions below.

To send a FLUXX link to thereferences, click the green "+" under the "Reference Letters/Letters of Recommendation" section of the application. Enter the name and email address of each reference. An email with an upload link and instructions on how to submit the letters of recommendation will be sent to the refecerences.

If you or your references experience technical difficulties with FLUXX, please email the Fellowship team at [email protected] .

Is there a deadline to send the letter of recommendation link to my recommenders?

Applicants should send the letter of recommendation link to their dissertation advisor and professor as soon as they begin their application.

Does the link to submit recommendation letters expire?

No, the link does not expire. We recommend contacting your recommenders as soon as you enter their names and email addresses in your application in FLUXX. 

If my references encounters difficulty while submitting their recommendation letter, who should they contact?

If your reference is not able to upload their recommendation letter to the application, they may email the letter, in PDF format, to [email protected] . The name of the applicant should be included in the subject line of the email.

Can I submit my application before my advisor or professor has submitted the recommendation letter?

Yes, applications may be submitted before the recommendation letters are submitted.

How many Peace Scholar Fellowships are awarded each year?

USIP awards up to 18 Peace Scholar Fellowships each year.

What is the duration of the Peace Scholars fellowship?

The Peace Scholar Fellowship last for 10 months, starting on September 1 of each year, and ending on June 30 of the following year.

What is the amount of the award?

Peace Scholar fellows receive a stipend of up to $20,000, paid directly to the fellow in three tranches.

Can this award be combined with other fellowship awards?

A combined amount of $50,000 is the maximum total that a Peace Scholar can receive in fellowship funding from USIP and other funders during the 10-month USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship period. The intent of the fellowship award is for the Peace Scholar fellow to work on their dissertation.

Is it possible to defer the Peace Scholar Fellowship to another year?

No. The fellowship cannot be deferred. It must be used for the year it is awarded.

What is the difference between the USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship and the Minerva Research Initiative Peace and Security Fellowship?

The fellowship requirements, timeline and stipend amount are the same. The only difference is the source of the funding. On your application form please indicate the funding source for which you would like to be considered:

• The USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship,
• Minerva Research Initiative Peace and Security Fellowship, or,
• No preference.  

Where can I find more information on the Minerva Research Initiative?

More information about the Minerva Research Initiative can be found at https://minerva.defense.gov .

What is the difference between the Peace Scholar Fellowship program and the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship?

USIP's Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. The Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship is an eight-month residential fellowship for senior experts across various disciplines.

Current Peace Scholars

Visit the list of current Peace Scholars .

Former Peace Scholars

Visit the list of former Peace Scholars .

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John Gledhill, Jonathan Bright, Studying Peace and Studying Conflict: Complementary or Competing Projects?, Journal of Global Security Studies , Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2019, Pages 259–266, https://doi.org/10.1093/jogss/ogz001

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“Peace” and (violent) “conflict” are often seen as conceptual mirror images of one another; peace is the absence of conflict, and conflict is the absence of peace. Given this conceptual interdependence, some scholars see that the study of war-making and the study of peacemaking are complementary—or even functionally identical—academic projects. Others, however, see that studies of violence and war-making are antithetic to studies of peace and peacemaking. The six contributions to this Journal of Global Security Studies forum explore these contrasting perspectives, with a view to assessing the “state of the discipline” of peace and conflict studies (and cognate disciplines, such as security studies). The introduction offers provocations for debate. The two contributions that follow consider connections and disconnections between the study of conflict and studies of postconflict peacebuilding and transitional justice, respectively. The next two contributions focus on areas of investigation that do not fit neatly into either the “peace” or “conflict” categories—gender and nonviolence—and the authors explore how studies of these topics might create bridges between scholarship on peace and studies of violent conflict. The concluding contribution argues that “mainstream” peace and conflict research has come to be dominated by positivist treatments of war and violence, and it draws attention to alternate approaches that have the potential to transform and ameliorate social relations.

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