In this inspiring conversation, Dallaire talks about his faith in the principle of R2P--"one of the great innovations of our time"--and how to go about actually implementing it; the tragedy of Rwanda; and most of all, his work to prevent the us

What Does It Mean to Prevent Genocide? - 0

Jun 20th, 2012

It's essential to understand that genocide is a process, not an event, says Tibi Galis from the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation. It doesn't just happen out of the blue. So there are chances to step in and change the course of t

All the Missing Souls: A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals - 0

Feb 3rd, 2012

David Scheffer was at the forefront of the efforts leading to criminal tribunals for the Balkans, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Cambodia. His quest has been to "to discover the right formula, in ever-changing international circumstances, to confron

Global Ethics Corner: Genocide Denial in Rwanda: Dealing with the Past or Subverting Democracy? - 1

Sep 16th, 2011

Do laws that make it a crime to deny the existence of genocide help to lessen the chances of renewed conflict? Or, do they stifle freedom of speech--and risk eliminating political dissent? These are the questions currently debated in Rwanda.

Self-Determination and Conflict Resolution: From Kosovo to Sudan - 0

Sep 28th, 2010

Drawing on the International Court's judgment on the legality of Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence, Arbour examines the pursuit of self-determination in a range of situations, focusing particular attention on the upcoming referend

Rebuilding War-Torn States: The Challenge of Post-Conflict Economic Reconstruction - 0

Jun 24th, 2010

After wars end, what steps should countries take to consolidate peace? Graciana del Castillo identifies five premises that are necessary for war economies to transition into sustainable and productive markets.

Recent Advances in the Prevention of Mass Violence - 0

Mar 29th, 2010

How can we prevent mass violence? Drawing on insights from leaders in the field, David Hamburg identifies the clear warnings that always appear long before genocide erupts and the critical points of entry for early help to countries with troubl

Michael Doyle on Nonintervention and the Responsibility to Protect - 0

Mar 10th, 2010

What circumstances justify overriding sovereignty? Michael Doyle discusses the difficult questions surrounding nonintervention and the "unanimous revolution" of 2005, which led to the new norm known as the Responsibility to Protect.

Worse Than War: Genocide, Eliminationism, and the Ongoing Assault on Humanity - 1

Oct 16th, 2009

Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, Darfur, Congo, and more--since World War II, genocide has caused more deaths than all wars put together. Goldhagen analyzes how and why genocides start and proposes steps the international community can take to stop th

Global Ethics Corner: Self-determination and Ethnic Cleansing - 0

Jul 17th, 2009

Modern self-determination and the concept of nationality are closely linked, and have frequently led to instances of ethnic cleansing. Can nationalism and multi-ethnic societies co-exist? Must self-determination imply ethnic cleansing?

A Conversation with David Hamburg: The Commitment to Prevention - 1

Mar 23rd, 2009

David Speedie interviews David Hamburg on the prevention agenda of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and its legacy of preventing interstate conflict, genocide, and threats to global health.

Alex Bellamy on the Responsibility to Protect - 0

Mar 3rd, 2009

"This is just the beginning of the road for R2P," says Bellamy. "There are a lot of skeptics...but it is a principle that has commanded the support of 192 governments, and that creates a tremendous political impetus."

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