The twentieth century witnessed systematic, state-sponsored killings of specific ethnic, nationalist, or religious groups across continents and cultures. Much can be learned from the individual ideologies of hate and insecurity that led to each genocide, but as Habyarimana argues, they also share significant similarities. Ultimately, genocide is not a

Satomi Tsuchiya argues for the greater use of sport in peace and development work, with reference to the great potential of sport to engage youth especially -- of both genders -- in positive social activities that build trust and community.

The “Enemy Combatant” Fraud Author: Scott Horton Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 07/05/2007 Category: Analysis II A key aspect of the legal architecture of the “war on terror” crafted by the Bush Administration involves labeling all persons seized and held as “terrorist detainees” (look at the telling

The Dark Ages: Media Literacy and Conflict in the Middle East Author: Karim El Mantawi Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 12/06/2007 Category: Essay II In this age of dish antennas and satellite broadcast, national boundaries are no longer firm barriers. Messages beam across the globe and bounce

"Where we are standing, in five days it will be gone," foresees a rural Bangladeshi. Rivers will swallow additional land this monsoon season forcing more and more people to find refuge in Dhaka. Where was once rice farms is now shrimp farms; where was once villages is now submerged. Climate

David Gorman responds to the recent violence in Mindanao, Philippines, calling attention to the political context that has allowed for and encouraged clan violence and civilian militias, as well as efforts by Sulu politicians and international organizations, such as the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue to reduce armed violence in the

Bin Laden the Bogey Man Author: Simon Stander Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 03/01/2006 Category: Editorial Hitler, Goebbels, Himmler and Goering all saw themselves off and saved much embarrassment to the allies in court room dramas. Saddam Hussein however is not going quietly. His antics in court

Big Dreams, Small Hopes Author: Daniel Noah Moses Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 04/17/2007 Category: Comment Sayat Nova’s Song: The Big Dreams, Small Hopes Caucasus Tour                 Mercy on the old master building a bridge                 The passer-by may lay a stone to his foundation.                 I

The purpose of a corporation is to make money. So who is really going to benefit from Bono's much-hyped Product Red?

Bush Orders More CIA Activity in Venezuela Author: Eva Golinger Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 02/28/2007 Category: Special Report During a briefing before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Intelligence, current CIA chief General Michael V. Hayden revealed President George W. Bush had requested his