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Reunifying Cyprus
I.B.Tauris 2009; US$ 94.00Spring 2008 witnessed the first positive signs of a thaw in relations between the two sides of the divided island of Cyprus since the dramatic failure of the Annan Plan in 2004. The historic meeting of the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders and the symbolic opening of the Ledra Street border crossing in the heart of Nicosia may herald a bright new future... more...
A Quest for Global Peace
I.B.Tauris 2006; US$ 56.00One of the 'inventors' of the nuclear bomb, Sir Joseph Rotblat very soon turned away from weapons research to make a prolonged and principled stand against the dangers of nuclear proliferation. A physicist of great brilliance, he metamorphosed into a campaigner of admired moral conviction and leadership. This series of dialogues between two... more...
Managing World Order
I.B.Tauris 2009; US$ 94.00Since the end of the Cold War, United Nations peace operations have become an established and prominent feature of world politics. From Liberia to East Timor, the UN now carries out extensive governance-related functions and is a significant political force in Southern states and societies. Here Richard Al-Qaq leads us to a radical new understanding... more...
Victims as Security Threats
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2011; US$ 99.95The refugee phenomenon is a major force in international politics, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where refugees are major actors in the affairs of their home and host countries. This book analyses why refugees, victims of insecurity due to conflict or persecution, have themselves become viewed by scholars and practitioners as a security threat.... more...
Emergent Conflict and Peaceful Change
Palgrave Macmillan 2007; US$ 41.00Hugh Miall draws upon conflict theory, case studies of averted conflict and a survey of the preventors of war since 1945 to explore how some conflict can be avoided at times of great social or political change. He also looks ahead to discuss the prevention of emerging global conflicts, focusing on climate change. more...
Ethnic Conflict, Civil War And Cost Of Conflict
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011; US$ 124.95This volume of Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development includes some of the selected papers presented by scholars in a European Peace Science Network Meeting recently held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Chapters in this volume cover the conflicts in Maoist India, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The authors have... more...
What is a Just Peace?
OUP Oxford 2006; US$ 31.99Just War has attracted considerable attention. The words peace and justice are often used together. Surprisingly, however, little conceptual thinking has gone into what constitutes a Just Peace. This book, which includes some of the world's leading scholars, debates and develops the concept of Just Peace.The problem with the idea of a Just Peace... more...
Conflict, Interdependence, and Justice
Springer 2011; US$ 99.99Morton Deutsch is considered the founder of modern conflict resolution theory and practice. He has written and researched areas which pioneered current efforts in conflict resolution and diplomacy. This volume showcases six of Deutsch's more notable and influential papers, and include complementary chapters written by other significant contributors... more...
Peace Psychology
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 44.00The first comprehensive introduction to the rapidly growing research area of peace psychology. more...
Barriers to Peace in Civil War
Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 75.00Civil wars with multiple combatants last longer and are harder to resolve. Cunningham suggests a new approach to peace negotiations. more...









