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Tom’s recent research is concerned with an examination of the relationship between peacekeeping and conflict resolution. Recent publications include Contemporary Conflict Resolution, Polity Press, (with Oliver Ramsbotham and Hugh Miall). With Oliver Ramsbotham he published the Encyclopedia of International Peacekeeping Operations, ABC/CLIO, Denver/Oxford, 1999, and Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution, Frank Cass in 2001. He wrote the first paper in a new series of occasional papers issued by the Centre for Conflict Resolution, International Conflict Resolution: Some Critiques and a Response, Centre for Conflict Resolution, Working Paper 1, June 1999 (Department of Peace Studies). He is currently producing a second and revised edition of Contemporary Resolution, and is working on a new book, also with Hugh Miall and Oliver Ramsbotham, on case studies of current conflicts. With the support of the Southall Trust he is also exploring the best ways of making peace and conflict research resources more easily accessible and available via the internet. He is planning a biography of Adam Curle, the first Professor of Peace Studies in the UK. Areas of Research: Conflict resolution and conflict theory: UN Peacekeeping and conflict resolution: Conflict resolution processes in security organizations:Use of information technologies in conflict resolution: Peace education and conflict resolution training in peace processes.
Karen’s main research interest is in the area of peace processes in the Middle East, particularly in relation to uses of conflict resolution processes and discourse analysis. She is currently writing a book 'Peacemaking Strategies in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: a Re-evaluation' which will be published by Routledge in 2005. Areas of Research: Theories of conflict resolution: discourse analysis and mediation processes: NGO work for reconciliation: Middle East: Israel/Palestine and Lebanon
Betts is currently carrying out a research project focusing on counselling training as an aspect of training for peacebuilding. She has focused on the interface between conflict resolution training and counselling training, with a special emphasis on ethical issues. In this area she recently published an article entitled: 'Double Bind: Essay on Counselling Training', Counselling and Pyschotherapy Research, vol.2, no. 2(2002), pp. 108-125. The second aspect of her current work is theoretical focused on a critical re-appraisal of the theoretical underpinnings of the field of Conflict Resolution, and on developing more fruitful theoretical paths. This work makes use of insights from critical and postmodern theorists. Areas of Research: Theories of peacebuilding and conflict transformation: Psychological aspects of peacebuilding including trauma: Training for peacebuilding: Peacebuilding initiatives (local NGO focus): UN Peacekeeping
Rhys joined the staff in the Centre for Conflict Resolution in January 2004. His research interests focus on post-war or transitional societies and the challenges of dealing with the legacies of violent conflict. Rhys’ doctoral research analysed the relationship between cultural memory and violence in Bosnia-Herzegovina, as a background for understanding the challenges of ‘memory work’ in a society divided by violent conflict. Through this work, he became interested in the emerging field of ‘memory studies’ which explores the connections between processes of remembering/forgetting (at the individual and collective levels) and a wide range of questions about narrative and identity, truth and representation, ethics and politics. Rhys is currently working on a book relating to the PhD, as well as a number of shorter papers, and aims to continue writing/researching in this area. Other interests relate to Rhys’ involvement in the University’s Programme for a Peaceful City. He has been involved in a number of PPC activities, and last year produced a Government Office report looking at conflict and community cohesion in Northern Ireland and Bradford. Areas of Research: Conflict Resolution - particularly post-war and transitional societies: Memory studies: Community cohesion issues and participation studies: Balkans.
Oliver’s recent research has focused on humanitarian intervention, conflict resolution and peacekeeping, but also with an interest in Islam/Christian relations. Current work is focused on the issue of understanding and responding to radical diasagreement, a topic that he has been working on since the late 1970s. His main published books include: Beyond Deterrence: Britain, Germany and the New European Security Debate, Macmillan, 1991; Humanitarian Intervention in Contemporary Conflict (with Tom Woodhouse), Polity, 1996; The Crescent and the Cross: Muslim and Christian Approaches to War and Peace (with Haleem, Risaluddin and Wicker), Macmillan, 1998; Contemporary Conflict Resolution (with Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall), Polity, 1999; Encyclopedia of International Peacekeeping (with Tom Woodhouse), ABC/CLIO, 1999; Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution (with Tom Woodhouse), Frank Cass, 2001. Forthcoming books: Contemporary Conflict Resolution (with Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall), Polity, rewritten second edition.Nearing completion and due 2005: Radical Disagreement: A Black Hole in Conflict Theory (publication planned 2006). Also working with Hugh Miall and Tom Woodhouse on a new book on case studies of current conflicts focused around the idea of ‘zones of conflict’. Areas of Research: Conflict resolution: Applied ethics: Muslim and Christian relations: Humanitarian intervention
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