2002-2003 Project Reports
Countering Internal Conflicts: The Indian Experience
Presented by Dipankar Banerjee
India, the world's largest democracy, has repeatedly faced challenges from internal insurgent movements. The Indian Army has been the principal instrument that the state has used to counter these forces. How successful has it been in countering these challenges to central authority? Where has it failed and why?
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African Constitutionalism and the Dilemmas of Self-Determination
Presented by Francis Deng
How can African states more effectively integrate and institutionalize indigenous cultural values into existing governance structures to create healthier and stronger democracies?
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Beyond the Radar Screen: Afghanistan's Civil War and the Rise of International Terrorism
Presented by Roy Gutman
What are the gaps between what we now know about was happening in Afghanistan prior to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and how journalists and human rights organizations perceived the situation at the time?
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Owning the Constitution: A Path to Peace?
Presented by Vivien Hart
What role does the process of making a constitution have in the resolution of conflict within divided regions and societies? Can it facilitate dialogue and engagement that contribute to a negotiated peace? What do recent experiences reveal about the potential and limitations of greater participation in the process of constitution-making?
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International Judges and Prosecutors in Post-Conflict Peacekeeping: Installing Imperialism or Eliminating Impunity?
Presented by Michael Hartmann
Just over three years ago, the United Nations inserted international judges and prosecutors (IJPs) into a local judicial system to work alongside local jurists for the first time. The newly installed IJPs in Kosovo were given jurisdiction over a range of "power vacuum" and "payback" crimes, including terrorism, ethnic and religious violence, political assassinations, and corruption, as well as war crimes. How well is this system working in Kosovo? Are there lessons that can be applied to other post-conflict situations around the globe?
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Nation Building in Japan, Germany, and Afghanistan: Lessons in Endurance and Political Will
Presented by Ray Jennings
Is the United States prepared to stay the course to secure, administer, rebuild, and democratize war-torn Iraq? Building upon his extensive experience in post-conflict issues, Jennings' presentation considered the successes and failures of U.S. interventions in post-World War II Germany and Japan, as well as ongoing post-war intervention in Afghanistan, and their applicability for post-war reconstruction in Iraq.
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Youth in Violently Divided Societies
Presented by Marie Smyth
What threats do young militants pose during peace processes? How does ethnic and religious conflict affect youth and adolescents raised in violently divided societies? Focusing on her recent fieldwork in Northern Ireland, South Africa, and the Middle East, where she has interviewed scores of young militants, Smyth discussed the threats posed by young militants during peace processes; how children and adolescents become socialized to political violence; and the impact of violent conflict on the norms and institutions of childhood in divided societies.
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Biosecurity: Assessing Strategies to Prevent the Misuse of Dangerous Pathogens
Presented by Jonathan Tucker
As shown by the anthrax letter attacks of fall 2001, terrorist acquisition of dangerous biological pathogens is a serious threat. Is the international community doing enough to prevent a bioterrorist attack?
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Closing the Post-Conflict Reconstruction Gap
Presented by LTC Garland "Winky" Williams
What challenges face the U.S. military during reconstruction efforts in post-conflict environments? Can civilian and military reconstruction efforts be better coordinated? Trained as a military engineer, Williams has extensive experience leading reconstruction efforts in the Balkans where he worked on an array of issues including ensuring transportation routes were safe for civilian and military travel; identifying unexploded mines and ordinance for removal; and blocking smuggling routes between Kosovo and Serbia.
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