CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND PEACE SCIENCE
Scope & Guideline
Transforming academic insights into actionable peace strategies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Conflict Dynamics:
Research on the causes, escalations, and resolutions of conflicts, including civil wars, interstate wars, and terrorism. The journal examines the interplay of various factors such as political, social, and economic conditions that lead to conflict. - Peacebuilding and Governance:
Exploration of strategies and frameworks for peacebuilding, including the role of international organizations, civil society, and governance structures in promoting sustainable peace. - Security Studies:
Analysis of security issues, including military strategies, arms control, and the impact of nuclear weapons on international relations. The journal publishes studies on how military dynamics influence conflict and peace. - Human Rights and Justice:
Research on the intersection of human rights, transitional justice, and conflict resolution. This includes the examination of human rights abuses during conflicts and the role of justice in peace processes. - Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies:
Utilization of both quantitative data analysis and qualitative case studies to understand conflict and peace issues. The journal encourages methodological diversity to enrich the research landscape.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Climate Change on Conflict:
A growing body of research investigates how environmental factors, such as climate change and resource scarcity, contribute to conflict dynamics and state repression. - Gender and Conflict:
The role of gender in conflict, including the participation of female combatants and the impact of gendered perspectives on conflict resolution, is gaining traction in recent studies. - International Sanctions and Economic Coercion:
There is an increasing focus on the effects of economic sanctions on state behavior and their implications for international relations and conflict resolution. - Human Security Framework:
Emerging research emphasizes the human security approach, highlighting the importance of individual well-being and community resilience in conflict situations. - Technological Impact on Warfare:
The influence of technology, including cyber warfare and unmanned systems, on modern conflict dynamics is a rapidly developing area of interest among researchers.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Military Strategies:
Research focusing solely on conventional military strategies and warfare has decreased, as scholars increasingly explore asymmetric warfare, hybrid conflicts, and non-state actors. - Historical Conflict Case Studies:
The frequency of papers dedicated to historical case studies of conflicts has waned, possibly due to a growing preference for contemporary analyses and real-time conflict assessments. - State-Centric Analyses:
There is a noticeable decline in state-centric analyses that overlook non-state actors and grassroots movements. Recent publications have shifted towards understanding the roles of civil society and local dynamics.
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