Future of Peace Operations
In conflict-affected areas, the international community struggles to determine where, when, and how to restore the rule of law, and to prevent and respond to violence against civilians.
The Future of Peace Operations program, directed by William Durch with deputy director Alison Giffen, contributes to the international community's efforts to help war-torn societies transition to self-sustaining peace.
In 2013, the Future of Peace Operations program will focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of international police peacekeeping, developing measures of progress for peace operations, and increasing global preparedness to prevent and respond to violence against civilians in conflict-affected societies.
Current Research
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Project on Restoring the Rule of Law
The Future of Peace Operations Program engages with the United Nations and with governments, international organizations and NGOs committed to improving peace operations. The Project on Restoring the Rule of Law focuses on those components of UN peace operations that work with host state police, courts and correctional institutions. In 2013, project work includes assessing the
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Project on Civilians in Conflict
Either caught in the crossfire or directly targeted by unscrupulous actors, each year millions of civilians suffer from physical violence or are denied access to essential services. Protecting civilians in conflict is not just a moral or legal imperative; it is a necessary component of and pragmatic step to sustainable peace.
The Civilians in Conflict project envisions a
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Experts
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William Durch Senior Associate
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Alison Giffen Senior Associate
Staff
- Aditi Gorur Research Associate
- Michelle Ker Research Associate