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The Global Directory of Peace and Conflict Studies and Conflict Resolution Programs

This is a comprehensive, annotated guide to peace studies and conflict resolution programs at colleges and universities worldwide.  This edition profiles over 600 undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral programs and concentrations in over 40 countries.  Entries describe the program's philosophy and goals, examples of course offerings, key course requirements, degrees and certificates offered and complete contact information including email and web addresses.  This edition includes greatly enhanced indices by state, country, affiliation and type of degree.

Conflict Resolution Information Source on Graduate Programs

An excellent source for graduate programs, syllabi, materials, and case studies.

Grad Schools.coms

A comprehensive clearinghouse of graduate programs in the US.

The United Nations

Preserving world peace is a central purpose of the United Nations. Under the Charter, Member States agree to settle disputes by peaceful means and refrain from threatening or using force against other States.

The UN provides the means to settle disputes peacefully today as in 1962, when the Security Council debated the Cuban missile crisis.Over the years, the UN has played a major role in helping defuse international crises and in resolving protracted conflicts. It has undertaken complex operations involving peacemaking, peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance. It has worked to prevent conflicts from breaking out. And after a conflict, it has increasingly undertaken action to address the root causes of war and lay the foundation for durable peace.

UN efforts have produced dramatic results. The U