War and Peace Studies - Ohio University

10/30/2024

Last call! Please register NOW to join us for the 60th Anniversary of the Center for International Studies, Ohio University and the African Studies Program! November 15-20, 2024 in Athens! We have an exciting week of events planned!

Join us to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Center for International Studies!

11/01/2022

Join War and Peace Studies in Welcoming Dr. Anita Weiss from the University of Oregon this Friday November 4 for the latest in our War and Peace Speaker Series!

10/26/2022

Don’t forget this amazing opportunity this evening!

Join us in person in Bentley Hall or via Teams, October 26 for a talk by Political Science Professor Dr. Myra Waterbury discussing the Russian War in Ukraine and its Domestic and Regional impacts based around her recent fieldwork in Hungary.

10/16/2022

Does the thought of understanding the various dynamics of War and Peace intrigue you? Interested in pursuing a career in conflict studies and peacebuilding? The new One-Year Master of Arts in War and Peace Studies at Ohio University is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to focus on their specific interests while providing core education that prepares graduates to enter the contemporary field of international affairs. For more information visit https://www.ohio.edu/cis/war-peace/masters or contact program director Dr. Jonathan Agensky at [email protected]. Ready to apply today? Applications for the program can be found at https://www.ohio.edu/graduate/apply-degree-seeking-new.

10/15/2022

Join us in person in Bentley Hall or via Teams, October 26 for a talk by Political Science Professor Dr. Myra Waterbury discussing the Russian War in Ukraine and its Domestic and Regional impacts based around her recent fieldwork in Hungary.

09/27/2022

Interested in the Gender dimensions of War and Peace Studies? Join us tomorrow (Wednesday September 28) at 1 pm via Teams for a talk by Dr. Elizabeth Corredor on Feminist Action at the Negotiation Table: An Exploration Inside the 2010-2016 Colombia Peace Talks!

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09/21/2022

Today September 21 marks the United Nations International Day of Peace. Watch the UN Chief’s message here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSVSJBKevsQ
Does the idea of studying peacebuilding intrigue you ? Check out the One-Year Masters in War and Peace Studies at Ohio University here https://www.ohio.edu/cis/war-peace/masters !

Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Peace.Peace is a noble and necessary pursuit, and the...

09/20/2022

This Wednesday September 21 marks the United Nations declared International Day of Peace. The theme for 2022 is "End racism. Build peace". There are many interesting dynamics to this topic and today we are sharing an article from UNESCO on dismantling discrimination and racism and the resulting impact on global peace and equality. Check out the article at
https://en.unesco.org/news/dismantling-discrimination-and-racism-crucial-creating-new-world-based-tolerance-peace-and

Does the idea of studying the intersection of issues of such as race and peace excite you? Check out the new One-Year Masters in War and Peace Studies at Ohio University!
https://www.ohio.edu/cis/war-peace/masters

Share this article Photo: Aminata Touré, former Prime Minister of Senegal and current President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council of Senegal. “Inequality, discrimination and racism – these are global challenges that we must fight strongly and collectively. Recent events, includi...

09/19/2022

This Wednesday September 21 marks the United Nations declared International Day of Peace. According to the UN "Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace". The theme for 2022 is "End racism. Build peace".

Throughout this week War and Peace Studies will be providing links, readings and additional information on this topic to bring forward some of the key issues related to the ideas of racism and peace.
Check out https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace for more information from the UN!

Does the idea of the International Day of Peace intrigue you? Are you interested in how Peace and Conflict check out the new One-Year Masters in War and Peace Studies at Ohio University at
https://www.ohio.edu/cis/war-peace/masters !

The purpose of the day is the pursuit of peace as a fundamental human right.

04/24/2022

April 24 marks the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. The day is a reaffirmation of the UN Charter and its principles of resolving disputes among countries through peaceful means. The focus is to promote and support the three pillars of the United Nations, Peace and Security, Development and Human Rights. Read the Secretary-General's message for 2022.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/Multilateralism-for-Peace-day/messages

04/08/2022

Summer Internship Opportunity!

04/05/2022

The United Nations has declared April 4 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. This declaration is to
raise awareness of the threat caused by landmines to the safety, health and lives of civilian populations, and encourages state Governments to develop mine-clearing programs. Check out this information from the UN on the background and history of UNMAS and check back throughout the week for more information on current projects and issues!

On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.