Mount A Libraries: International Relations Subject Guide: Conflict Studies

Reference & Web Sources: International Relations

International Crisis Group
An excellent source for summaries of conflicts around the world. Factual detail with a strong emphasis on analysis makes this a useful site for researchers.
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ICG is an independent non-profit organization based in Brussels. It uses the observations and analysis of field staff located in areas of conflict around the world and political advocacy to prevent and resolve conflict.
INCORE: International Conflict Research Institute
(University of Ulster, Ireland) This site is packed with information on the study of conflict. Use the top menu bar to navigate. Thematic Guides and Country Guides (located under Resources, top menu) are particularly helpful. Themes covered include UN peacekeeping, gender & conflict, refugees and human rights, etc. Country guides cover 42 regions and countries.

Global Geopolitical Flashpoints by Ewan W. Anderson (Editor)
Call Number: JC 319 .A52 2000 (Basement Reference)
ISBN: 1579581374
Publication Date: 2000-09-01
Covers 124 points of conflict around the world outlining history and geography.
The Oxford International Encyclopedia of Peace by Nigel Young (Editor)
Call Number: JZ 5533 .O95 2010 REF
ISBN: 9780195334685
Publication Date: 2010-02-18
Charts the interdisciplinary field of Peace Studies, offering a comprehensive survey of the full range of historical, political, theoretical and philosophical issues relating to peace and conflict. All major figures are covered, as well as major events, organizations, theories, and more. Each entry is signed by a leading scholar in the field, contains a bibliography for further reading, and is cross-referenced with other useful points of interest within the encyclopedia. Includes a peace chronology, key documents and appendices.
Historical Dictionary of Multinational Peacekeeping by Terry Mays
Call Number: JZ 6374 .M38 2011 REF
ISBN: 9780810868083
Publication Date: 2010-12-16
A research guide for current and completed peacekeeping operations.