Craig Zelizer

Two billion people live in countries where sustainable development outcomes are affected by fragility, conflict, and violence. Conflict is a critical development challenge that threatens the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Business-as-usual practices that apply top-down approaches to development projects without considering the contextual dynamics are neither appropriate nor sufficient. To fully attain the Sustainable Development Goals, engineers must first… Mostrar más

Two billion people live in countries where sustainable development outcomes are affected by fragility, conflict, and violence. Conflict is a critical development challenge that threatens the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Business-as-usual practices that apply top-down approaches to development projects without considering the contextual dynamics are neither appropriate nor sufficient. To fully attain the Sustainable Development Goals, engineers must first recognize that development can only proceed when there is peace and stability, then must be prepared and willing to meet the complex challenges that threaten their long-term achievement. Peace Engineering is an emerging field dedicated to reducing and eliminating conflict-motivated violence through the use of innovative research, technology, policy, systems-level thinking and design. Peace Engineering provides a clear pathway for engineers, scientists, and technologists to apply strong technical skills and system approaches to meet the challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals by incorporating conflict and peace outcomes into business practices, project design and implementation. This paper explores opportunities for engineers to directly advance the Sustainable Development Goals, identifies critical issues that hinder the progress of these goals, introduces Peace Engineering as a guiding framework for overcoming sustainability challenges, and provides examples of effective peace engineering projects and outcomes. Mostrar menos

This chapter explores the opportunities and challenges regarding applied careers in mediation. The range of institutional and professional paths from sole practitioner mediation, to working in private and governmental organizations, to international mediators is covered. Particular attention is on the ethical and practical challenges for those seeking to advance with a career in mediation, such as the supply of people wanting to do mediation far outpaces paid career opportunities. Strategies… Mostrar más

This chapter explores the opportunities and challenges regarding applied careers in mediation. The range of institutional and professional paths from sole practitioner mediation, to working in private and governmental organizations, to international mediators is covered. Particular attention is on the ethical and practical challenges for those seeking to advance with a career in mediation, such as the supply of people wanting to do mediation far outpaces paid career opportunities. Strategies for developing mediation skills and integrating the process across diverse sectoral areas are addressed, as well as a review of mediator certification, salaries and concrete recommendations for professional advancement. Mostrar menos

From a handful of pioneering courses, conflict resolution graduate programs are now located in many countries around the world. A central focus of many academic programs is to help students understand the root of conflict from diverse disciplinary perspectives, with psychological science playing a central role, and help them identify appropriate and effective forms of intervention. At the heart of most conflict resolution processes is the goal of effectively managing diversity. If societies are… Mostrar más

From a handful of pioneering courses, conflict resolution graduate programs are now located in many countries around the world. A central focus of many academic programs is to help students understand the root of conflict from diverse disciplinary perspectives, with psychological science playing a central role, and help them identify appropriate and effective forms of intervention. At the heart of most conflict resolution processes is the goal of effectively managing diversity. If societies are not able to constructively deal with conflict, then there is a greater likelihood of social fragmentation and increased potential for violence. This article provides an overview of the current state of graduate education in the conflict resolution field with a particular focus on the education and skills students are receiving to pursue careers focused on managing diversity. The article specifically addresses the relationship between social psychology and conflict resolution, and explores the structure of programs and disciplinary training of faculty, highlights innovative curricular methods for preparing students for the field, explores key ethical issues, and offers recommendations for academic programs and further research. Mostrar menos

(editor of book, co-wrote one chapter and sole author of two chapters)
Integrated Peacebuilding addresses the importance of weaving peacebuilding methods into diverse sectors including development, humanitarian assistance, gender, business, media, health, and the environment—areas where such work is needed the most. Incorporating peacebuilding approaches in these fields is critical for transforming today's protracted conflicts into tomorrow's sustainable peace. Covering both theory and… Mostrar más

(editor of book, co-wrote one chapter and sole author of two chapters)
Integrated Peacebuilding addresses the importance of weaving peacebuilding methods into diverse sectors including development, humanitarian assistance, gender, business, media, health, and the environment—areas where such work is needed the most. Incorporating peacebuilding approaches in these fields is critical for transforming today's protracted conflicts into tomorrow's sustainable peace. Covering both theory and practice, Dr. Zelizer and his team of leading academics and practitioners present original essays discussing the infrastructure of the peacebuilding field—outlining key actors, donors, and underlying motivations—as well as the ethical dilemmas created by modern conflict. Exploring both the challenges and lessons to be found in this emerging field, Integrated Peacebuilding is perfect for courses on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, international development, and related fields. Mostrar menos

ntegrated Peacebuilding addresses the importance of weaving peacebuilding methods into diverse sectors including development, humanitarian assistance, gender, business, media, health, and the environment—areas where such work is needed the most. Incorporating peacebuilding approaches in these fields is critical for transforming today’s protracted conflicts into tomorrow’s sustainable peace. Covering both theory and practice, Dr. Zelizer and his team of leading academics and practitioners… Mostrar más

ntegrated Peacebuilding addresses the importance of weaving peacebuilding methods into diverse sectors including development, humanitarian assistance, gender, business, media, health, and the environment—areas where such work is needed the most. Incorporating peacebuilding approaches in these fields is critical for transforming today’s protracted conflicts into tomorrow’s sustainable peace. Covering both theory and practice, Dr. Zelizer and his team of leading academics and practitioners present original essays discussing the infrastructure of the peacebuilding field—outlining key actors, donors, and underlying motivations—as well as the ethical dilemmas created by modern conflict. Exploring both the challenges and lessons to be found in this emerging field, Integrated Peacebuilding is perfect for courses on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, international development, and related fields. Mostrar menos

This paper discusses the importance of conflict management skill for clinical bioethics committees, providing an overview of a conflict management training program, which I developed for the Washington Hospital Center Ethics Committee, as well as feedback and future directions for conflict management training.