Essential Reading for the topics of our courses:
Peter Wallensteen: Understanding Conflict Resolution
One of the best book on the topic = extensive coverage, brilliantly written, systematic approach, many references to relevant publications, very up to date (Info about the book: https://study.sagepub.com/wallensteen4e and
"Pathways for Peace" (edited from UNO and World Bank)
Excellent coverage for international conflict analysis and peace building
(free online access available in pdf format)
Geoff Harris: Achieving Security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Cost effective Alternatives to the Military
(The book title is misleading: the essays in this book are much more general than only focusing on Central Africa)
That is an excellent introduction to elementary topics like: Disarmament, De-Militarization, Peace-building, sustainable shaping of post-war societies etc. Higly recommended!
Howard Clark: Demilitarising minds, demilitarizing societies
Very good concise handling of the topic of militarization and how to de-militarize
Kevin Sites: In the Hot Zone - One man, one year, 20 wars
Brilliant investigative journalist work of a top courageous journalist. Presents the reality of wars in the world via grassroot reporting with only elementary reporting equipment. Highly recommended. Yahoo Hires Journalist to Report on Wars
Fredrik Heffermehl: Peace is possible
30 impressive work examples of persons and NGOs how to overcome war and violence
Severine Autesserre: The Frontlines of Peace. An Insider´s Guide to Changing the World OUP 2021
Award Brochures of the Bremen International Peace Award by the Threshold Foundation
Collection of good examples of NGOs working for peace, disarmament, justice, overcoming of violence
Secondary Reading:
Richard Holbrooke: To end a war
A political Thriller in which the US special envoy to Bosnia reports about his diplomatic work for the Bosnican peace agreement. A gripper.
Jared Diamond: Collapse. How Societies choose to fail or succeed
What makes societies to collapse or to survive
Thomas Friedman: The Lexus and the Olive Tree
About the two roots of modern societies (tradition and globalization)
Thomas Friedman: The World is Flat
How globalization changes the world
