The following links will help you explore the themes of Chapter 12 on the Web.

Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR)

IWPR is dedicated to presenting unbiased information on international conflict areas and most specifically with encouraging accurate reporting of conflict. Among its activities are the establishment and running of journalist training projects. The IWPR Web site offers specific conflict analysis and many valuable links to other sites.

Peace Resource Center

The Peace Resource Center is sponsored by the University of Minnesota’s Human Rights Library and is essentially a directory of links related to peace studies and concerns. Categories of links include general peace documents, war and peace documents, recent peace accords, humanitarian law, international criminal tribunals, public awareness, media outlets, and human rights education.

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

This Sweden-based research institute studies and reports on conflict and cooperation issues of importance to international peace and security. In addition to offering specialized reports, the institute publishes an annual report on armaments, disarmament, and international security—one of the most valuable documents in the field. The SIPRI Web site is loaded with data and analyses related to international conflict.

United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

The United States Institute of Peace is a nonpartisan federal institute funded by the U.S. Congress. Its stated mission is to “strengthen the nation’s capacity to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflict.” Of particular value on the institute’s Web site are the various news and peace reports on conflict or tension areas such as the Middle East, the Balkans, and North Korea.