All posts by Cynthia Alkon

Symposium on Energy and Environmental Conflict Resolution

On November 1, 2010, the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution and the JAMS Foundation will sponsor a symposium:  “Energy and the Environment:  Preventing and Resolving Conflicts.”  It will be at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York.  The event is divided into three main topics:  Alternatives to Fossil Fuels, Natural Gas Drilling … Continue reading Symposium on Energy and Environmental Conflict Resolution

Afghanistan adopts the “Chicago Model”

Many refer to elections as the ultimate in peaceful dispute resolution.  The international community places great importance on the power of elections to bring change and transition in countries around the world.  However, whether this approach makes sense is debated in the democratization community as many question “sequencing” and whether it is better to first … Continue reading Afghanistan adopts the “Chicago Model”

Not Illegal

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled today, in an advisory opinion, that Kosovo’s 2008 unilateral declaration of independence did not violate international law.  It will be interesting to watch the impact from this decision.  In the short term the obvious hope is that the decision will not incite violence in Serbia or within Kosovo.  … Continue reading Not Illegal