Centre for the Study of Divided Societies

Description

The Centre for the Study of Divided Societies was created in 2009 to provide a global focal point for teaching and research on ethno-national problems that divide and unite societies across the modern world.

The Centre for the Study of Divided Societies makes a significant contribution to public debate and the dissemination of ideas on a range of problems facing world leaders in the 21st Century. Its primary focus is to understand what factors within societies generate or disrupt peace and social harmony and what constitutional, social and economic mechanisms of conflict resolution are most suitable over the long-term.

A unique inter-disciplinary centre of academic excellence, it brings together social scientists, historians, policy makers and practitioners who conduct research on societal divisions – expressed both violently and non-violently – within divided cities, states or regions. It serves as a platform and flagship for the development of scholarly enterprises by leading researchers seeking to further knowledge on ethno-national conflict regulation, peace processes, third party mediation, and truth and reconciliation processes.

Offers funding

No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

2009

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King's College London (KCL)
London