Citizens must make a change

This is based on the extracts from the speech at the launch of 9 volumes on Conflict Prevention, Mediation and Resolution in Civil Wars. It is emphasized that the citizens should not be bystanders but play an active role in demanding for a negotiated solution and a political solution with dignity for all.

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[07-03-2008]

On Conflict Prevention and Peace Building

Views are expressed in this article about how the 9 volumes which were launched in the 25th of June came about. These volumes are a product of Dr Rupesinghes meanderings in the last 25 years, in his effort to promote conflict prevention and peace building.

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[07-02-2008]

Conflict Resolution and Transformation - Volume 11

This volume series is a collection of comprehensive papers on the causes of man-made conflicts & disasters, theories of conflict resolution, many complex forms of violence, the strategies and mechanisms of conflict transformation. These papers involve first-hand practical field experiences of the author in conflict mediation and resolution. Participative approaches to peacemaking and non-violent forms of resolving ethnic conflicts are further discussed at length. This volume series provides an extensive account on understanding the essence of resolving and transforming violent conflict into peaceful settlement.

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[06-25-2008]

The Voice - Volume 11

This volume series contains a wide range of speeches delivered by the author in numerous countries: in Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA at various international seminars and conferences on topics related to Peacemaking, Conflict Prevention, Mediation, Preventive Diplomacy and Early Warning. They provide an extensive experiential knowledge about the subject matter and the relevant issues.

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[06-25-2008]

Conflict Resolution and Transformation - Volume 1

This volume series is a collection of comprehensive papers on the causes of man-made conflicts & disasters, theories of conflict resolution, many complex forms of violence, the strategies and mechanisms of conflict transformation. These papers involve first-hand practical field experiences of the author in conflict mediation and resolution. Participative approaches to peacemaking and non-violent forms of resolving ethnic conflicts are further discussed at length. This volume series provides an extensive account on understanding the essence of resolving and transforming violent conflict into peaceful settlement.

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[06-25-2008]

Preventive Diplomacy

This book explains the process of resolving conflict through peaceful means before it becomes violent. It highlights the era of the Cold War and gives an overview on the conflicts. How can the pragmatic approach of early warning, early action, preventive diplomacy and civil society organizations help resolve disputes are dealt with at length.

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[06-25-2008]

Development and Conflict in Sri Lanka

This book explains the process of resolving conflict through peaceful means before it becomes violent. It highlights the era of the Cold War and gives an overview on the conflicts. How the pragmatic approach of early warning, early action, preventive diplomacy and civil society organizations can help resolve disputes are dealt with at length.

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[06-25-2008]

Early Warning

This collection of experiential papers discusses the concept of Early Warning and the many conceptual problems related to it. The topic of Early Warning is linked with ethnic violence, human rights and the role of the civil society. The author attempts to explain the involvement and the role of civil society organizations in early warning and preventive diplomacy in conflict situations. An explanatory note on the policy framework, the networking of early warning and the pragmatic approaches to preventive diplomacy are discussed at length.

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[06-25-2008]

The Voice - Volume 1

This volume series contains a wide range of speeches delivered by the author in numerous countries: in Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA at various international seminars and conferences on topics related to Peacemaking, Conflict Prevention, Mediation, Preventive Diplomacy and Early Warning. They provide an extensive experiential knowledge about the subject matter and the relevant issues.

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[06-25-2008]

Waging Peace

This volume contains a collection of the author’s writings and reflections on the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict and the peace process from 2002-2008. These writings attempt to chronicle a thorough analysis reflecting on the hope and despair of witnessing this deadly conflict. The height of this protracted conflict and the degenerating state of the country are given reflexive thought in this volume in an attempt to enlighten the concerned.

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[06-25-2008]