Dissertation Defense: James Adams, Assessing Interventions Stalled in Negative Peace: A Model for Peace and Stability Operations

Doctoral Candidate: James Adams

The purpose of the study is to examine the problem of a peace and stability operation that has stalled in apparent negative peace conditions (violence is suppressed by outside intervention; conflict-party hostile sentiments remain unchanged), and not progressing into sustainable positive peace conditions (underlying root causes and conditions being sufficiently addressed, conflict party relations improved). The primary work of the study has been to explore for concepts and frameworks by which to examine the elements involved, create tools necessary for the purpose, and advance peace and stability operation analysis and effectiveness. The recent intervention in Bosnia-Herzegovina is utilized as a case study. The research is primarily based on abduction theory.

Tuesday, April 30th 
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Truland Building Room 555