The key to reducing violence lies in our cultures

This is a guest post by Marty Branagan, author of The Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuilding Most of us – maybe even arms dealers – want to live in peace and safety. Yet violence is in epic proportions, particularly towards women, producing widespread fear and despair. Should we rely on governments...
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As the African Union Mission winds down in Somalia, what next?

This is a guest post by Jude Cocodia, author of Complex Solutions to Local Problems: Constructed Narratives and External Intervention in Somalia’s Crisis My book for Anthem titled Complex Solutions to Local Problems: Constructed Narratives and External Intervention in Somalia’s Crisis focused on the crisis in Somalia, the negative roles of external...
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January opens the year with a sense of renewal and momentum, setting the tone for the months ahead. Discover our featured releases for this month. The Failure of the Voice...

When the Mirror Lies: A Female Bodybuilder’s Battle with Fitness Tech and Body Dysmorphia

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