What's Happening in Conflict [03/20/17]

What's Happening in Conflict Resolution is a roundup of the all the ADR news, research, jobs, events and more. Check it out, and view past versions [HERE].

Negotiation and Conflict in the News

Loving v. Virginia

Fifty years ago, in the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia, the US Supreme Court decided that marriage is a constitutional right and withholding it – such as by forbidding interacial marriage – is unconstitutional. In this article, Palma Strand, a professor at Creighton University’s School of Law, discusses the profound social and political effects of that decision. (Omaha World-Herald)

Brexit Negotiations Are Right Up Ahead

“On Wednesday 29 March Theresa May will trigger Article 50, starting the process of Britain leaving the EU. The scale of the challenge should not be underestimated.” (The Mirror). This article maps out the negotiations surrounding what might turn out to be the messiest divorces of our times.

Negotiation and Conflict Blogs

In this blog article, Dimitria Mousioli connects mediation and positive psychology (with a dash of Dr. Seuss for good measure!)

In this guest post for EDRblo.org, Noam Ebner suggests ways in which Online Dispute Resolution could benefit environmental conflict resolution.

In Academia

Creighton University introduces its new Bachelors-to Masters degree program, combining Justice and Peace Studies with Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Call for Papers

JOURNAL OF PEACEBUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT

CALL FOR PAPERS

Volume 13 Number 1 OPEN ISSUE

The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development is calling for papers for Volume 13 Number 1, which is to be published in April 2018. JPD foregrounds qualitative methodologies, especially empirically based case studies that facilitate grounded and fresh analysis to serve theory, policy and strategy development. JPD offers a space for scholars and practitioners to examine the logic and impacts of dominant policies and practices, and to cultivate visionary, holistic approaches striving to advance collaboration between the fields of peacebuilding and development. Our authors, advisors and editorial staff represent global scholarship, practice and activism. See the full CfP here

Upcoming Events

Symposium – 50 Years of Loving: Seeking Justice Through Love and Relationships

March 23-24, 2017

The Werner Institute and the 2040 Initiative
at the Creighton University School of Law
invite you to a symposium exploring how the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision of Loving v. Virginia has influenced society institutionally, demographically and relationally. Participants will also develop strategies for moving from thought to action by building relationships across difference.

The Creighton Law Review seeks submissions exploring issues related to this landmark case. Please visit our call for submissions page.

In partnership with Kutak Rock LLP