The Jennings Randolph Fellowship Program annually convenes a series of roundtable discussions in which fellows share findings from their research projects with other interested scholars, policymakers, and members of the press in the greater Washington D.C. area. To expand the reach of these discussions and add a "virtual seat " at the table for those unable to attend in person, the Institute has compiled a collection of archived audio recordings of several presentations made during the 2001-2002 fellowship year.

Presenters:

"Theory and Practice of International Mediation"

Presented by: Jacob Bercovitch

How can policymakers and scholars work together to improve the effectiveness of international mediation? An adviser to the government of New Zealand on preventive diplomacy and peacekeeping, Senior Fellow Jacob Bercovitch draws from his extensive empirical work on the correlates of mediation to suggest guidelines for more effective strategies in international mediation.

"Recent Thinking about Democratization in Post-Conflict Settings"

Presented by: Charles Call In April 2002, a group of international experts on democratization and post-conflict peacebuilding met at Brown University to discuss current trends and lessons learned from recent post-conflict peacebuilding initiatives. In a special presentation, Guest Scholar and Institute Grantee Charles T. Call discussed some of the major conclusions reached at the conference and made recommendations about effective policies for promoting good governance in the aftermath of war and in deeply divided societies. Call was joined in this presentation by Marina Ottaway (senior associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace).

"Beyond Crisis and Disorder: Accelerating Reform and Restructuring in Africa"

Presented by: Richard Joseph After the end of the Cold War, Africa experienced a wave of transitions to more democratic systems. Nevertheless, the continent is still characterized by weak states, persistent armed conflicts, and flawed electoral systems. Senior Fellow Richard Joseph reviews the key dimensions of what he calls the "African Predicament" and the need for a new strategic policy framework. Drawing upon his direct experiences in several African countries as director of the African Governance Program at the Carter Center, his presentation emphasizes the need for greater collaboration among policymakers, scholars and civil society activists in addressing the deepening crises of governance and statehood in Africa.

"Legal Authority for Peace: International Law, the Security Council and Armed Conflict in the Post-Cold War Period"

Presented by: Michael Matheson Senior Fellow Michael Matheson has focused his research at the Institute on the great expansion in legal authority asserted by the UN Security Council in conflict situations during the past decade, including the deployment of UN missions with expanded mandates; the imposition of economic and diplomatic sanctions; the authorization of the use of force; the creation of technical commissions to resolve disputes; and the creation of international criminal tribunals. In a special presentation, Matheson reviews these developments and explores possible further uses of the Council's legal authority to deal with armed conflict.
 

"The Macedonian-Albanian Conflict: A Violent Peace"

Presented by: Brenda Pearson What are the likely challenges to Macedonia's fragile peace on the road ahead? In this presentation, Senior Fellow Brenda Pearson discusses her impressions about the state of inter-ethnic relations from her recent field work in Macedonia, Kosovo, and Belgrade. A former senior political analyst for the International Crisis Group (ICG), Pearson as part of her research at the Institute spent several weeks interviewing officials, leaders of civil society, NGO representatives, and journalists from the ethnic Albanian and Macedonian communities.

"Guns and Olive Branches: The Military and the Israeli-Palestinian Relationship"

Presented by: Yoram Peri How does the Israeli military shape Israeli domestic and foreign policy priorities? Senior fellow Yoram Peri explores the Israeli Defence Force's relationships with the political echelon of Israel and its role in setting Israel's foreign and security policy. Based on his considerable research and experience in Israeli politics and journalism, Peri examines the IDF's support for the Oslo process in the 1990s and its reversal on this position since the 1999 intifada.

"Odd Jobs: The Role of Special Police Units in Kosovo"

Presented by: Robert M. Perito Recently returned from a visit to Kosovo and Bosnia, where he interviewed key figures in the international police missions, Senior Fellow Robert M. Perito described the organization and experience of the Special Police Units in Kosovo--the first non-military constabulary units deployed in a peace operation. An adjunct professor in the Program on Peacekeeping Policy at George Mason University, Perito previously served as deputy director of the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) at the U.S. Department of Justice where he supervised training programs for police in peace operations.

"The War Against Terrorism and the Philippines: A Report from Mindanao"

Presented by: Amina Rasul-Bernardo As the war against terrorism expands to the Philippines and the Southeast Asian region, what types of challenges can U.S. policymakers expect? Senior Fellow Amina Rasul-Bernardo explores issues of security, terrorism, and peace in conflict-plagued communities of Muslim Mindanao. Building upon personal in-depth knowledge and recent fieldwork in the Philippines, Rasul-Bernardo's presentation explores some of the highlights of her research at the Institute on the evolving military collaboration between the U.S. and the Philippines and the potential links between Islamic militants in the southern Philippines and international terrorist groups.

"Tools of Engagement: Saving Lives, Restoring Community, and the Challenge of Humanitarian Response"

Presented by: Eric Schwartz Drawing on his experience at the National Security Council (NSC) from 1993 to 2001, senior fellow Eric Schwartz reviewed the evolution of the Bush administration's views on peace operations and humanitarian assistance, as well as multilateral engagement related to these issues. A visiting lecturer in public and international affairs at Princeton University, Schwartz during his tenure at the NSC Schwartz held various positions including senior director for multilateral and humanitarian affairs where he served as the principal White House adviser on United Nations issues, peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, human rights, and refugees.

"Hunger for Peace: International Security, Humanitarian Assistance and Social Change in the DPRK"

Presented by: Hazel Smith What is the relationship between international humanitarian assistance, international security and social change in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)? Drawing on experience from her extensive work and travel in North Korea, including recent work with the international humanitarian community in Pyongyang, Senior Fellow Hazel Smith explores the intervention of the humanitarian community in North Korea and considers appropriate future policy options for international actors.

"Transnational Organized Crime and Conflict: Strategic Implications for the Military"

Presented by: Stan Tunstall What has been the impact of transnational organized crime on peace operations and what are the strategic implications of this growing threat for the military? A 21-year career officer in the U.S. Army, including service on a special task force for the U.S. Congress evaluating the vulnerability of the Capitol and other federal buildings to terrorist attacks, Senior Fellow Col. Stan Tunstall, explores the links between organized crime and conflict during a live roundtable at the Institute.