
The Center for International Conflict Resolution (CICR) contributes to the resolution of international deadly conflict through research, education, and practice. CICR strives to increase understanding of international conflicts through innovative, collaborative research and is committed to offering courses, fellowships, scholarships, and training programs that disseminate knowledge about conflicts and their causes
CICR’s efforts focus on participatory processes that increase social capital and engagement in long-term peace processes. We encourage the movement towards “positive,” sustainable peace and seek to generate creative opportunities to help strengthen this process. We foster inclusiveness and creative human development
The Center for International Conflict Resolution (CICR) at Columbia University, New York, contributes to the resolution of international deadly conflict through research, education and practice. CICR strives to increase understanding of international conflicts through innovative, collaborative research and is committed to offering courses, fellowships, scholarships and training programs that disseminate knowledge about conflicts and their causes.
CICR’s efforts focus on participatory processes that increase social capital and engagement in long-term peace processes. We encourage the movement towards ‘positive’ sustainable peace. We generate creative opportunities, even if they are simply instances, which can help strengthen this process. We foster inclusiveness and creative human development.
The Center for International Conflict Resolution was founded by Dr. Andrea Bartoli as the International Conflict Resolution Program in 1997. The Center began with a course on the role of religious figures as peace makers, based on the Andrea Bartoli’s involvement in the Mozambique peace process with the Sant’Egidio Community.
In January 2002 the Center took its present name, expanding its mandate and programs. The same year, former U.S. Senator George Mitchell joined the Center as a Senior Fellow sharing the lessons learnt and his experience of mediation in Northern Ireland and, more recently, the Middle East. Professor Jean-Marie Guéhenno serves as current Director of the Center for International Conflict Resolution.
The Center for International Conflict Resolution contributes to conflict transformation and peace-building of deadly conflict worldwide through research, education, and practice. CICR responds directly to the expressed needs of parties involved in ongoing conflicts, empowering individuals and organizations to address conflicts constructively. CICR also coordinates its efforts with academics and practitioners from international, governmental and non-governmental organizations in joint research and action.
The Center for International Conflict Resolution is located within the Salzman Institute for War and Peace Studies at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University. CICR’s mandate is to: