Mary Kaldor

Mary Kaldor is professor of global governance at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the author of New and Old Wars: Organized Violence in a Global Era. She was a founding member of European Nuclear Disarmament (END) and co-chair of the Helsinki Citizens Assembly.

World Vigil

What Happens When Violence Is an Everyday Occurrence What Happens When Violence Is an Everyday Occurrence

Recent horrific incidents are a consequence of the weakening of social inhibition against the use of violence.

Jul 21, 2016 / Mary Kaldor

Ukraine and Crimea: A Report From the Front

Ukraine and Crimea: A Report From the Front Ukraine and Crimea: A Report From the Front

Grassroots activists in Kiev want democracy, social justice, and an end to corruption. If the peace agreement holds, they just might have a chance.

Nov 25, 2015 / Mary Kaldor

Why Another ‘War on Terror’ Won’t Work

Why Another ‘War on Terror’ Won’t Work Why Another ‘War on Terror’ Won’t Work

When we respond to terror attacks with air strikes and drone killings, we seem oblivious to the terror for which we ourselves are responsible.

Nov 17, 2015 / Mary Kaldor

Gone Nuclear: How the World Lost Its Way Gone Nuclear: How the World Lost Its Way

As the world reacts to news of North Korea's underground nuclear test, a crucial anniversary is observed: Twenty years ago at the Reykjavik Summit, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorb...

Oct 10, 2006 / Feature / Richard Falk, Mary Kaldor, Randall Caroline Forsberg, and George Perkovich

Letter to America Letter to America

We must contain terror and protect its victims through extending human rights law.

Oct 10, 2002 / Feature / Mary Kaldor

Wanted: Global Politics Wanted: Global Politics

New types of violence are on the rise, and the only exit route is political.

Oct 18, 2001 / Feature / Mary Kaldor

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