Research Catalog

Title

Preventing genocide : a blueprint for U.S. policymakers / Genocide Prevention Task Force ; Madeleine K. Albright, William S. Cohen, co-chairs ; John Danforth ... [et al.].

Publication

[Washington, D.C.] : American Academy of Diplomacy : United States Holocaust Memorial Museum : United States Institute of Peace, 2008.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Albright, Madeleine Korbel
• Cohen, William S.
• Danforth, John C.
• Genocide Prevention Task Force.
• American Academy of Diplomacy
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
• United States Institute of Peace

Description

xxiv, 147 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

Asserts that genocide is preventable, and that making progress toward doing so begins with leadership and political will. Provides 34 recommendations, starting with the need for high-level attention, standing institutional mechanisms, and strong international partnerships to respond to potential genocidal situations when they arise. Lays out a comprehensive approach, recommending improved early warning mechanisms, early action to prevent crises, timely diplomatic responses to emerging crises, greater preparedness to employ military options, and action to strengthen global norms and institutions.

Subject

Genocide > Prevention > Government policy > United States

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Foreword : a call to action by the co-chairs -- Letter from the convening organizations -- Executive summary -- Defining the challenge -- Leadership : the indispensable ingredient -- Early warning : assessing risks and triggering action -- Early prevention : engaging before the crisis -- Preventive diplomacy : halting and reversing escalation -- Employing military options -- International action : strengthening norms and institutions -- Summary of recommendations.

OCLC

• 279370875
• SCSB-11801845

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library