Conflict and Crimes - Preparatory assignments

What is Wood’s argument against the distinction between “strategic” and “opportunistic” rape and what does she propose instead? ▪ Based on the accounts detailed in the Eriksson Baaz & Stern article, would you qualify rape by soldiers in the DRC as predominantly strategic, opportuni...

▪ How do Valentino’s and Straus’ subjects of analysis relate to the legal concept of ‘crimes against humanity’? ▪ What families of theories that attempt to explain mass killings does Valentino discuss and why does he dismiss them? o What do you think of his proposed alternative? ...

▪ What is transitional justice? What are the main dilemmas states in transition need to address? ▪ How do you evaluate the South African TRC as a means to achieve transitional justice? ▪ What alternative forms of transitional justice could have been effective in South Africa?

▪ What approach does Bjørgo take in arguing what could be useful strategies to prevent terrorism? o Do you find his approach convincing? ▪ What is the difference between deradicalization and disengagement? o Do you find this a useful differentiation? ▪ How, in your opinion, should gov...