Preventing genocide
Subtitle: a blueprint for U.S. policymakers
By: Genocide Prevention Task Force ; Madeleine K. Albright, William S. Cohen, co-chairs ; John Danforth [and others]
Contributors: Albright, Madeleine Korbel; Cohen, William S.; Danforth, John C.; American Academy of Diplomacy; United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; United States Institute of Peace
Publisher: American Academy of Diplomacy; United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; United States Institute of Peace
Published: 2008
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Genocide; Government policy; Prevention
Description: 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.
Notes: Also available via the World Wide Web.
Table of contents: title: Foreword : a call to action by the co-chairs; title: Letter from the convening organizations; title: Executive summary; title: Defining the challenge; title: Leadership : the indispensable ingredient; title: Early warning : assessing risks and triggering action; title: Early prevention : engaging before the crisis; title: Preventive diplomacy : halting and reversing escalation; title: Employing military options; title: International action : strengthening norms and institutions; title: Summary of recommendations.