Health has long been intertwined with the foreign policies of states. In recent years,
however, global health issues have risen to the highest levels of international politics and …

This article examines the role of higher education in the recovery of conflict-affected
societies and argues that while the sector is typically a very low reconstruction priority, it has …

Current reviews of diversity ideologies compare the efficacy of multiculturalism,
colorblindness, and polyculturalism in facilitating positive intergroup contact. This paper …

Palliative Care (PC) is still a relatively new concept in the Middle East (ME). It was first
introduced in Saudi Arabia in 1992 and only recently in countries such as Qatar, Bahrain …

This thesis argues that higher education systems in post-conflict states have the potential to
contribute towards more effective post-war reconstruction and recovery. However, while the …

Science education projects are being used to improve attitudes between conflicting groups,
but it is not clear which aspects of science make it an effective agent for this purpose. This …

Cross-border academic collaborations in conflict zones are vulnerable to escalated
turbulence, liability concerns and flagging support. Multi-level stakeholder engagement at …

Abstract The Middle East has been experiencing an ongoing political conflict for the past
several decades. This situation has been characterized by hostility often leading to violence …

This chapter addresses the “two faces” of higher education—the negative and positive
contributions that the sector can make to conflict and peacebuilding. It begins by analysing …

War and conflict affect human health both directly, through the violence, and indirectly by
disrupting economic and social systems that address health needs (Levy and Sidel 1997) …