Scholarship on the dynamics of peace and conflict is in the midst of a geographic
renaissance. Within the discipline there is growing interest among political geographers in …

Preservation of natural and cultural heritage is often said to be something that is done for the
future, or on behalf of future generations, but the precise relationship of such practices to the …

This book investigates peacebuilding in post-conflict scenarios by analysing the link
between peace, space and place. By focusing on the case studies of Cyprus, Kosovo …

Following the devastation of the northern Iraqi city of Mosul by the Islamic State (IS),
UNESCO launched a project to 'Revive the Spirit of Mosul'. This article critically reflects on …

The 'spatial turn'in peace research has primarily highlighted the visuality of the spaces in
which peace takes place. In this article, however, we argue that 'sound'can challenge rigid …

The war in Syria, and the rise of non-state radical actors placed a spotlight on the scale and
intensity of destruction of cultural heritage sites in Syria. The Ancient City of Aleppo, a World …

Heritage Futures is a four-year collaborative international research programme (2015–2019)
funded by a UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)'Care for the Future'Theme …

Following the devastation of the northern Iraqi city of Mosul by the Islamic State, various
foreign actors launched initiatives to reconstruct the heritage sites of the city. However, such …

The destruction of heritage in conflict has emerged as a key challenge to global security and
the prospects of peace. In response to the deliberate targeting of heritage sites by the …

Much has been written about rebuilding conflict-affected societies, but its implementation in
urban contexts needs further examination. In urban studies, some scholars have highlighted …