War, Peace,
Security Guide The Canadian Forces
College has created an information
resource centre on war and peace. Graphical links to armed forces, peace and
disarmament sites, and military information are available. Visit the clickable
map of world conflicts. Choose two contemporary conflicts to explore. Who are
the main combatants? What are the main issues? Can you identify any
similarities between the two conflicts? Do you have any suggestions for
resolution to the conflict? Are other international actors a help or a
hindrance to the conflict?
Dreams of
Tibet PBS Online brings you a very educational website devoted to issues
surrounding Tibet
and its quest for independence. View the chronology of Tibet's
history starting in the year 600. Then read about Tibetan Buddhism and find out
exactly who is the Dalai Lama. Review interviews with
Richard Gere, who is a "free Tibet"
activist as well as an actor, or Martin Scorses who directed the movie
"Kundun" which is based on the biography of the Dalai Lama. You can
also share your thoughts in a discussion forum.
CAIN Web Service The
Conflict Archive on the Internet provides information on "the
Troubles" in Northern Ireland.
There are links to the key events and issues. You can also learn more about the
society in Northern Ireland.
INCORE
Initiative on Conflict Resolution & Ethnicity has an Internet Guide that
allows you to examine the most recent international conflicts and nationalist
movements in detail. Read about the Kurd's quest for their
own state. Find out what is happening in Kosovo. There are links to
prime sources, Email lists and newsgroups, news sources, maps, and non
governmental organizations. You can also gather information according to theme.
Want to know how war affects children? Visit the "Children and
Conflict" link.