Voices on Peace and War
Peace & War Center
John and Mary Frances Patton Peace & War Center—a ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ academic center of excellence
About the PAWC
The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center is a ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to advance interdisciplinary knowledge on the relationship between peace and warfare at local, national, and global levels.
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THE 2023 EDITION OF THE JOURNAL OF PEACE AND WAR STUDIES (JPWS)
The 2023 issue of the Journal of Peace and War Studies gives special focus to the theme, “Peace in the Middle East: An Impossible Mission?"
Sponsored Student Experiences
The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace & War Center sponsors and promotes academic enhancement with hands-on learning experiences for students interested in peace and war topics. Students affiliated with the us take on leadership roles in the activities that we promote.
Research & Writing
The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center supports the field of military writing and research in three ways - by producing it, by encouraging it, and by awarding it.
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Military Writers’ Symposium
The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace & War Center is home to the annual ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Military Writers’ Symposium which convenes authors and experts in the fields of military history, intelligence, and current affairs to offer important perspectives on pressing global concerns.
Peace and War Summit
The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace & War Center annually hosts the Peace & War Summit which seeks to address some of today's most challenging topics in foreign policy and international relations by bringing together experts in the field for provocative conversations. The summit is followed by the publication of the Journal of Peace and War Studies.
Peace & War Newsletter
The John & Mary Frances Patton Peace & War Center publishes a weekly newsletter that features our Voices on Peace & War forum, student experiences, articles and videos by our Senior Research Fellows and a variety of other items focused on the topics of peace and war. Subscribe to receive the newsletter in your email for free.
Upcoming Events & Activities
October 7 to 8, 2024
30th Annual ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Military Writers' Symposium
Perception Wars: The Battle to Control Reality
This year, we invite you to join ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ faculty, staff, and students to celebrate 30 years of exceptional military writing and contemplate today’s most pressing issues in the information warfare field. This renowned two-day event will feature subject matter experts, those currently serving in the field, and some of the world’s leading military writers, including the 2024 William E. Colby Military Writers’ Award winner, Mariana Budjeryn.
Register to AttendËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Peace & War Summit
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March 2025
International Forum on Peace, Security, and Prosperity (IFPSP)
The IFPSP was founded in 2019 to educate global youth about the challenges of building and maintaining peace, security, and prosperity within liberal democracies in the digital age. The Forum brings civilian youth together with Officer Cadets to explore the role of our militaries in the peace making, peace building and sustaining activities.
Voices on Peace and War
Voices on Peace and War
Sins of the Father
Disclaimer: These opinion pieces represent the authors’ personal views, and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ or PAWC.
Voices on Peace and War
The Al Hol, Roj Camps and Syrian Detention Complex: Cruel and Dangerous Foreign Policy
Contact Us
- Director, NU Peace and War Center
- Director, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- wmorris@norwich.edu
- Ainsworth 217
- Associate Director, Peace and War Center
- Chair, Department of History and Political Science
- Associate Professor
- yku@norwich.edu
- Ainsworth 216