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Die Friedens-Warte

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Die Friedens-Warte
DisciplinePolitical science
LanguageEnglish, German
Edited byAndreas von Arnauld, Michael Staack, Pierre Thielbörger
Publication details
History1899–present
Publisher
FrequencyBiannually
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Friedens-Warte
Indexing
ISSN0340-0255 (print)
2366-6714 (web)
LCCN45043360
JSTOR03400255
OCLC no.557606905
Links

Die Friedens-Warte: Journal of International Peace and Organization (The Peace Watch) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on international peace and organization. It was established in 1899 by Alfred Hermann Fried and is the oldest publication in the German-speaking world dedicated to peacekeeping and international organization.[1][2][third-party source needed]

History and significance

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The journal has played a crucial role in the field of peace studies for over a century.[citation needed] It was established during a time of growing international tensions, just before the outbreak of World War I. Despite facing challenges such as censorship during wartime, the journal has maintained nearly continuous publication since its inception.[3]

Content and focus

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The journal serves as a central forum for discussions in peace studies, offering:

- Articles in both German and English

- Contributions from various disciplines including political science, law, economics, sociology, social psychology, and social anthropology

- A platform for both scholarly exchange and practical application of peace-building expertise[1]

Publication details

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- Published biannually as double issues

- Peer-reviewed, ensuring high academic standards

- Indexed in several important databases, including Google Scholar and International Political Science Abstracts[1]

Impact and recognition

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The journal has been praised for its efficiency and impact. Norman Angell described it as "the most efficient periodical of the Pacifist movement in the world".[2]

Current status

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Today, The journal continues to be a vital publication in the field of peace studies and international relations. It maintains its tradition of bridging the gap between academic research and practical peacebuilding efforts, contributing to the ongoing discourse on achieving and maintaining peace in the international arena.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Die Friedens-Warte". Franz Steiner Verlag. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  2. ^ a b c "Die Friedens-Warte". IFHV. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  3. ^ Glück, Ines Rebhan (2014-06-14). "Alfred H. Fried and the peace movement during the war – censorship and derision". Der Erste Weltkrieg. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
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