The Hague Institute President, Dr. Abi Williams, recently spoke with Bruno Braak, founder and author of video blog War and Peace Talk (WAPT). Dr. Williams discussed issues affecting Syria, conflict prevention, and the responsibility to protect (R2P). War and Peace Talk invites experts to share perspectives on issues related to Syria, Afghanistan, humanitarian aid and intervention.

From War and Peace Talk:

Abiodun Williams (President of The Hague Institute for Global Justice) tells of his first steps in the work of peace and justice and tells of his days as a young UN peacebuilder. Dr Williams reflects on the possibilities and limits of peacekeeping. He lists a few ingredients for successful peacekeeping. | Watch this interview

Mr. Braak’s conversation with Dr. Williams included four additional topics:

• Making the Case for Conflict Prevention
• The Responsibility to Protect
• Syria: Intervention or Diplomacy
• Security Council Reform is Necessary