Robert Rubinstein's Page

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

Robert A. Rubinstein is professor of anthropology and international relations at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, where from 1994-2005 he directed the Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts. He earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from SUNY Binghamton, and a MsPH from the School of Public Health of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rubinstein has published 100 journal articles and book chapters, and has authored or edited 7 books. His most recent book, published in 2008 is Peacekeeping Under Fire: Culture and Intervention. His work has been supported by numerous foundations, including the , the Ford Foundation, National Science Foundation, the John and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research. Among his several awards and honors, Rubinstein was the recipient in 2000 of the Edward Weisband Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service or Contributions to Public Affairs. He is the current President of the Central New York Peace Studies Consortium and serves on the board of directors of the Ploughshares Fund.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Middle East -- Egypt
Central America-- Belize
Urban United States-- Chicago, Syracuse, Atlanta

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

USA

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Professor, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://faculty.maxwell.syr.edu/rar/

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.ploughshares.org/

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/parc/

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Humanitarian Relief, Civil Society, Organizational Development, Health

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Training, Evaluation, Program Design, Fundraising, Program Administration, Advocacy, Intervention, Research