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Potential for Genocidal Violence in Syria?

Potential for Genocidal Violence in Syria?

A new study commissioned by the Center for the Prevention of Genocide concludes that the longer the current conflict in Syria continues, the greater the risk of genocide becomes in certain areas.

Bearing Witness in Cambodia

Bearing Witness in Cambodia

The Center for the Prevention of Genocide recently led a delegation to Cambodia to observe the trials of the Khmer Rouge leadership for crimes committed between 1975 and 1979.

President Obama Launches Major Prevention Initiative

President Obama Launches Major Prevention Initiative

President Obama spoke at the Museum, where he unveiled a new approach to preventing genocide and mass atrocities.

The Responsibility to Protect

The Responsibility to Protect

Watch Madeleine Albright, Richard Williamson, and Nicholas Kristof discuss the merits of this international doctrine to protect civilians from genocide.

CPG Blog Updates

Forecasting Mass Violence: Developing a Public Early Warning System

Forecasting Mass Violence: Developing a Public Early Warning System

Studies show that intervening to prevent genocide and mass killing is more likely to be successful the earlier it begins. Yet there is still no systematic, publicly available process for forecasting these atrocities. To help fill this critical gap, the Museum convened a group of experts to explore key aspects of designing and operating such a system.