Books & Edited Volumes
These books and edited volumes were developed through collaborative work on conflict resolution, justice systems, and decision-making in complex environments—work that continues to inform my professional teaching and advisory engagements.
These publications are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. They reflect prior professional work in rule of law and conflict resolution and do not relate to Maryland legal services.
Neuroscience and Peacebuilding: Exploring the Neurobiological Dimensions of Violent Conflict and the Peacebuilding Potential of Neuroscientific Discoveries
This three-part NeuroPeace series brings together neuroscientists and peacebuilding practitioners to examine how developments in brain science can inform conflict prevention, mitigation, and recovery.
Written for a broad professional audience, the series connects neuroscience research with practical challenges encountered in violent conflict and post-conflict settings.
Part 1: Individual Aggression
Part 2: Group Dynamics
Part 3: Trauma
NeuroPeace Part 1: INDIVIDUAL AGGRESSION
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NeuroPeace Part 2: INDIVIDUAL AGGRESSION
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NeuroPeace Part 3: TRAUMA
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Fighting serious Crimes: Strategies and Tactics for Conflict-Affected Societies
This practical guide examines approaches to investigating and prosecuting serious crimes in fragile and post-conflict settings.
Drawing on experience from more than 20 conflict-affected jurisdictions—including Libya, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq, and Colombia—the book addresses challenges across investigation, legal reform, prosecution, and defense.
Speaking their Peace: Personal Stories from the Frontlines of War and Peace
This edited volume presents firsthand accounts from practitioners and communities working in conflict and post-conflict environments, highlighting the human dimensions of recovery, reconciliation, and institutional rebuilding.
Model Codes for Postconflict Criminal Justice: Model Criminal Code
This volume provides a model criminal code designed to support the rebuilding of justice systems in post-conflict societies, with emphasis on legality, accountability, and institutional integrity.
Model Codes for Postconflict Criminal Justice: Model Code of Criminal Procedure
This companion volume provides a comprehensive model criminal procedure framework, including legal provisions, commentary, and implementation guidance for practitioners and policymakers.