Violence and Conflict

Contrary to popular belief, conflict and violence oppose each other far more than they complement each other, with the notorious but unstable or lasting exception of instrumental violence. Therefore, the exit and prevention of violence should involve efforts to recognise the conflictual nature of the issues, and to dissociate it from any use of violence.

A tribute to Touraine

Sociologist of action, thinker of the post-industrial society, and companion of the Deuxième gauche, Alain Touraine (1925-2023) defended the ability of individuals to regain control of their lives. Portrait of a great intellectual and a social democrat.

Violence and climate change

In his opening speech on the second day of the international symposium: “Drought, and the Impact of Climate Change on the Political, Economic, and Demographic Situation of Iraq”, the sociologist, Michel Wieviorka, analyses the link between climate change and violence.