A window onto internal conflicts and social issues, Culture and Society offers a fresh perspective on the religious, ethnic, gender, class, and cultural divisions that characterize societies. Recent issues included articles on the failed American public diplomacy efforts in Iraq; the future of Afghan women's rights; and the new generation of American foreign policymakers. Analysts, journalists, scholars, and policymakers of diverse expertise are selected to contribute.

Working from Within:
Nigerian Women and Conflict Resolution

By Gwendolyn Mikell

Most national conflicts have to do with competition for political space and resources. Recent conflict resolution and political activism by Nigeria's Muslim women's groups are worthy of deeper consideration because of the political and policy relevance for the international community in peace building and societal reconstruction. While women's groups throughout Africa are making progress in peace and reconstruction efforts in places such as Liberia and Sierra Leone, initiatives in Nigeria are particularly noteworthy. more...