Peace Making Projects in the Field
The U. S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, Templeton Foundation, El Hibri Foundation, American Council of Learned Societies, and George Mason University have supported Rothbart’s research and practice.
Informed by his studies, Rothbart has engaged in many peace-making projects, such as leading a team of investigators of human rights violations and in another project serving as co-manager of a conflict resolution process to prevent the outbreak of large-scale violence. His current project centers on the reasons why political extremists in the United States resort to violence and how to disengage them from hostilities.
Co-Director
Project Timeline: 2024 - Current
In this project funded by the U.S. State Department, researchers document, preserve, analyze and disseminate evidence of war crimes, mass atrocities and other gross human rights abuses committed by all militants during the current civil war in Sudan. The findings will be used for bringing perpetrators to justice, contributing to delivery of humanitarian assistance and countering misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
Human Rights Violations in Sudan
Living Through War: An oral history of civilians experiencing the effects of structural violence in Sudan
Principal Investigator
Project Timeline: 2020 - 2021
This oral history project showcases the testimony of 116 Sudanese about their experiences in war and their vision of a positive (just) future for Sudan. They reveal that long-term peace cannot be achieved without addressing structural injustices that have persisted for decades.
Compassion for the Enemy?: A Case Study
Principal Investigator
Project Timeline: 2019 - 2021
Hatred, fear, repulsion, enmity and humiliation—these emotions intensify enmity among activists of many protracted violent conflicts. But certain experiences, trainings and practices can actually foster compassion for the perceived enemy. This project offers the first detailed study of developing such compassion among young people who live in war zones.
Conflict Analysis Tools and Methods Capacity Building Training
Principal Trainer
Project Timeline: 2014
This project seek to the capacity of conflict resolution professionals to conduct in-depth field research using conflict analysis tools and methods and document the findings through publishable papers that can also influence civil society and government activities in conflict-prone and marginalized areas in Sudan and South Sudan, particularly the border region.
Darfur, Sudan: Breaking the Impasse of War
Co-Director, Sudan Task Group
Project Timeline: 2008 - 2012
This project brought together represents of the major militant groups engaged in violence against the central government, towards the goal of mitigating violence and developing a peaceful future for this war-torn nation.