Mary Kaldor

Mary Kaldor is a British scholar and researcher known for her work on global conflict and security. She studies how modern wars and violence differ from traditional interstate conflicts, often focusing on "new wars" characterized by blurred lines between civilians and combatants, involvement of non-state actors, and social or political motives. Kaldor advocates for approaches that address the root causes of violence, such as inequality and social divisions, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and innovative strategies to build peace in complex, often fragile, conflict zones.