Prof.Mohammed Abu-Nimer, PhD

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed and Timothy Seidel "Culture, Religion, and Politics in International Mediation." In: The Handbook of Mediation: Theory, Research and Practice. Alexia Georgakopoulos. (Ed.) London: Routledge, 2017.

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed and Timothy Seidel. “Religion, Politics, and Conflict Transformation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories” in Conflict Transformation and the Palestinians: Dynamics of Peace and Justice under Occupation, Alpaslan Özerdem, Chuck Thiessen, and Mufid Qassoum (Eds.). London: Routledge, 2016.

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed and Hilal, Maha "Combatting Global Stereotypes of Islam and Muslims:  Strategies and Interventions for Mutual Understanding." In: The State of Social Progress of Islamic Societies: Social, Economic, Political, and Ideological Challenges, International Handbooks of Quality Life. Habib Tiliouine and Richard J. Estes. (Eds.) Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2016. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-24774-8­_28

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed. “Interfaith Dialogue in Israel Palestine.” In: Religion, Conflict, and Peacemaking: an Interdisciplinary Conversation. Muriel Schmid (Ed.) University of Utah Press. (Accepted August 2015) (Forthcoming 2016)

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed. “Spiritual and Religious Dimensions: Principled Approaches to Nonviolence” In Understanding Nonviolence: Contours & Contexts. Maia Hallward and Julie Norman (Eds.). New York: Palgrave, 2015.

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed and Timothy Seidel.  “Peace and Reconciliation Processes” in The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity and Nationalism, eds. John Stone, Xiaoshuo Hou,Rutledge M. Dennis, Polly S. Rizova, and Anthony D. Smith  Malden, Mass.: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015.

• Abu-Nimer Mohammed. “Peacebuilding Principles and Values in Islam: Beyond the Basic Framework.” In: Peace on Earth: The Role of Religion in Peace and Conflict Studies. Thomas Matyók, Maureen Flaherty, Hamdesa Tuso, Jessica Senehi, Sean Byrne (Eds).  New York: Lexington Books, 2014

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed and Ilham Nasser. “Linking Peacebuilding and Child Development: A Basic Framework.” In: Pathways to Peace: the Transformative Power of Children and Families. James F. Leckman, Catherine Panter-Brick, Rima Salah (Eds.). Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2014.

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed. “Religion and Peacebuilding.” In: Handbook on Peacebuilding. Roger Mac Ginty (Ed.). New York: Routledge, 2013.

• Abu-Nimer Mohammed. “Basic Human Needs: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice.” In: Conflict Resolution and Human Needs: Linking Theory and Practice. Kevin Avruch and Chris, Mitchell (Eds.) New York: Routledge. 2013

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed. "Part I: Support Nonviolent Direct Action, Muslim Reflection." Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on the New Paradigm of Peace and War. Susan B. Thistlethwaite. (Ed.) Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

• Abu-Nimer. Mohammed “Building Peace in the Pursuit of Social Justice.” In Stanley M. Burgess and Michael D. Palmer (Eds.), Blackwell Companion to Religion and Social Justice. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK, 2012.

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed. "Religious Leaders in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: From Violent Incitement to Nonviolent Resistance." In Nonviolent Resistance in the Second Intifada: Activism and Advocacy. Maia Carter Hallward and Julie M. Norman (Eds.).  New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed, & J. Badawi. (2011). "Alternatives to war and violence: An Islamic perspective." In: Peace movements worldwide: History, psychology, and practices, Vol. 1: History and vitality of peace movements (pp. 151-169). M. Pilisuk & Michael Nagler (Eds.), Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. 2011.

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed.  "Peace and Coexistence Programs in the Israeli-Palestinian and Middle East Context." In: The Encyclopedia of Peace Psychology, Vol II. (Ed.) Daniel J. Christie, Wiley-Blackwell: 763-767; 2011.

•  “Hal Anta Mo’min.” (Interfaith Dialogue: Are You a Believer.) In Masarat, Iraq (Arabic). (Translated and revised based on David Smock Book 2002). (2010).

• “Islamic Resources of Peacebuilding: Achievements and Challenges” With Ihsan Yilmaz. In Islam and Peacebuilding: Gulen Movement Initiative. John Esposito and Ihsan Yilmaz (Eds.) Istanbul: Blue Dome Press, 2010.

•  “Islamic Model of Conflict Resolution: Principles and Challenges”, In Crescent and Dove: Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam. Qamar ul Huda (Ed.). Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace, 2010.

•  “Islamic Principles of Nonviolent and Peace Building: A Framework,” In: Conflict, Identity, and Reform in the Muslim World: Challenges for U.S. Engagement. Reprinted with permission. Dan Brumberg and Dina Shehata (Eds.). United States Institute of Peace, 2009.

• “Islamic Principles of Nonviolent and Peace Building: A Framework.” Also posted on beholders.org http://www.forusa.org/fellowship/sept-oct-04/abu-nimer.html.

• “Peace Building and Nonviolent Political Movements in Arab-Muslim Communities: A Case Study of the Palestinian Intifada” The chapter is translated into German. By: Reinhard Treu. Graswurzelrevolution Publications. 2009.

• “Liberation through Responsibility.” In: No Enemy to Conquer: Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World. By Michael Henderson. Waco Texas: Baylor University Press, 2008 (pp. 133-139).

• “The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” (With Simona Sharoni). In Understanding the Contemporary Middle East, 3nd edition, Ed. Jillian Schwedler, Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Press, 2008.

• “The Role of Religious Peacebuilding in Traumatized Societies: From Withdrawal to Forgiveness.” In: Peacebuilding in Traumatized Societies. Barry Hart (Ed.), New York: University Press of America, 2008 (p.239-261).

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed and Ilham Nasser. “Peace Education in a Bilingual and Bi-ethnic School for Palestinians and Jews in Israel: Lessons and Challenges” In: Educational Response to Conflict: Systemic Issues. Zvi Bekerman and Claire McGlynn (Eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.

• Abu-Nimer, Mohammed and Ned Lazarus. “The Peacebuilder’s Paradox and the Dynamics of Dialogue: Psychosocial Approaches to Israeli/Palestinian Peacebuilding.” In: Beyond Bullets and Bombs: Grassroots Peacebuilding between Palestinians and Israelis. J. Kuriansky (Ed.) Greenwood Press, 2007.

• “Bridging Conflict Resolution and Human Rights: Promises and Challenges.” In Human Rights and Conflict. Julie Mertus and Jeff Helsing (Eds.) Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace, 2006.

• “Nonviolent Action in Israel and Palestine: A Growing Force.” In Bridging the Divide: Peacebuilding in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Edy Kaufman, Walid Salem, and Juliette Verhoeven, (Eds.). New York: Lynne Rienner, 2006. (Also Translated into Italian)

• "Pax Americana and the Bush Doctrine in the Middle East: An Arab Post-Iraq War Perspective" in War and Border Crossings. Peter French, (Ed.). Rowman and Littlefield, Md. 2005.

• “Toward the Theory and Practice of Positive Approaches to Peacebuilding.” In Positive Approaches for Peace. Cynthia Sampson, Mohammed Abu-Nimer, and Claudia Liebler, (Eds.). Washington, DC: PACT publications, 2003.

• (With Amal Khoury and Lynn Kunkle). “The Muslim World Reacts to September 11.” In History behind the Headlines. The Origins of Conflicts Worldwide. Vol. 5. Nancy Matuzak, (Ed.). New York: Thompson Gale (pp. 209-244).

• “Seeking Justice and Reconciliation through Arab-Jewish Coexistence Encounters in Israel.” In Reconciliation in Global Perspective: Theory and Practice. Alice Akermann (Ed.). Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace, 2004.

• “The Miracles of Transformation through Interfaith Dialogue: Are You a Believer?” in Interfaith Dialogue. David Smock (Ed). Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace, 2002.

• “Reconciliation and Justice in Arab-Jewish Dialogue in Israel: Potential and Challenges.” In: Reconciliation, Justice, and Coexistence: Theory and Practice. Mohammed Abu-Nimer (Ed.) New York: Rowman and Littlefield, 2001.

• “Conflict Resolution in Islamic Context.” In: Conflict Resolution in Islam. Abdul Aziz Said, Nathan Funk and Ayse Kadayifici (Eds.). Lanham and New York: University Press of America, 2001.

• “Contrasts in Conflict Management in Cleveland and Palestine.” In: Traditional Cures for Modern Conflicts: African Conflict “Medicine”. William Zartman (Ed.), Boulder, CO.: Lynne Rienners, 2000.

• Abu-Nimer, M. and Simona Sharoni. “The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” In: Understanding the Contemporary Middle East. Deborah Gerner (Ed.), Boulder, CO.: Lynne Rienners, (2000 and 2004).

• “Dialogue and National Consensus: Israeli and Palestinian Peace Activists Pre-Madrid Conference: Dilemmas of Israeli and Palestinian Peace Activists.” In: Books on Israel, Kevin Avruch (Ed.), New York: SUNY Press, 1997.

• “Conflict Resolution Between Arabs and Jews in Israel: A Case of Change and Control.” In: Education in Divided Societies, Peter Lemish (Ed.), Haifa, Israel, 1996.

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