Michael English: PACS Director
Positions: Director and Associate Teaching Professor
Email: Michael.D.English@colorado.edu
Office Location: Norlin Library S423 (4th and 1/2 floor in suite S436 with SUEP)
Office Hours: Please schedule an appointment or email me.
Dr. Michael D. English is a specialist in conflict analysis and resolution. He holds a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason, an MBA from University of Colorado Denver, a MS in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University, and a BFA from the University of Cincinnati. Prior to joining CUBoulder, Michael taught at George Mason University’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution and as a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta’s Mediterranean Academy for Diplomatic Studies. He has also lived in Malta and worked as the program coordinator for the George Mason’s dual degree graduate program with the University of Malta in Mediterranean Security and Conflict Analysis and Resolution.
Michael is the author of The U.S. Institute of Peace: A Critical History, and the former editor of Unrest Magazine. His research explores the interaction between people and social structures that creates and maintains violence-generating systems, as well as opportunities for groups to develop more peaceful social orders. His other interests include political violence, terrorism, national security, social movements, critical pedagogy, peace history, and the role of the arts in promoting social change. He has also mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students in the production of their research projects and is always willing to meet with students regarding their work.
Selected Publications
English, Michael D., and Richard E. Rubenstein. “Positive Peace,” In Wiley Handbook of Conflict, edited by Solon Simmons and Sergei Samoilenko, Wiley (In Press) 2024.
English, Michael D. H-Diplo, H-Net Reviews. 2024.
English, Michael D., and Richard E. Rubenstein. “Systemic Violence,” In (Third Edition), edited by Lester Kurtz. Oxford: Academic Press, 2022.
English, Michael D. “The Triple Crisis: Reevaluating Socioeconomic Values in a Period of Social Reconstruction,” In , edited by Richard E. Rubenstein and Solon J. Simmons. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, 2021.
English, Michael D. Boulder, Colorado: First Forum Press, Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc, 2018.
English, Michael D., and Derek Sweetman. Journal of Mediation & Applied Conflict Analysis 4, no. 1 (2017): 56–79.
English, Michael D., and Derek Sweetman. Unrest Magazine, October 2013.
Thesis and Dissertation Supervision at CU Boulder
Henry Stoner, "NGOs in Transition: Exploring Organizational Changes and Online Work Strategies Post-COVID-19." Honors Thesis, International Affairs Program, May 2024 (Chair).
Andrew Oldroyd Pace, "The Limits of Unlimited War: American Victory Doctrine from Unconditional Surrender to Peace with Honor, 1943-1973." Doctoral Dissertation, History Department, May 2023 (Committee member)
Kerouac Awbrey, "Justice for Comfort Women through a Restorative Lens." Honors Thesis, International Affairs Program, May 2023. (Chair)
Katherine Bennett, "The Conflict Psychology of Non-Cisgendered People." Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, May 2023. (Chair)
Clara Butler, "Creating Sustainable Peace Through Youth Involvement: An Assessment of Best Practices in Peace Education Programs in Post-Civil War West Africa." Honors Thesis, International Affairs Program, May 2023. (Chair)
Nicolette Ohlsen, "The Political Participation “Gap”: An Exploration of Inuit Political Barriers, Views, and the Modes of Resistance." Honors Thesis, May 2022. (Chair)
Eliza Smith, "Language as a Facet of Identity: The Cases of Catalonia & Kurdistan." Honors Thesis, May 2022. (Committee member)
Jemil Abdu Kassahun, "Diaspora Views on Ethnic Federalism in Ethiopia." Honors Thesis, May 2021. (Chair)
Olivia Brock Wittenberg, "Why Do Countries Not Ratify Human Rights Treaties? A Case Study of Commitment to CEDAW." Honors Thesis, May 2020. (Chair)
Current Advisees
Allie Lidsey - International Affairs Program, Honors Thesis (Chair)
Edyn Webber - International Affairs Program, Honors Thesis (Committee member)