George A. Lopez
Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Professor of Peace Studies
Office: 115 Hesburgh Center
Phone: 574-631-6972
Email: lopez.1@nd.edu
Areas of Expertise
Peace studies, economic sanctions, repression and human rights violations, ethics and the use of force
A prominent scholar and commentator on governmental repression, human rights violations, the ethics of the use of force and economic sanctions, Lopez is also an advisor to the U.N. Security Council, the European Union, and numerous governments, foundations and organizations involved in human rights, international affairs and peace research. In numerous books and articles he has argued against the reflexive resort to the use of military force. “The punish-and-destroy model is not the answer,” he argued recently. “Despite six years of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, terrorist attacks and suicide bombings are on the rise. Diplomatic strategies can and do work effectively, but they have been overshadowed by the constant drumbeat of war.”
VIDEOS
ND EXPERTS
Syria vetoes lead to “full gun assault” by Assad
Sanctions on Syria will “bite hard”
Lopez says U.N. sanctions on Iran are strong
Sen. Lugar’s report on Cuba sanctions “right on the mark”
Kroc Institute’s Lopez praises Rice U.N. appointment
ND NEWSWIRE ARTICLES
Lopez testifies on sanctions against Iran before national security subcommittee
Lopez installed as first Hesburgh Chair in Peace Studies
IN THE NEWS
New York Times—North Korea Tones Down Language, Giving Hope for Dialogue
Christian Science Monitor—North Korea: What message will John Kerry take to Asia next week?
Bloomberg—U.S. Isn’t ‘Getting Too Jumpy’ on Kim Threats, Rice Says
Christian Science Monitor—If North Korea tests missile, might US shoot it down?
Reuters—North Korean elite beating sanctions, one plasma TV at a time
NPR—Why North Korea Makes Everyone Nervous … Except Dennis Rodman
Bloomberg—U.S. Intelligence Chief ‘Very Concerned’ on North Korea
Bloomberg—U.S. Calls North Korean Threats Hyperbolic
NPR—How Credible Are North Korea’s Threats?
Reuters—Analysis: New sanctions on North Korea may be tougher, but impact in doubt
Reuters—Analysis: North Korea nuclear-test drama rehashes old script
New York Times—Analysis: North Korea nuclear-test drama rehashes old script
Christian Science Monitor—US sees signs that China is tiring of North Korea’s antics
CNN—For the U.N. and North Korea: Game On
Bloomberg—North Korea to Boost Nuclear Power After New UN Sanctions
CNN—What should U.S. do about North Korea launch?
CNN—N. Korea’s launch sparks worries about nukes, Iran and the Pacific
BBC World—Chemical Weapons in Syria
America—World Watches As Syria Suffers
Voice of America—US Cites Hezbollah Support for Assad in New Sanctions Announcement
San Francisco Chronicle—Assad Isolation Grows Amid Rebel Claims Syria PM Also Defected
San Francisco Chronicle—Syrian Prime Minister Hijab Defects, Opposition Leaders Say
Bloomberg—Assad Isolation Grows As Rebels Claim Syria PM Defected
CNN International—Syria & Chemical Weapons
Bloomberg Businessweek—Assad Grip Shaken by Bomb; UN Delays Action
Bloomberg Businessweek—Army Strain May Block Assad Repeating Father’s Blitz Nationwide
Bloomberg Businessweek—Russian UN Veto Shields Assad As Violence Rages In Syria
International Business Times—Russia Reported Backing Annan’s Unity Plan For Syria
Sydney Morning Herald—Syria peace plan hits a Russian roadblock
International Business Times—Russia Reported Backing Annan’s Unity Plan For Syria
Bloomberg—Russia Said to Endorse Replacing Assad in Turn From Ally
Bloomberg—Russia Must Drop Assad Before Talks, U.S. Official Says
Bloomberg Businessweek—Russia Must Drop Assad Before Talks, U.S. Official Says
The Daily Beast—Iraq War Sanctions Run Amok: Shakir Hamoodi’s Story
MSNBC (The Dylan Ratigan Show)—Will the US call Russias bluff on Syria?
CNN.com—The only glimmer of hope for Syria
CNN International—Syria and State Violence
CNN.com—U.S., Russia grapple for common ground on Syria transition
CNN International—Syria and Sanctions
CNN Anderson Cooper—Keeping Syria’s so-called ceasefire
New York Times—Cease-Fire in Syria Exposes Heavy Price of Just Buying Time
CNN (op-ed)—Will Obama move thwart murderous regimes?
Reuters—Obama seeks to stop Syria, Iran tech assault on activists
FOX News.com—UN computer shipment to North Korean regime violates US manufacturer’s ban
CNN.com—Syria’s al-Assad gaining strength under U.N. moves, experts say
Associated Press—Truce eroding as first UN monitors head to Syria
New York Times—In North Korea Deal, Son Inherits Father’s Framework
Bloomberg—North Korea Agrees to Halt Nuclear Tests, Missile Launches Amid U.S. Talks
The Guardian—North Korea pledges to halt nuclear programme in exchange for US aid
CNN (op-ed) Russia and China: Sabotaging UN with Vetoes
Bloomberg/Businessweek—China’s UN Veto on Syria May Not Hurt Relations With Persian Gulf
Bloomberg/Businessweek—Iran Anxiety No Match for Central Bankers Sedating Traders With Cheap Cash
Reuters—Russia UN veto on Syria aimed at crushing West’s crusade
CNN International—Syria violence and sanctions
New York Times—At UN, pressure is on Russia for refusal to condemn Syria
Reuters—Analysis: Oil reports may offer Obama an out on Iran
Los Angeles Times—U.S., Europe choose risky strategy with sanctions on Iran
International Business Times—Iran Sanctions: Will They Work, or Will They Backfire?
NPR.com—Syrians Cope With Economic Crisis Amid Uprising
Huffington Post—So Much Worse Than Civil War
Reuters UK—Iran sanctions push is test for West diplomacy
Inter-Press Service—Syrian Leader Survives on Unrelenting Russian-Chinese Support
Businessweek—Syrian ministers face Arab travel ban
Associated Press—Syrian ministers face Arab travel ban
Wall Street Journal—More Than 250 Children Among Dead, U.N. Says
Washington Post—U.N. report documents Syria’s ‘gross violations of human rights’
New York Times—Syria Calls Arab League Sanctions ‘Economic War’
Christian Science Monitor—Why Obama sees time as ripe for overture to Burma regime
Businessweek—Syria’s Suspension From Arab League to Renew UN Sanctions Push
New York Times—With Rare Double U.N. Veto on Syria, Russia and China Try to Shield Friend
Business Week—Russia Defends Top Mideast Ally in Opposing UN Vote on Syria
MSNBC—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
CBS—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
CNBC—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
The Journal (Ireland)—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
Forbes—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
MSN Money—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
The Mainichi Daily News (Japan)—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
Atlanta Journal Constitution—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
San Jose Mercury News—China confirms visit from Gadhafi representatives
Huffington Post—Libya: Gaddafi Representatives Visited China To Buy Arms
San Francisco Chronicle—U.S. Said to Plan Request at UN of $1.5 Billion for Libya
Bloomberg—U.S. Said to Plan Release at UN of $1.5 Bln in Libyan Assets
Washington Examiner—Hispanics still wary of Obama over deportations
NPR—Can New Sanctions Topple Assad’s Regime?
Christian Science Monitor—Seize the sanctions moment in Syria
Bloomberg—U.S. May Call for Assad to Step Down Amid Violence in Syria, Official Says
San Francisco Chronicle—U.S. May Call for Assad to Step Down in Syria, Official Says
Businessweek—U.S. May Call for Assad to Step Down in Syria, Official Says
Businessweek—Assad Admits Mistakes as Criticism of Syrian Killings Grows
Bloomberg—Assad Admits to ‘Mistakes’ in Clampdown
San Francisco Chronicle—Assad Admits Mistakes as Criticism of Syrian Killings Grows
Peacemaking and Aid to Terrorists— PBS Religion and Ethics
Unrest grows over economic woes— Inter Press Service
Wall Street Journal—U.N. Slaps Iran With New Curbs
LA Times—Iran is hit with new set of U.N. sanctions
BBC—Fourth Iran sanctions: Last resort or lost opportunity?
WBEZ—New Sanctions Agains Iran— Chicago Public Radio’s Worldview
World Politics Review—Iran Nuclear Standoff: The Fog of Sanctions
Huffington Post—With Sanctions Agains Iran, Congress Should Defer to the President
Huffington Post—Improving Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism
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