Introduction

Tampere Peace Research Institute (TAPRI) is a multidisciplinary and international research centre, whose mission is to conduct high quality research on the causes of war, non-violent resolution of conflicts, and conditions for peace. In accordance with the present research program the focus of research is on peaceful change, to which all projects are related.

TAPRI research is open and its results are published on international and national academic forums, including the Institute’s own publication series. TAPRI researchers also engage in teaching in their fields, mainly on post-graduate and post-doctoral levels. In accordance with TAPRI’s national mandate, as confirmed by the Ministry of Education, TAPRI researchers teach in several Finnish universities. TAPRI research has from the very beginning been based on an extensive international co-operation and networking.

TAPRI and its researchers also bring their contribution to the debates in the Finnish society. This societal service function includes information to the media, civil society organizations, and educational institutions.