The Destructive Age of Urban Reconstruction after Warfare
A fictional writer made a poetic observation that, “cities sleep with the lights on as if they’re afraid of the dark” (Mick Herron 2019)....
A New Year’s Reflection on War and Peace
January 1, 2024, the day after the celebrations, the well-wishes for 2024, the brutal reality of yesterday is unchanged. This slaughter...
Preparing for a Positive and Productive New Year
2023 was a precious year, punctuated by inspirational people living in and around devastated places. Many valued connections were made,...
The Unrecognised Heritage after Warfare
Who controls the past, (ran the party slogan) controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past” (George Orwell 1949) “To...
We are not Ready for the Ramifications of this Retribution
From our homes, surrounded by people and the places we associate with home, we (fortunate ones) have watched the violence of the Israel-...
Heritage Warfare Consortium
Great News, yesterday 14th Nov 2023 saw the launch of the Heritage Warfare Consortium, an inspiring multidisciplinary initiative which is...
A Peace-Building Enquiry
Question: Frazer what are your thoughts on the current situation in Gaza and Israel? Answer: I feel in some way responsible, and I think...
Talking about Place and Peace
It was a great pleasure speaking with a group of VIP (Vertically Integrated Project) students at the University of St Andrews where Dr...
Cultural Heritage Protection & Embodied Energy
Embodied energy is fast becoming one of the most important energy/ carbon considerations in the built environment and is increasingly an...
To Protect Cultural Heritage After Conflict You Have to Understand The Thought Behind Peacebuilding
I have been asked so many times to explain my understanding of the theory behind peacebuilding, I found it timely and hopefully useful to...