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- WPI Statement on Threats of Genocide Against Iran, Announcement of Ceasefire The War Prevention Initiative is cautiously optimistic about the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, brokered by Pakistan. Repeatedly, diplomacy and peacebuilding prove to be the most effective and strategic approach to resolving violent conflict. More work must be done to reverse escalating militarism and walk the world away from the already disastrous war. The announcement of a ceasefire does not forgive President Trump’s monstrous threats of genocide … Read more
- We Grieve, and Remain Steadfast in our Opposition to MilitarismWe grieve the murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Their deaths are well-documented evidence of the cruelty of this political moment. In the first few weeks of 2026, several others have died directly or following arrest, detention, deportation, or imprisonment: Keith Porter, Parady La, Heber Sanchez Domínguez, Victor Manuel … Read more
- How to be a Peace Presidentby Kelsey Coolidge At his inauguration in January, President Trump suggested that his greatest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and uniter. Many Americans voted for the President because they believed he would end U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Exit polls show that foreign policy issues like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine influenced … Read more
- Essay ‘Un-Contest’ on Peaceful ElectionsThe War Prevention Initiative (WPI) is seeking submissions for an essay “un-contest” on peaceful elections.
- Launch Event on Nonviolent Approaches to SecurityWe are happy to announce the September 29, 2022 launch event for the Special Issue collaboration of our Peace Science Digest together with Nonviolent Peaceforce What Do Safety & Security Mean to You?Nonviolent Approaches to Security: Perspectives from Communities Around the World * * * Sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuduyvrjwrHNHRpAVGMSiuepOCc67buhki Sep 29, 2022 09:00 AM in Central … Read more
- A New Look for the War Prevention InitiativeTo our community: After more than a decade of working toward our vision, it become clear to us that our organic organizational growth and strategic planning took place without considering our visual identity. To address this, we took steps to reimagine our outward face by creating a new website and logo. As you can see … Read more
- Essay ‘Un-contest’ on a Feminist Foreign PolicyThe War Prevention Initiative (WPI) is seeking submissions for an essay un-contest on a feminist foreign policy. We want to challenge ourselves and potential contributors to ask: What does your feminist foreign policy look like?
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