How Technology Can Prevent Violent Conflict
In the Phillippines, one organization is working to address humanitarian needs by utilizing emerging technology. As a result, increased connectivity reduces violence and fosters social impact.
Military Aid, Especially Arms Deals, Decrease National Security
A new policy proposal is in the works, allowing U.S. gun manufacturers to sell their firearms abroad. Peace Science shows how arms deals compromise national security.
To Improve Results/Reduce Costs, Integrate Conflict Analysis Into Humanitarian Aid
To achieve sustainable peace and reduce the growing need for humanitarian aid ($25B so far in 2018), governments and humanitarian organizations need to better address the drivers, parties, and consequences of conflict.
Adding Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping to the Toolbox of International Intervention
Recognizing the restrictions of the current context (e.g. acceptance of nonviolent peacekeepers to host state and access to particular regions) of allowing professional unarmed civilian peacekeepers to enter the conflict scenario, we want to share some insights from peace science that should at least add Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping to the toolbox of international intervention to reduce violence and suffering, even if it is only an aspiration in this moment of time.
Iranian Nonviolent Resistance in Adverse Conditions
Nationwide, Iranian truckers have united in protest demanding better wages. Their protest, in conjunction with rising levels of resistance to Iran’s leader, Ali Khamenei, signify a changing tide in Iranian society.
Toward North Korean Security without Nuclear Weapons
Talks with North Korea should include long-term visions of U.S. troop withdrawals.
Failed Summit, North Korea and the Nature of Negotiation
Photo credit: Roman Harak Context: Amidst growing tensions and another round of verbal escalations by both sides, President Trump announced that he was pulling out of the highly anticipated summit between the U.S. and North Korea. While so-called “spoilers” certainly contributed to this development and the dangers of rising tensions … Read more
War Prevention Initiative of Jubitz Family Family Foundation at 2018 Peace and Security Funders Group Annual Meeting
War Prevention Initiative Executive Director attended 2018 Peace and Security Funders Group (PSFG) Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN.
Organized Labor Unions Bridge Social Divides To Allow For Nonviolent Collective Action
Organized labor and trade unions create interconnected social networks that bridge diverse groups of people and aid in the mobilization for mass collective action.
Higher Education Programs Counter Violent Extremism
New research from Mercy Corps and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice finds that access to secondary education reduces support and for violent extremist groups.
War Prevention Initiative presentation on Global Peace System
War Prevention Initiative Executive Director held a free public talk/workshop on the Global Peace System in the Spirituality on Tap series in Hood River, OR.
