Understanding the Psychology That Drives Us Apart
This report examines new insights from brain and behavioral science that explain how polarization is fueled by Americans’ misperceptions about…
Theme: Democracy
How Can We Strengthen Our Democracy? We Need To Dig Deeper.
How can we strengthen our #democracy? We need to dig deeper. Brain and Behavioral Science can help us do that.
Contested Histories: Memory and Repair – A View From Abroad
A panel discussion about navigating contested histories surrounding monuments, memorials, and place names.
The two step recipe for positive change: humility and active listening
This series explores the changing trends in the conflict resolution field over the past 30 years. In conversation with practitioners…
Why White Supremacists and Christian Nationalists Tried to Subvert American Democracy
This piece examines the attack to the Capitol in Washington and argues that the event is not merely the result…
The Reunited States of America: New Documentary Seeks to Bridge Political Divide
This piece examines The Reunited States documentary directed by Ben Rekhi. It argues that the documentary goes beyond portraying divisions…
360/Open Summit: Contested Realities | Connected Futures
The Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) presents the fifth annual 360/Open Summit on June 6 and 7 at…
Digital Sherlocks
This program’s objective is to identify, expose, and explain disinformation where and when it occurs using open source research; to…
Authoritarianism: Understanding the Psychological Underpinnings of Democracy: Actualizing Evidence-Based Solutions to Strengthen Democracy
This report examines the drivers and symptoms of democratic decline, the role of mass polarization, social identity and identity-based conflict.
Building Bridges Towards Equality
This piece examines how new study provides insights into how intergroup contact should be structured to promote support for social…