Trauma and Violent Conflict
Our Trauma and Violent Conflict program looks at the effect of trauma in conflict and post-conflict settings.
Theme: Peace, Conflict & Security
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.
From Being Targeted To Building Peace
This is written by a Nigerian peacebuilder who shares his story on how his life being at stake inspired him…
From Fleeing To Freeing
This is written by a Syrian refugee about how fleeing his home left him traumatized and how he is working…
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…
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…
Shifting priorities: The US and the Middle East in a multipolar world
Middle Eastern leaders view the bipartisan progression of US disengagement across the region as an abandonment of its allies and…
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.
About Stigma and Other Barriers to Mental Health Care
This series uses a first-person account to challenge the stigma associated with mental health issues. Using narrative form paired with…