Reflections on Peace
Reflections on Peace examines today’s conflicts, shares personal reflections, amplifies the voices of peacebuilders, and seeks better pathways to peace. It is also a platform for guest authors to share their reflections and analyses.
Four Years of War Can’t Stop Ukrainians
Last Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Recently I met with a Ukrainian colleague with whom we are working to examine the impact of the conflict and the importance of the private sector – especially women-owned businesses – in peace and security. A colleague who is living the war day…
Colombia: Building a Culture of Peace
“The armed conflict extinguished people’s hope and dreams. This is how we revive them.” – Gloria Amparo Alzate In April I visited Colombia, a beautiful country with a complex history of deep-rooted social inequality, political violence, narcoterrorism, and a decades long armed conflict between the government and guerrilla groups. Those of us who were around…
The Forgotten Crisis in Sudan: What Can We Do?
Recently we heard from Sudanese women’s rights activist Hala Al-Karib, who discussed the current realities on the ground in Sudan and what the international community can do to stop this horrific, but largely ignored, conflict. Sudan is rich in oil, gold, and agricultural products. It has a long history of competition for control of these…
Welcome to Reflections on Peace
Reflections on Peace examines today’s conflicts, shares personal reflections, amplifies the voices of peacebuilders, and seeks better pathways to peace. It is also a platform for guest authors – students, experts, community members – to share their reflections and analyses. Why? The world is on fire. It seems that everywhere we turn there is conflict,…
