The School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Police Should Put Away the Military Gear and Build Connections with Young People
Fragility Needs Innovative Development Financing
The Indoctrination Myth
The Meaning of Freedom
Israelis and Palestinians -- rage, fear and misunderstanding
Egypt acquits American woman detained for 3 years
Humanitarian Missiles Are Superior to Cruise Missiles
After Nearly Three Years, An American In Egypt Walks Free
Next Steps in Syria
How to Fix Turkey's Fall From International Favor
Aya Hegazy trial postponed for 5th time after court unable to turn on laptop
Why the US must support bid for Palestinian statehood
For Mason Conflict Professor, Unrest in Ukraine Is Personal
Filmmaker’s ‘Will to Communicate’ Breaks through Community’s Silence
Chattanooga: on the need to fight terror with reason
The Future of Kurdistan, Between Unity and Balkanization
Hunger strike highlights forgotten tragedy of Palestinian prisoners
Beware Libya’s ‘Fair Dictator’
Settler Terrorism -- An American Problem
Elvis Costello Snubs Israel
Cultural Educator: Aziz Abu Sarah
Iraqi Kurdistan fears Maliki returning to power
National Geographic Offering Israel Tour: National Geographic Expedition is offering 12-day tours of the Holy Land, complete with hotels and museums
Students discuss effects of Charlie Hebdo shooting
Did Bernie Sanders just steal Joe Lieberman’s Jewish crown?
Ötekilerden ‘Ötekilere’ (From Others to ‘Others’)
Fallacy of a moderate mullah
Lessons from South Asia for an Arab Spring
The World Discovers Afghanistan’s Peaceful Clerics
How to Pull Yemen Back from the Edge
The Lonely Man of Peace
Politics and the city – the battle over Istanbul’s Gezi park
Egypt’s Street Children, Aya Hijazi, and Me
Political Discourse: A Family Affair
Tunisia’s Elections Seal Transition, Raise Fears of Old Regime
Mason experts explain how ISIS attacks are recruitment tools
Don't forget Malaysia
Boots on the Ground, Not Unmanned Robots in the Sky
The ISIS takeover of Ramadi means hard choices face the Iraqi and US governments
Trump Should Take a Lesson From the Pope on How to Lead
The Tale of Two Cities: Kyiv and Simferopol
Afghans Want U.S. to Stay but Do Things Differently
Open letter to President-elect Trump and government officials at all levels
Tourism of Destruction, Tourism of Construction: Two Trips to the Holy Land
9/11 Forever (and Ever)
Inclusiveness: The Right (and Political) Way to Be
Egypt: Revolution or bust
Syria Conflict Panel
The Conflict that Became Mine
The effect of 100 years of amnesia on the Turkish population
Ending the Exploitation of People and the Planet
Why Qaddafi's Death Is Significant
Hamas Should Be Part of Middle East Peace Talks
ما هو الإرث السياسي لمحمود عباس؟
After 900 days in pre-trial detention, campaigns call for release of Aya Hegazy
When diplomatic opportunities were dismissed
The Audacity of Air Strikes and Secret Deals: Just making Isis grow stronger?
ISIS attacks fueled by illegal guns and open societies we can’t afford to lose
Jerusalem’s potential to bring Jews and Muslims together
Press Pause on the Rush to War
Reading Dr Ambedkar as a narrative for social change
Eviction of Palestinian outpost exposes double standard on settlements
Will Saudi Arabia's 'Operation Decisive Storm' restore order in Yemen?
How I learned to forgive my brother’s murderers
Palestinian, Jew give both sides on joint Jerusalem tours
America’s litmus test on Syria
Displaced by Genocide, Mason Student Plans to Help Other Refugees
Europe Must Help Syria’s Women Make Peace
Today, I join Khader Adnan’s hunger strike – will you?
An Extreme Sport: Middle East Peacebuilding
The Russian Military Intervention in Syria; Is This Really a Concern for the U.S.?
A Discussion with Marc Gopin, Director, Center on Religion, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution
Prevention better than punitive in Syria
Court clears American aid worker after 3 years behind bars in Egypt
'Free Speech' on the DC Metro
Syria, Lebanon, and the Middle East: Enabling a War-to-Peace Transition
Stitching together the torn fabric of church and society
The costly errors of America's wars
We gain more than we lose in the Iran nuclear deal [Commentary]
Beyond Jewish Blessings and Curses There is Absolute Love
The Saudis and the Iranians Need to Talk: And we need to make it happen
Religions meet at VST
Equality in action: A conversation at the checkpoint
History Education in the South Caucasus
Israeli-Palestinian conflict - discussion with Marc Gopin: on economic peace & justice
Let's keep Syria's blood off America's hands
یەریڤان سەعید، توێژەر لە پەیمانگای وڵاتانی كەنداو لە واشنتۆن:
Boycotting Muslim 'Savages' Ad on DC Metro in Protest of Hate Speech
Conflict as an opportunity
Nimr Al Nimr: Anatomy of a Man
Reflections of a Catholic American on bin Laden’s death
Why the White House Won't Win the Afghanistan War
What Egypt Can Learn from the “Swine Flu” Scare
The Politics of Bongo Flava
Lieberman and the Peace Process
Palestine’s new PM and his prospects for success
Social media project addresses extremist violence at home and abroad
In Oak Creek, Wis., hearts open to Sikhs after temple shooting
A Palestinian’s journey from stone-throwing to conflict resolution
Mason student’s question to Democratic presidential candidate goes viral
Why defeating ISIS with military might is starry eyed idealism
Drowning the Arab Spring in Gulf Oil
Post-Election Ferguson: Bipartisan Congress to Demilitarize Police
Essay on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Sykes-Picot Agreement هل العرب أمام سايكس بيكو جديدة؟
Palestinian Organization Wins 1st Place in Intercultural Innovation Award
Rwanda: Opening the door to dialogue (Claudine Kuradusenge)
Wanted: Middle East Statesmen
Settlement of Karabakh conflict ruled out as long as ‘mutual concessions’ perceived as loss
Sick talk: The danger of blaming migrants for Israel’s ills
Responding to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is Religious Freedom the Answer?
WATCH: Bernie Sanders hugs Muslim student, vows to fight racism as Jew
Peshmerga-Iraqi forces united over Mosul, but can this last?
How Climate Change Sparked the Crisis in Syria
Interview with CNN: Ancient blueprint for Middle East peace touring U.S.
Confederate flag: hatred or heritage?
Donald Trump’s bigotry has inspired U.S. Muslim voters like no candidate before
Settler Turned Peace Activist Now Occupies Wall Street: Kobi Skolnick Puts Jewish Stamp on Protest, Not Just on Holidays
Yemen: Ripe for a solution?
The Ugly Reality Of Islamophobia (And How Catholics Should Stand Up Against It)
Catching Kony
Stop the ISIS War Before It Gets Worse!
'Delenda Carthago': ISIS, threat and recovery
Unite, Confuse, and Inspire: A Response to the Rise of Racism in Israel
If America wants Assad to respect international law, it must respect it, too
Who is Aya Hijazi, the American freed from jail in Egypt?
Why, Indeed, History Should Sometimes Repeat Itself: a Review of History as a Prelude
UC Berkeley holds 6th annual TED conference, explores themes of wisdom, compassion
25 Rights groups: The Belady Foundation case demonstrates that individual and community initiatives face only repression and fabricated charges
Semites Unite! You Have Nothing to Lose But your Conflict
Mideast peace deal… and they lived unhappily ever after
إيران والعواصم الأربع: السيطرة بداية الانهيار
Deadly challenge of keeping Syria health-care workers safe
The Obama administration ignores an American imprisoned in Egypt
Israel's New Left Goes Online
Karina V. Korostelina's "Political Insults"
Congress Better Listen to the Pope on Climate Change
Happy Independence Day wishes from a Palestinian
Syria Needs Real Help, Not American Bombs
Why Did Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Go to Iraq?
Israel Inside/Out: Perspectives And Prisms
Using Peace 'Means' to Achieve Peaceful 'Ends'
Hope for Peace May Be Encouraged by Enemies in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
America's lawmakers in Libyan quagmire
Use US soft power to free the Ashraf Seven
U.S. Drones Mobilize Pakistani Nonviolent Movement
French Muslim Students in Catholic Schools
Civil Society Is Faltering In This Middle East Nation
Hamas Advocating Dialogue Through Children’s Cartoon?
Learning from SIGIR's Final Report on Iraq Reconstruction
Athletes Pick A Side At The Women's March
Could a Nuclear Iran Bring About More Stability, Rather Than Less?
What Aziz Abu Sarah learned in Hebrew school
The Emperor’s new clothes – bluster in the GOP
Mason Center Works Toward a Peaceful Future
Counter-Revolutions and Evolutions: Lessons of Egypt and Iran
Rand Paul Got It Right on ISIS
Who to Blame for the Absence of a Kurdish State after Sykes Picot?
Crimean Tatar Mejlis Elects New Chairperson as Mustafa Cemilev Steps Down
Can J Street Sideline AIPAC?
The Time For Leadership To Protect All Civilians Across Syria
Anticipating the Syria of Tomorrow: Strategies to Decrease Violence Against Innocents
Peace Parsha: Hayyei Sarah - Love and Care across Boundaries
At Town Hall, Sanders Makes Commitment to 'End All Forms of Racism in This Country'
Post-Mubarak Egypt: From successful protest to sustainable social transformation
Trust in Maliki harms U.S. credibility
How Belgraders Remember the NATO Bombings
To save his Middle East legacy, Obama must recognise a Palestinian state now
Faith dialogue focus on social media sites
Why Should Israel Care What the Rest of the World Thinks?
Gulf Nations Can Provide Jobs, Which Is Crucial to Syrian Refugees
Arab Gulf States Wary of Iran’s Role in the Battle for Mosul
Focus on Al Qaeda in Yemen magnifies chronic instability
Yemen is on the Brink of Chaos - And Why It's So Important
A third intifada is inevitable unless Israel changes course
Holy Land tours a new tool in peacebuilding
A Callous Disregard for the Law
The 2017 Arthur N. Rupe Great Debate: Is ISIS an Existential Threat to the United States?
Tehran looks ready to tango
Terrorism and Development
Iran's Election Win Warrants U.S. Sanctions Rethink
US must vote in favour or abstain
Jordan Valley essential for a viable Palestinian state
Muslim Women Find Empowerment Through Competitive Sports
A look at the American 'Countering Violent Extremism' strategy
Price tag attack on J’lem church provokes religious condemnation
Palestine's Right to Defend Itself
Myanmar's negotiator expresses belief in China's willingness to help in peace process
Turkey's Complex Policy
What Are the Rules of War?
American Aid Worker Is Cleared of Child Abuse Charges in Egypt
Israeli, Palestinian join forces to offer tours with two viewpoints
Why is ISIS destroying Iraq's historical heritage?
We can only hope that the cerebral will get the better of the visceral
Origins and Responses to the Arab Awakening
Turkey’s once-worldly aims falter, even close allies concerned
Massachusetts and Genocide
Syrian Ramadan at the Edge of War
My Turkish Airport
Congress makes Elmo cry by defunding Palestinian 'Sesame Street'
A Caution Against Framing Syria as an Assad-Opposition Dichotomy
Israel Claims Holy Sites, Reignites Religious Flashpoint
Aziz Abu Sarah is a Tour Guide
‘Strength through peace – not peace through strength’: a reaction to Trump’s America First foreign policy
Obama must stand up to Netanyahu on Israeli settler violence
Hutu Diaspora Narrative: Identity in Conflict, Conflict of Identity
Administrative Referendum: A wakeup call for the ethno-political conflict in Darfur
Obama's Middle East Speech: The Message Was Not Received
No Iran deal, but significant progress in Geneva
EMU Professor Urges Shift in Iraqi, Afghan Strategy
What My Amish and Mennonite Forefathers Would Think About My Job in Congress (and Why I Left)
Explosion of the Sacred
Responsible Journalism Series: Media as Critical Reflective Practice
The only way forward on Syria
In Egypt, even helping street children can land you in prison
Republicans and the Mennonite vote
Senior Government Officials Participate at Workshop on Strategic Communication and Conflict Resolution
Obama’s speech was more of the same - and not what we needed
Maltese neutrality still a brilliant idea
The Next Step for Myanmar
The challenge of violent extremism
Is the Spirit of Sykes-Picot Still Alive in the Middle East after a Century?
Crimean Tatars fear exile again
A Toast for Peace
Denied Victimhood and Contested Narratives: The Case of Hutu Diaspora
CMEP conference: Middle East peace process needs new paradigm
Managing the Madness in the Middle East
Muslim advocates welcome Bernie Sanders' support but want visible action
Bush's true legacy in Egypt
Mary Wade to Hold Trayvon Book Launch in MT Airy
Nonviolent resistance key to Middle East breakthrough
Turkey's Best Asset to Tackle ISIS: Ankara or America?
Graduate students spend spring break with Syrian refugees
Why Qaddafi's Death Is Significant
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Discussion with Marc Gopin: Part 1 on Economic Peace & Justice
Mason Student Strives to Bring Peace Before Dangerous African Presidential Vote
Conflict Management Fieldwork in Jordan Yields Surprises, Insights
From protests to politics, a new way forward for Yemen
Using Israeli and Palestinian Guides, Tour Group Helps Visitors ‘Experience the People’
Westboro Baptist Church: Thanks for Visiting and Come Again
Imagining Peace: The Practical Advantages for Muslims, Jews and Christians of Peace for Palestine and Israel
Does the U.S. have a moral imperative in Syria?
Firing Up Kurdish Nationalism in Iraq
Tackling the most grave and serious global security threats
In new class, students get lessons in karate kicks, world peace, diplomacy
How Egypt’s most famous jailed couple celebrated Valentine’s Day
Civilian Devastation During War Explored in ‘Why They Die’
Dignity for Iran equals an Iran free of nuclear weapons
Vatican Mayors Summit Spots Pope on Municipal Pulpit
The Impact of the Syrian Civil War on Identity Groups in Turkey
Rodef Shalom to host panel on Palestinian perspectives
U.S. Military Interventionism Has Harmed Iraq Dearly
What Pope Francis Will Say to America This Week
Hillel Event Bridges Israeli-Palestinian Gap
Explorer’s Analysis: Inside Key Issues of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Don't let Yemen turn into Syria: Column
IRP leader speaks in Washington, unsure of party goals and wary of Tajikistan’s future
‘The American Lawrence of Arabia’s’ life goes on show in the U.S.
Lingering Questions Surround Geneva III
Aziz Abu Sarah Named National Geographic Emerging Explorer
U.S. Credibility Around the World Damaged by Afghanistan War
Female suicide bombers; Misguided media; Karadzic at the Hague
Time for the peace vote?
Entitled to Protection, Palestinians Should Join the ICC, Now
Sorting Out Our Options in Afghanistan
U.S. Sanctions On Iran Should Be Lifted For Humanitarian Goods
Why Washington is wrong to impose visa suspension on Iraqis
A Silver Lining to the Film and Riots Tragedy: Freedom, Diversity, and the New Competition for Arab Public Space
Essebsi Must Work With Islamists to Ensure Tunisia’s Transition
Riyadh Conference: What Makes It Different?
Resolved to Keep Faith
How Women’s Rights Are Linked to U.S.-Iran Negotiations
Don't Talk, Do Something! Palestinian/Israeli Unilateralism as Legitimate Negotiations
American impotence and the ‘Born in Jerusalem’ law
Hillary Clinton’s Response to the Pulse Orlando Shootings
New Crimean Tatar History Book Comes Under Attack from Russian Nationalist Groups
Conflict Resolution, One Book at a Time
Confronting genocide in Myanmar: The urgent need to prevent and protect
Cyprus: An EU Presidency occupied by Candidate Turkey
Yemen’s a Model All Right—For Disaster
Bernie Sanders Vows To Fight Anti-Islam Sentiment: 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hugs Muslim Woman On Stage
'The world is flat' in Egypt
First Person: Five Things I Learned in Syrian Refugee Camps
Blessed Are the Climate Advocates
Unholy Media Malpractice: The press totally missed the point of Bernie Sanders' trip to the Vatican.
Afghan religious figures, diplomats come together in İstanbul
Peace Movement Has Become Powerless, Says MK Yuli Tamir
Activists: Release of Detainees in Syria Crucial to Peace Process
Heavy metal music unites Jews and Muslims across the Middle East
Iraq’s Islamic divisions intensify
كاتبة فلسطينية تعيش في واشنطن: أطفالنا ضحايا وليسوا إرهابيين
What Secretary Clinton Does Not Recognize About Egypt’s Anti-Regime Protests
Options for Action in Syria
Tariq Ramadan in Chicago's Holocaust Museum
An Ill-Advised Purge in Libya
Saudi in Yemen; It’s personal now
Iran's Election Win Warrants U.S. Sanctions Rethink
A Palestinian drasha for Rosh Hashana
Two Crimean Tatar Mosques Torched in Crimea on the Eve of Major Muslim Holiday
A picture of hope and courage
A peace-building response to the rise of 'Trumpism'
A Strike Against Israel
Gaza becomes Syria: Middle East geopolitics 2.0
Aziz Abu Sarah – Ending the Cycle of Violence in Israel and Palestine
Are Direct Negotiations Good or Bad for the Palestinians?
10 Syria Questions for John Kerry and Chuck Hagel
Beyer Statement On Acquittal of Aya Hijazi and Her Co-Defendants in Egypt
Interreligious Intercultural Dialogue Institutionalized - Deja Vu All Over Again
Syria's Next Generation
Couple Spend Their Wedding Money on Street Children, End up in an Egyptian Prison
In Israel, the Rent Is Too Damn High
Mason S-CAR Dean’s Book Awarded Top Prize by International Conflict Organization
Behind the Headlines: Israeli Arab's Water Project May Aid Regional Cooperation
How to Solve Your Conflicts, and Get FED at the Same Time
Teach, model, grow and live in empathy to build world peace, says interfaith expert Marc Gopin at Frontier Luncheon
National Geographic Expeditions ‘Holy Land’ Partner Scores Top UN Award
Saudi rejects foreign interference in Iraq, blames ‘sectarian’ Maliki | Reuters
Mason Partners with Ghana-based African Peace Building Organization
Hezbollah’s Triumph
OP-ED: Iran in the Era of Moderation and Reform
A Mood Is Not A Movement: Five Ideas For The Anti-Trump Forces
Sit down with Iran to ensure there is no ‘October surprise’
To finally see the invisible Israelis before our eyes
Palestine: Still key to stability in the Middle East
Netanyahu’s address to Congress is a recipe for disaster, not peace
Why Rep. Hunter Is Very Wrong About Nuking Iran
What the Middle East can learn from Southeast Asia
Washington’s rapprochement with Syria is welcomed but not enough
Why I'm Going to Yemen
Students Practice Citizen Diplomacy in Syria
Doing Due Diligence on Diplomacy With Damascus
خبير في النزاعات الدولية: ترامب سيبيع الورقة السورية لبوتين (حوار)
Netanyahu's Kennedy moment
A Fixable Problem for Our Society
Yeni Bir Toplumsal Sozlesme Arayisi
"We Are Not Like Them": Itamar Massacre Activates A Dangerous Israeli-Jewish Ethnocentrism
In Afghanistan, end the fighting and stop the meddling
Confronting Homeland Security's 'SSSS' Watch List
Keeping Iran and Saudi Arabia From War
Crimean Tatars Support EuroMaidan Protests in Kyiv
A Grassroots Visit Belies Washington's View of Afghanistan
When Contested Narratives of Identity and Victimhood are Victims of Politics
A New Heroism in Israel and Palestine
Breakdown in Yemen
Bernie Sanders vows to fight Islamophobia and 'ugly stain of racism' in the US
Yemen Can't Do It Alone
Why water is key to Syria conflict
Awakening the Demons: There is no Arab Spring coming to Iraq. But sectarian protests could tear this fragile country apart.
Insights Obama can now use to undermine Putin’s narrative
التدخل الروسي أوقف انهيار النظام السوري مؤقتاً
The Israeli ex-settler at the center of Occupy Wall Street
Ahmadinejad - Incitement Deserves Indictment
Data show drone attacks doomed to fail against ISIS in Syria
My sister has been jailed in Egypt for 900 days. When will the U.S. help free her?
Lack of US-Syria Diplomacy Leads to Dangerous Isolation
The Price of Abandoning Yemen
Europe’s Migration Crisis: Causes and Cures
Seeking Opportunities for Intervention: One woman’s efforts to positively influence inner-city youth: Interview with Mary Wade
Charlie Rangel: Why I Oppose Syria Strikes
ما هي خلفية اشتعال القومية الكردية في العراق؟
Is Yemen’s power struggle over?
Voices: In midst of war, life goes on for Syrian kids
Mason students discuss Islamophobia
Time to stop coddling Iran
Obama’s local, international obstacles on Syria
The World Does Not Need a Jewish Ann Coulter: An Open Letter To Ben Shapiro.
Donald Trump's Immigration Plan Would Ban One-Third of the World From the U.S.
Has outgoing Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal brought about a new, more peaceful, face to the organization?
How to stop Libya becoming another Iraq
Religion and Power Moving Forward into the Twenty-First Century
Former Middle East 'Foes' to Speak on Building Peace
At summer camp, Syrian child refugees recall a lost homeland
Trump’s favorite dictator is jailing U.S. citizens
Our Prejudicial and Political Pecking Order
Death to America in Yemen? No.
Halep'in geleceği ve Türkiye'nin güvenliği
Columbia Prof Uses Math To Create World Peace
'Ceasefire' Is the Syria Word We Need to Hear
Morocco a Stable East-West Bridge
Seeing Both Sides of the Holy Land
Doctoral Student Goes to Hollywood to Teach Peace Techniques
People to People Contact
Conflict Analysis and Resolution Students Named Boren Fellows
It's the Arab spring for dictators
The Green Wave washes over a movement in hibernation
Fighting extremism: Dignity is the answer
How a monk-turned-street artist sees New York City’s homeless
Yemen: Expert says 'regulated escalation' expected Friday
Afghan Security Forces Pass First Test, But Questions Remain
Lieberman and the Peace Process
Albany Gets "F" for Failing to Protect Tenants
Mirëdita Dobar Dan Festival in Belgrade: We Stuck our Foot in the Open Door
S-CAR Class Inspires Landmark Lawsuit
The Speech that Time Forgot
Obama: fine words and a touch of game theory
Sorry, Aung San Suu Kyi, the Rohingya Crisis Is No Laughing Matter
IAA Chief Attends Workshop
Keeping the Keys: The Rise of the Palestinian Diplomatic Intifada
Why Bernie Sanders is standing with Muslims
Even a weakened Libya can avoid civil war
7 Ways Obama's U.N. Speech Revealed His Inconsistent Foreign Policy
GMU Student Burns Pagoda For Senior Art Project
Dr. Jeremy Rinker- UNCG Campus Weekly
Ineffective tightening of sanctions on Iran
Should Palestinians Accept Israel as a Jewish State?
The Ottoman Experience in Mosul, Then and Now
Syria’s Christian conundrum
Ferguson, Social Justice, and the Role of Community Colleges
Ryan Gosling spreads message from Bernie Sanders
Only Good Governance can Defeat Al Qaeda in Yemen
Look to Iran for a solution in Syria
The Libyan Revolution at Two
CPCS Hosted Conference in Washington D.C.
The Syrian Revolution Is Not a Holy War
Yemen needs action, not just talk
New Crimean Tatar History Book Comes Under Attack from Russian Nationalist Groups

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