The School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Do military women want combat jobs? The survey numbers say yes — and so do more than 9,000 combat action badges
Higher education leans left. But why? And so what?
Why can’t America just take out Assad?
How to Pull Yemen Back from the Edge
Five Steps America Must Take Now to Combat Climate Change
Did Bernie Sanders just steal Joe Lieberman’s Jewish crown?
Our Prejudicial and Political Pecking Order
George Mason to cultivate global leaders
Soldiers Into Students: Veterans, Educators Try to Ease Transition
Congressmen urge Egypt to release Virginia woman from jail
A new look at climate change
Conflict Analysis and Resolution Students Named Boren Fellows
The Saudis and the Iranians Need to Talk: And we need to make it happen
Eight ingredients for a peaceful society
It's the Arab spring for dictators
Women-in-Combat Plaintiff to Present Keynote at Gender and Conflict Center Reception
A Callous Disregard for the Law
Japan’s Remilitarization, Beating Ploughshares into Swords
What Paul Ryan’s economic roadmap means for America
Dirty Energy Dollars
Community Activists Question Timing Of Grand Jury Announcement
Rand Paul's Filibuster Gives Civil Liberties A Rare Washington Moment
Arab Americans Organize with the ANSWER Coalition to Protest Trump Inauguration
America’s litmus test on Syria
She Didn't Have a Gun... She Had MLK's Dream
At Town Hall, Sanders Makes Commitment to 'End All Forms of Racism in This Country'
9 Costs of Drone Strikes
Man-to-man chat can avert disaster
Preventing gang violence in San Diego
Post-Election Ferguson: Bipartisan Congress to Demilitarize Police
A Palestinian drasha for Rosh Hashana
Streator Grads do 'Amazing Things'
Sign a Drone Treaty Before Everyone Does as We Do
A New Approach to Dealing With Global Food Insecurity
A third intifada is inevitable unless Israel changes course
Violence and violence-containment's $460 billion price tag
UN Small Arms Conference: Evaluation and Prospects
Tea-Party, Progressives United on Fast-Track Trade Authority
Who to Blame for the Absence of a Kurdish State after Sykes Picot?
‘Amish Mafia’ is a shameful, unrealistic portrayal of plain people
CPCS Hosted Conference in Washington D.C.
Peace is profitable: time for the US to invest
As China’s Economy Falters, Military Parade Offers Chance to Burnish Image
Catching Kony
ما هي خلفية اشتعال القومية الكردية في العراق؟
Rethinking transitions: finding the pathway from military to community security
No Immunity for US Troops: Why Hamid Karzai Punted to Loya Jirga
التدخل الروسي أوقف انهيار النظام السوري مؤقتاً
How to stop the stone-throwing in Anacostia
How to fix our police departments
What will Rep. Dennis Kucinich's legacy be?
My sister has been jailed in Egypt for 900 days. When will the U.S. help free her?
U.S. Credibility Around the World Damaged by Afghanistan War
The Big Problems in Obama's Big Trade Deals
Police Should Put Away the Military Gear and Build Connections with Young People
Divide and conquer negotiations
Iraqi Kurdistan fears Maliki returning to power
When Radio Goes Bad: RF communications and the increased violence in South Sudan
Syria Conflict Panel
The NYC Security Risk That Candidates Aren't Discussing
We Must Revive the American Dream by Alleviating Poverty
A Fixable Problem for Our Society
With Mike Duvall, Fall of Another ‘Family Values’ Crusader
Women in Combat
Military spending is not right way to boost America's economic security
Feckless on Foreign Policy
How to save the American Dream
If America wants Assad to respect international law, it must respect it, too
Obama’s speech was more of the same - and not what we needed
Paul Ryan's Radical Economic Regime: Why His House Budget Legacy Is a Lesson in Elitism
Ferguson, Social Justice, and the Role of Community Colleges
Germany Tells NATO, Russia To Dialogue Before Things Get 'Completely Out Of Control'
Female soldiers fight Pentagon in court for combat positions
Texas flood's climate change irony: Column
Why Qaddafi's Death Is Significant
Getting to “E Pluribus Unum”
The three-ring circus of American politics
What Would MLK Think of America’s Modern Wars?
Muslim advocates welcome Bernie Sanders' support but want visible action
Invest in the Afghan people not foreign contractors
Stop Treating America Like a War Zone: Congress must stop the militarization of America's police forces
Addressing divide between communities and police
In fighting gangs, US should look to El Salvador
Insights Obama can now use to undermine Putin’s narrative
Peace – practical, not fanciful
Let's keep Syria's blood off America's hands
The Russian Military Intervention in Syria; Is This Really a Concern for the U.S.?
Shank and Gilchrest: Increasing the Peace Can Reduce the Debt
Solon Simmons' "The Eclipse of Equality"
Afghan Security Forces Pass First Test, But Questions Remain
Is the Spirit of Sykes-Picot Still Alive in the Middle East after a Century?
GOP, follow Stevens' example
NYC Housing: A Clear and Present Danger
Maltese neutrality still a brilliant idea
Mason intern ventures into rural Mexico conflict zone to practice mediation
We gain more than we lose in the Iran nuclear deal [Commentary]
A col.’s view of commander’s authority
Germany's lesson for U.S. -- keep faith with workers
Reimagining Transitional Justice in Bali
Why D.C. should take Youth Court program off life support
America's police are looking more and more like the military
Iran's Election Win Warrants U.S. Sanctions Rethink
Why We Heart Hurricanes: The Climate Change Connection
Inspiring Curious Feminists: Reflections on Cynthia Enloe
Bible Texts Misused in Rumsfeld Reports, Religious Leaders Say
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry denounces US calls for Aya Hegazy’s release
Fallacy of a moderate mullah
In the Army, sex discrimination begins at West Point
USDA Does Diets Differently, Moves Off Meat
What My Amish and Mennonite Forefathers Would Think About My Job in Congress (and Why I Left)
یەریڤان سەعید، توێژەر لە پەیمانگای وڵاتانی كەنداو لە واشنتۆن:
U.S.-E.U. Rhetoric on Russia as Destructive as a Chekhovian Duel
Options for Action in Syria
Mason student researches homelessness from a conflict perspective
Political Discourse: A Family Affair
Detroit On The Brink
5 Ways We Should Radically Reconsider War
UN climate change negotiations in Poland this week
Sequester set to sock it to D.C.’s poorest
Egypt’s Street Children, Aya Hijazi, and Me
'Less Violent' Does Not Have to Mean 'Apathetic'
Syria Needs Real Help, Not American Bombs
Bernie Sanders Vows To Fight Anti-Islam Sentiment: 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hugs Muslim Woman On Stage
We must make anti-bullying a mainstream message
Stop the ISIS War Before It Gets Worse!
Nigeria: A Network That Reconnects North With Sardauna's Biographer John Paden
The challenge of violent extremism
Can the Tribes of NATO help the Tribes of Afghanistan?
Pro-Earth Republicans In The Era Of President Trump
Jobs: A Human Right | Commentary
Busting the Biofuels Boom
Ryan Gosling spreads message from Bernie Sanders
Conflict and the Consequences of Isolation: A Comparative Study
Palestine's Right to Defend Itself
We're Unfair to Draft-Card Burners
Obama making up drone rules as he goes
Confederate flag: hatred or heritage?
The costly errors of America's wars
Congress Should Scrutinize Pending Trade Pacts
Data show drone attacks doomed to fail against ISIS in Syria
When soldiers commit murder
Public ‘schools of hope’ could be anything but
Beyond the limits of counterterrorism: towards a peace and development agenda that can engage constructively with extremism
Climate crisis and the will to act
What Do We Mean When We Say "Clean Energy"?
The District’s Divide: Classism, Racism and the Re-Election of Marion Barry
High school students learn conflict resolution through karate
Ghailani Trial and Sentence Affirms US Federal Court System
The Ottoman Experience in Mosul, Then and Now
'Ceasefire' Is the Syria Word We Need to Hear
Mason’s Michael Shank Joins White House Climate Change Group
New Virginia gun law will boost violence, costs
Don't let Yemen turn into Syria: Column
Why I'm Going to Yemen
7 Ways Obama's U.N. Speech Revealed His Inconsistent Foreign Policy
The Federal response in Malheur and far right extremism
Sit down with Iran to ensure there is no ‘October surprise’
Myanmar Fighting Poses Dilemma for China
Inevitable US policy shift on Burma: why and how
Women in combat: US military on verge of making it official
The only way forward on Syria
Rand Paul Got It Right on ISIS
Spreading Peace, Block by Block: A North Philly neighborhood rallies around its youth
Athletes Pick A Side At The Women's March
China’s Puzzling ADIZ Decision Making
Charlie Rangel: Why I Oppose Syria Strikes
Mason experts explain how ISIS attacks are recruitment tools
Only catastrophes lead to the sharing of sovereignty
Police Militarization Must Be Halted
PCDN's Dr. Catalina Rojas awarded the prestigious SXSW Dewey Award for use of digital technology to help others
Anacostia totem pole belies Washington’s devotion to Redskins
خبير في النزاعات الدولية: ترامب سيبيع الورقة السورية لبوتين (حوار)
Is America turning into a failed state?
The Struggle for Independence in West Papua
Bernie Sanders vows to fight Islamophobia and 'ugly stain of racism' in the US
When Washington Welcomes A Nonviolent Muslim: What CBS News and Congress Have In Common
Africa Needs More from Obama than Promises
Hillary Clinton Asks Egypt’s President Sisi to Release Aya Hijazi
Prop. 35 tackles child sex-trafficking
David N. Cicilline and Michael Shank: Global warming threatens R.I.
Republican Reasoning: Why 2008 Was the Year for Occupying and Protesting Wall Street
Resolute in uncertain times: peacebuilding in the new US administration
The Dangers of Soft Power: Government backed cultural programs often come across as just propaganda
Advertising against Muslims? Not with my tax dollars
Elizabeth Degi Mount - DBFA
Bringing Eritrea In From The Cold
U.S. Military Interventionism Has Harmed Iraq Dearly
Why NFL's Washington Redskins needs renaming
Keeping Iran and Saudi Arabia From War
‘Lincoln’: Where was Frederick Douglass?
Saudi in Yemen; It’s personal now
Fuel for extremism is beyond Bin Laden, EMU prof says
Donald Trump and the Politics of Personality: To Understand Trumpism, Look Abroad!
The Indoctrination Myth
‘Don’t Disturb The Peace’: Post-Conflict Politics In Aceh, Indonesia
Dear Congress: Take Your Power Back
Past a certain point conflict becomes unstoppable
Iran's Election Win Warrants U.S. Sanctions Rethink
'Free Speech' on the DC Metro
How to Fix Turkey's Fall From International Favor
Water shortages are coming. It's time for us to act.
The highest high and the lowest low: Colombian’s NO to the peace agreement or how to deeply hurt hope in 24 hours or less
Congress vs. the Super-Pollutants
To stop sexual assault against women in the US military, add more women
Deadly challenge of keeping Syria health-care workers safe
Measuring the cost of violence
‘Strength through peace – not peace through strength’: a reaction to Trump’s America First foreign policy
Ukraine Diplomatic Deal: Necessary Next Steps
Look to Iran for a solution in Syria
Working for world peace here at home
Democratic Party looks like America
9/11 Forever (and Ever)
Ahmadinejad - Incitement Deserves Indictment
Suffolk reservist sues over ban on women in combat
Addressing DC's truancy epidemic
Global Mayors Protest Trump’s Anti-Climate Cabinet
Here's Why The U.S. Needs To Upgrade Economic Indicators
What Are the Rules of War?
Why Bernie Sanders is standing with Muslims
In Oak Creek, Wis., hearts open to Sikhs after temple shooting
The Audacity of Air Strikes and Secret Deals: Just making Isis grow stronger?
Cost of inaction will be great
Gun Bans Aren't the Only Answer to America's Violence Problem
The ISIS takeover of Ramadi means hard choices face the Iraqi and US governments
Spread of US poverty risks serious social disorder
Expect Resource Wars With Exxon CEO At State Helm
Saving District of Columbia’s Youth Court
Our moral obligations in Somalia
WATCH: Bernie Sanders hugs Muslim student, vows to fight racism as Jew
Coup-Speak Speaking
Gaza becomes Syria: Middle East geopolitics 2.0
The Obama administration ignores an American imprisoned in Egypt
Tackling the most grave and serious global security threats
The Business Argument for Addressing Climate Change
Want to cut big government abuses? Start with defence contracting
Bribes, money hidden in teddy bears: welcome to US spending in Afghanistan
Settler Terrorism -- An American Problem
Bringing Florida to Justice, Not Just George Zimmerman
The 2017 Arthur N. Rupe Great Debate: Is ISIS an Existential Threat to the United States?
Saudi rejects foreign interference in Iraq, blames ‘sectarian’ Maliki | Reuters
Militarization of U.S. Police Forces
To save his Middle East legacy, Obama must recognise a Palestinian state now
Anacostia: Why I have faith in the future of my neighborhood
Student Studies Connection of Abusive Treatment of Humans and Animals
Even a weakened Libya can avoid civil war
Beijing Encroaching on Moscow’s Military Dominance in Tajikistan
Defense Department in Somalia
US Navy Seals plan to accept women after female soldiers graduate as rangers
The 'anti-science' side of the political divide
Dumping Military Kit on Cops Makes Main Street a War Zone
Dirt on Our Hands
Americans have had enough conflict
Analysis: Progressive policies provide answer for Sanders’ foreign policy gap
Our Love-Hate Relationship With Frankenstorms and Hurricane Sandy and Why We Must End It
Fighting extremism: Dignity is the answer
Lone wolf senator builds case to engage Myanmar
Women sue Pentagon over combat exclusion
Learning from SIGIR's Final Report on Iraq Reconstruction
Albany Gets "F" for Failing to Protect Tenants
Youth from all areas of Philadelphia kick off Peace Olympics with March
Why Washington is wrong to impose visa suspension on Iraqis
A Budget for Working America
Press Pause on the Rush to War
The Emperor’s new clothes – bluster in the GOP
Republicans and the Mennonite vote
Go After Super Pollutants
Nato should negotiate a security structure that includes Russia
Why is the US so reticent to read the right messages in Asia and the Pacific?
Boarding the Train for a Trip into the Past
Obama’s local, international obstacles on Syria
Free West Papua: Growing International Solidarity for a Forgotten Independence Movement
Inclusiveness: The Right (and Political) Way to Be
Woodbridge Resident Gains White House Internship
Divestment-Investment Can Break Congressional Gridlock on Climate Change
The Path To Clean Energy Requires An Energy-Storage Revolution
Marijuana cartels and the Mafia
Britain’s election results may prove to be a blow to US foreign policy goals
On 10th Anniversary of Afghan War, Time to Exit Militarized US Foreign Policy
Sorry, Aung San Suu Kyi, the Rohingya Crisis Is No Laughing Matter
Time to write the rules for cyber and drone challenges
Why we should keep out of Somalia’s affairs
ISIS attacks fueled by illegal guns and open societies we can’t afford to lose
How a glacier could thaw dangerous India and Pakistan freeze
The U.S. Is No. 1 In Global Arms Sales
No Iran deal, but significant progress in Geneva
Trump Should Take a Lesson From the Pope on How to Lead
Congress Can't Ignore Afghanistan in Budget Talks
Freeport's Highland Community College board will seat Shockey and Musser
When nature trumps nurture, we all lose
Meat Alert
The U.S. Afghanistan Strategy Is Failing and It's Time to Pull Out
Firing Up Kurdish Nationalism in Iraq
Promoting peace, locally and globally
Why the Kerry-Karzai Afghan Security Deal Won't Work
Crashing in America
Hurricane Sandy: Time to do something about climate change
UC Berkeley holds 6th annual TED conference, explores themes of wisdom, compassion
One Week After Colorado Shooting, US Government Still Failing to Safeguard America
How Did VP Candidates Do in the Debate? Our Latino Panel Weighs In
Crisis management system for Japan and China
How U.S. War Funds Get Wasted ... And How to Stop It
Can Obama Influence Ethiopia on Human Rights, Democracy?
Candidates should address cost  of violence in primary states
A Mood Is Not A Movement: Five Ideas For The Anti-Trump Forces
S-CAR Class Inspires Landmark Lawsuit
Mary Wade to Hold Trayvon Book Launch in MT Airy
Palestine: Still key to stability in the Middle East
Tale of Two Conventions: Why Charlotte Wins Over White Tampa
More record warmth means more flooding: Column
Sorting Out Our Options in Afghanistan
Why Army women are demanding the right to fight — and die — in combat
Immigration debate: How DC can move the conversation forward
Meryl Streep is right; bullying hurts us all
Small town America shouldn't resemble war zone
10 Syria Questions for John Kerry and Chuck Hagel
Mason student’s question to Democratic presidential candidate goes viral
Mass shootings show need for gun law reform
Yemen is on the Brink of Chaos - And Why It's So Important
Author, Terrorism Victim Hirsch Says Capital Punishment Hurts U.S. Image Abroad
Missing the mark on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at MLK Avenue
Evolving policy in a changing world: Examining challenges and opportunities in the new US Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review
The Israeli ex-settler at the center of Occupy Wall Street
THE RUSSIAN PLOT, Or, How to Avoid Taking Responsibility for Losing a Presidential Election
Mideast peace deal… and they lived unhappily ever after
Somalia on the Brink
Bernie Sanders Vows To Fight Back Against Islamophobia In The 2016 Race
Gilbert gunman's rampage sheds light on extremism: Immigration issue is a beacon to neo-Nazis
What can Washington do about militarized police forces?
Police should put away the military gear and build connections with young people
Is Yemen’s power struggle over?
Turkey's Best Asset to Tackle ISIS: Ankara or America?
Civilian Devastation During War Explored in ‘Why They Die’
The Real War on Coal Starts in Kosovo
How Did Democratic Candidates Do? Our Latino Panel Weighs In
What the Killing of Trayvon Martin Means for Maryland
Tariq Ramadan in Chicago's Holocaust Museum
Beware Libya’s ‘Fair Dictator’
Food insecurity rising as crop production falls
Our Military Shouldn’t Turn Its Back on Servicewomen Who Need an Abortion
These fiscal cliff hawks ought to be foreign policy doves
Terrorism and Development
Why defeating ISIS with military might is starry eyed idealism
How to Have a Productive Conversation About Politics at Thanksgiving
U.S. Soldiers in Somalia and the Pentagon's Unlearned Lessons

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