Innovative Ideas to Reduce Conflict

Innovative Ideas To Reduce Conflict

The Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) offers a vibrant and multidisciplinary community at one of the United States’ fastest growing, most diverse, and innovative public universities. We combine influential faculty, a diverse student body, active fieldwork, and challenging doctoral study with unparalleled resources in nearby Washington, D.C.

Mission Statement

The Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) is an innovative academic resource for people and institutions worldwide. Composed of a community of scholars, graduate students, alumni, practitioners, and organizations in the field of peacemaking and conflict resolution, ICAR is committed to:

• Advancement of the understanding and resolution of protracted and deeply rooted conflicts among individuals, groups, organizations, and communities throughout America and other nations through research, teaching, practice, and outreach;

• Systematic and ongoing analysis of the nature, origins, and types of social conflicts;

• Development of the requisite processes and conditions for their productive resolution.

Major Research Interests:

• Connection between Globalization and Conflict

• Religion and Conflict

• Dynamics of Change in Conflict

• Identity Issues in Conflict

• Reflective Practice