Focused on understanding the causes of violent conflict and strategies for building peace. Undergrad, master's, & Ph.D. programs. @NotreDame @KeoughGlobalND
Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
Joined March 2009
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Join the Kroc Institute Strategic Peacebuilding Academy (KI-SPA) for our 3rd annual gathering at the University of Notre Dame. This year's theme is Constructing Peacebuilding Futures.
Learn more and apply now: kroc.nd.edu/ki-spa
El Instituto Kroc invita al lanzamiento de sus primeros informes territoriales (2016-2025). Conoce los avances, retos y análisis comparados de 4 subregiones PDET clave: Alto Patía y Norte del Cauca, Chocó, Sur de Tolima y Urabá Antioqueño.
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To build lasting peace in Afghanistan, the UN must look beyond the Taliban.
Aref Dostyar argues that UNAMA's current approach suffers from a critical blind spot: the exclusion of Afghan political opposition and civic voices.
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With news of a tentative deal to end the war in Iran, Mary Ellen O'Connell emphasizes that true conflict transformation cannot happen overnight.
Read the full expert analysis on the fragile road to peace: go.nd.edu/61e16c
Foreign policy expert David Cortright argues that traditional sanctions aren't enough to secure a stable agreement with Iran. Instead, true diplomatic success relies on economic statecraft, balancing smart pressures with real economic incentives.
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#10AñosDelAcuerdoDePaz | Inicia el panel II “Contribuciones desde la sociedad civil organizada: análisis situados para la construcción de paz”, un espacio para reflexionar sobre los aportes de la academia, los centros de investigación y las organizaciones de la sociedad civil al seguimiento, análisis y fortalecimiento de la implementación del Acuerdo de Paz.
Participan Teófilo Vásquez, del @CentroMemoriaH, como moderador, junto a Natalia Restrepo Ortiz, del @KrocInstitute, Paolo Vignolo, profesor de la @UNALOficial, y Alejandro Castillejo, excomisionado de la verdad, antropólogo e investigador de @Uniandes.
Last week, the Kroc Institute hosted 60+ global peacebuilders for our 2nd Strategic Peacebuilding Academy!
This year's cohort dove into "Modes of Healing," connecting trauma studies, ritual, & the arts to long-term peace work. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Notre Dame!
A ceasefire without a clear political horizon is inherently fragile.
As regional dynamics shift between Israel, Lebanon, and Iran, Laurie Nathan warns that temporary truces often function as strategic pauses to regroup rather than pathways to real peace.
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In a new analysis for @just_security, Peter Quaranto explores why the imperative of building peace across polarized communities is so urgent today—and why it remains chronically underfunded and overwhelmed by a systemic push toward militarism.
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We're immensely proud to announce that Gerard F. Powers, our Director of Catholic Peacebuilding Studies, has been honored with the 2026 Hesburgh Legacy Award.
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El Acuerdo de Paz llegará a sus 10 años en medio de una transición presidencial y de una implementación incompleta. El reciente informe del @krocinstitute analizó los retos que enfrentará durante la transición política y gubernamental este 2026. ¿Cuáles fueron los hallazgos?👇elespectador.com/colombia-20…
Colombia stands at a historic threshold where political transition meets the reality of a narrowing window for peace. The Peace Accords Matrix's 10th report reveals a profound tension between institutional ambition and the lived experience of conflict.
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La Iniciativa Barómetro de la Matriz de Acuerdos de Paz acaba de lanzar su décimo informe sobre el estado de la implementación del Acuerdo de Paz en Colombia.
Lee el informe ahora en go.nd.edu/InformesKrocCol
As a dedicated peace scholar, Faiza Filali (BA '26) believes that true peace starts with human connection. Centering her vocation on nuclear nonproliferation, Faiza combines rigorous academic analysis with this deep empathetic commitment.
Learn more: go.nd.edu/6ebf33
Join us for the launch of our tenth report on the Colombian Peace Accord implementation. On Thursday, May 14, we will share a new look at the progress made over the last year and discuss key opportunities to move the peace process forward.
Learn more: go.nd.edu/KrocReport10
Acompáñenos el 13 de mayo a las 10 a.m COT en la presentación de las principales conclusiones de nuestro décimo informe sobre la implementación del Acuerdo Final y los retos y oportunidades a los que se enfrenta el proceso de paz colombiano.
go.nd.edu/InformeKroc10
Is "just war" relevant in the nuclear age? On @TC_Weekly, Jerry Powers explores the tension between Church doctrine and modern military strategy, explaining why the Catholic Church’s stance on conflict is becoming increasingly restrictive.
Listen now: go.nd.edu/29483c
Why do some peace agreements stick while others fail? New research from Madhav Joshi reveals a critical factor: International presence.
Maintaining peace isn't just about the signature; it's about the follow-through. Read more about Joshi's full findings: go.nd.edu/7210d8
Instead of a "typical" spring break, 10 @NotreDame students traveled to Colombia with Professor Josefina Echavarría Álvarez to study the 2016 Peace Accord and see how peace is built on the ground.
Full story: go.nd.edu/583456
Tune in! Our very own Anna Van Overberghe and inspiring peace studies students will be LIVE on the #NDDay broadcast around 1:00 PM ET. Hear firsthand how your generosity is creating real-world impact.
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=KgNrQTy3…