Facilitating dialogue in conflict zones

12 years ago

I've got a book out co-edited with David Smock on Facilitating Dialogue:  USIP's Work in Conflict Zones. For an easy…

This week’s peace picks

12 years ago

Though Americans are focused on domestic politics, there are interesting events this week dealing with a variety of national and…

How do you say fast and furious in Arabic?

12 years ago

I'm surprised the American-imposed limits on arms transfers to the Syrian opposition from Qatar and Saudi Arabia are front page…

Constitutions count. What does tech do?

12 years ago

Constitutions count.  In a democratic society ruled by law, they distribute power among institutions and determine how it is gained…

Ode to Jan Egeland

12 years ago

I guess this is funnier to those of us who know the charming Jan, but I hope others will enjoy…

Arab women agree on problems, not solutions

12 years ago

Women have played important roles in the Arab awakening but they now face an uphill struggle to consolidate their gains.…

Is Turkey going to war in Syria?

12 years ago

My Twitterfeed got spun up yesterday about NATO's article 4 consultations, triggered by Syria's shelling of a village in Turkeythat…

What is happening today besides the debate

12 years ago

This is not a day for foreign policy.  We are all too busy getting ready for the first presidential debate…

Security in ungoverned spaces

12 years ago

Earlier this year I enjoyed a day talking about North Africa, including the Sahel, an area that is now attracting…

The brighter side

12 years ago

Kosovo's Minister for Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, stopped by last week to talk at SAIS.  I was too busy with…