welcome to the john paul lederach archive

Story and reflections emergent from a roadtrip with John Paul’s father, John M. Lederach.

A paper reflecting on the premises and assumptions implicit in the interaction model generally adopted by North American mediation experts, specifically examining the mediator monologue as they are representative of mediation "doctrine."

An article offering a response to the attacks of 11 September 2001 that could break the cycle of violence.

An episode of On Being with Krista Tippett exploring three varied perspectives on how such questions are alive and evolving today, and how they might inform our approach to the conflict in Afghanistan and the peace we would like to achieve beyond it.

A collection of one hundred thoughts, Advent reflections.

A excerpts from a conversation discussing contemporary Mennonite peace witness with Sarah and Jonathan Nahar.

A brief reflection on the process required to mobilize, support, and uplift people best positioned to transform the sources of extremism.

Observations and thoughts emergent from a request from the Mountain States Mennonite Conference as they considered the request to ordain a pastor in a same-sex relationship.

An explanation of common patterns, pitfalls, and priorities emergent from peace agreements applied to the context of Myanmar's peace process.