The Mediators: Views from the Eye of the Storm Vol. 1

An interview with Robert D. Benjamin for the film "The Mediators: Views from the Eye of the Storm" in which John Paul discusses formative and professional experiences from Belgium, the United States, and Central America.

Burma Diary

A travel diary written over the course of John Paul's first trip to Myanmar in Spring 2003.

A Working Matrix for Developing an Infrastructure for Peacebuilding

A working infrastructure matrix that outlines four categories of inquiry to guide the development of a more comprehensive approach to peacebuilding.

Apprenticeship Program Final Report

The body of a the final report for the Fetzer Institute at the conclusion of the Apprenticeship Program.

The Mediator’s Cultural Assumptions

A brief article clarifying how North American definitions of mediation may produce crucial points of tension when directly exported to other cultures, as well as suggesting factors for mediators to consider when moving between different cultural settings.

Summary 1 of The Moral Imagination: The Art and Soul of Building Peace

A summary of the book, The Moral Imagination, which draws forth and describes the essence of each chapter.

Local Mediation: A Transformative Approach to Conflict in Nepal

An article describing the emergence and transformative impact of a community mediation program in Nepal.