Practicing Peace: Psychological Roots of Transforming Conflicts

An article that links psychosocial theories with the social energies of reconciliation, then applies this framework to the case of Guatemala, emphasizing the value of linking the literatures of peace psychology and conflict transformation.

‘Revolutionaries’ & ‘Resolutionaries’: In Pursuit of Dialogue

A contribution toward dialogue between mediators and activists through the offering of three ways for framing issues of peacebuilding and social change.

Spirituality and Religious Peacebuilding

A chapter exploring the meaning of quality of presence rising from spiritual resources that facilitate the practice of religious peacebuilding in protracted conflict.

Addressing terrorism: A theory of change approach

A chapter examining isolation and engagement strategies of responding to violent conflict and terrorism, assessing their potential effectiveness through their respective theories of change.

The Role of Corporate Actors in Peacebuilding Processes: Opportunities and Challenges

A chapter that considers how a greater connection between actors in peace and the business and commerce sector may redress the vertical, interdependence, and justice gaps found in peacebuilding.

The Mystery of Transformative Times and Space: Exploring a Theology of Grassroots Peacebuilding

A chapter exploring how space is articulated, defined, and redefined by people engaging in grassroots peacebuilding as a response to context-specific situations.

The Wow Factor and a Non-Theory of Change

A thought piece that explores positive approaches to peacebuilding as a composite moment in which the creative process lifts sight to a new, more holistic view.

Making Our Way Back to Humanity: Beyond September 11

A chapter reflecting on the significance and impact of the events of September 11, 2001, for the world of peacebuilding a year after they transpired.

Five Qualities of Practice in Support of Reconciliation Processes

A practitioner’s view of attitudes and approaches for supporting reconciliation that have proven useful, cautioning against reducing reconciliation to a formula or technique-based methodology.