Colleague Activities
We are always looking for people doing interesting, intractable conflict-related projects to feature on our Colleague Activities Blog. See the Blog Homepage for information on how to submit your work.
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How to Build a Life -- A column about pointing yourself toward happiness
A series of provocative essays on the nebulous, but all important, topic of happiness---it's not just money and status. #mbi_colleague
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Democracy in Southeast Asia: Between Discontent and Hope
The discontent is rooted in several key strategic drivers, creating both opportunities and challenges that need to be properly understood and managed. #mbi_colleague
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George Lakey on Using Nonviolence to Prevent a Coup
For worst -case planners: multiple articles about preventing a Trump authoritarian take over of American democracy. #mbi_colleague
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Resources for Saving our Country Using Nonviolent Resistance
More for worst-case planners: info about a potential coup and what we can do to resist, updated daily. #mbi_colleague
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COVID-19 in Somalia: A conflict-sensitive response to overlapping crises
An example of how understanding the conflicts that swirl around a problem can make problem-solving easier. #mbi_colleague
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U.S. Election Violence Is Not Inevitable: How To Prevent It Before, During, And After November 3rd
A call for Americans to work together to prevent violence and address the accelerated conflict dynamics in the U.S surrounding the U.S. elections #mbi_colleague
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A Joint Appeal to Protect the Rule of Law in the 2020 U.S. Elections
A nonpartisan appeal for the rule of law in the U.S. elections made by lawyers, academics, philantropists, faith leaders, retired military & others. #mbi_colleague
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We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest
We destroy the "evil," the sickness of racism in ourselves, our communities, our country, and the world with painstaking attention. #mbi_colleague
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PlusPeace's Shine-on-the-Vote
A call for all Americans to work to prevent violence and to encourage respect for a fair and free election process. #mbi_colleague
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Dear Therapist
For a time when we are all focused on big conflict problems, a collection of thought-provoking responses to interpersonal conflict problems.
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Peacebuilding and the Arts E-Newsletter
Featuring creative responses to the pandemic and much more. #mbi_colleague
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Let’s Argue Better.
To get beyond the divisiveness of the Trump era, we are going to have to improve our ability to constructively handle and learn from our differences. #mbi_colleague
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Salam Shabab
The first reality TV program made to promote the empowerment of Iraqi youth. #mbi_colleague
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Tea with the People
Conversations focusing on the intersection between the pandemic and America’s ongoing problem of race. #mbi_colleague
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14th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education
Transforming Conflict and Crisis to Justice and Hope: An Initiative for Peacebuilders #mbi_colleague
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Managing Climate Risks in Coastal Communities
The sooner the U.S. shifts its focus to reducing local vulnerability, the sooner political readiness to respond will grow. #mbi_colleague
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Democracy Matters! HSD Election Watch Party!
Human Systems Dynamics Institute is hosting a virtual dialogue about the past and future of democracy in the United States. #mbi_colleague
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Waging Nonviolence
An independent, non-profit media platform dedicated to providing original reporting and expert analysis of social movements around the world. #mbi_colleague
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Future Trends
Weekly series curated by The Institute for Economics and Peace and the Alliance for Peacebuilding examining trends in conflict and related issues. #mbi_colleague
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Millions of Conversations
Reaching across the U.S. to disrupt cycles of hate, combat misinformation, and challenge harmful stereotypes across all divides. #mbi_colleague
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Kickoff Video for Living Room Conversation Election 2020: Moving Forward Together
Recorded conversation with four leading political activists and two dialogue facilitators concerning the election. #mbi_colleague
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The TRUST Network: Creating Connections Across Communities
A broad network/platform designed to prevent violent conflict before, during and after the U.S. 2020 elections. #mbi_colleague
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Election 2020: Moving Forward Together
#MoveFwdTogether offers space and time to begin processing and healing with our fellow Americans – no matter how the election turns out. #mbi_colleague
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Yala Young Leaders
A movement of young people across the Middle East and North Africa who are breaking down divisions and barriers to form a shared community. #mbi_colleague
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Shared Studios
Combining art and technology to amplify inspiring voices and bring together diverse perspectives for transformative conversations. #mbi_colleague