At the Kroc Institute, we are convinced that peace studies should matter to the world of policy and that policy should be integral to peace studies. We define policy broadly to include the institute’s critical assessment of pressing issues, as well as its engagement with institutions that are involved in policy-relevant peacebuilding at the local, national, and international levels. For more information, read “Policy Studies: A critical dimension of peacebuilding” by Director of Policy Studies Gerard F. Powers.

Policy briefs

Based on pioneering research by peace experts at the Kroc Institute and their affiliates, policy briefs analyze current issues in international affairs and propose innovative strategies for peace.

Policy-related events

The Kroc Institute sponsors events at the University of Notre Dame and elsewhere to promote dialogue on some of the major issues of our day. For details on the upcoming events, watch our events page. For agendas, video recordings and other information on conferences that have taken place, see past events.

"The War in Iraq: What now?" - Panel discussion, September 28, 2006, University of Notre Dame

"Ethics of War after 9/11 and Iraq" - Colloquium, November 11, 2005
Georgetown University.

"When Faiths Unite: Religion and U.S. policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" – Panel discussion, October 26, 2005, University of Notre Dame

Why do we need the UN? – Panel discussion, September 16, 2005, University of Notre Dame

"The Ethics of Exit: The Morality of Withdrawal from Iraq" – Conference, March 21, 2005, Fordham University

“Fighting Terrorism” and “How to Use American Power,” – Hesburgh Lectures delivered by Lee Hamilton, March 22-23, 2005, University of Notre Dame.

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