“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (St. John 8:32, KJV). Register here to attend via Zoom>> In January 2023, the Kroc Institute hosted an open and…
Around the world, democratic nation states hide patterns of colonization, claiming territorial and political sovereignty while denying participation and self-determination for minoritized communities within their borders. Hafsa…
The Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, along with the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, is pleased to host a panel discussion celebrating the release of the new book, “Avoiding Harm: A Muslim Response to Covid-19,” by A.…
David Cortright, professor emeritus of the practice at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, and Anna Romandash,…
An Associated Press team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting atrocities of the Russian invasion. As the only international reporters who remain in the city as Russian forces close in, they capture what become some of the most…
Wondering how to translate your passion for peace into a meaningful career? Join us at our undergraduate program dinner, where you'll learn about the realm of possibilities a degree in peace studies offers, as well as post-graduate opportunities. The event's discussion will arm you with knowledge…
Note: Bags and backpacks will not be allowed inside the venue. A storage space will be provided on site. Media are invited to attend. Photography and videography recording are strictly prohibited by all attendees at this event. As the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues…
Register to attend After three months of attacks and occupation by the Israeli Defence Force, Gaza “…
Around the world, Jews are active in calling for safety, equal rights and dignity, and restitution for the millions of Palestinians living under apartheid conditions, facing catastrophic violence, or denied a right to return home. Mikhael…
What is antisemitism? Who gets to define it? What does it have to do with Israel, Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and American geopolitics? A panel of experts will tackle this difficult topic, scrutinizing the history of traditional Christian anti-Judaism and modern antisemitism. They…
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More than 60 national elections will take place in 2024. Amid a growing threat of democratic backsliding, digital technologies can play a role in amplifying disinformation and polarization. How can policymakers and voters help defend democracy from this growing challenge? Increasingly, some…
The Middle East is now embroiled in a new conflict. On Oct. 7th, Hamas launched a devastating campaign of terror targeting communities in the south of Israel. In its aftermath, Israel has launched a new military offensive in the Gaza Strip - a campaign that, more than four months on,...
This year's honoree is Jorge Vargas Cullell (M.A. ‘94), director of Estado de la Nación, a Costa Rica-based center of thought that conducts research on sustainable development. He will present, "The Uneasy Relationship of Peace, Democracy and Human Development: Reflections…
Learn about the research of our Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when they present their capstone projects to classmates and Keough School faculty! Schedule of Presentations 12:30 p.m.Evaluation of the Tigray…
Colombia, Lebanon and Northern Ireland served as sites for a recent research project that examined conflict associated with micro-dynamics of everyday inter-group encounters. Drawing on the project's findings, Roger MacGinty…
As the political and economic crisis escalates in Haiti, one that has inevitably led to Haitians fleeing in search of livelihood and safety, this panel will explore the historical context of the crisis with a particular focus on U.S. intervention in Haiti, U.S. immigration policy, and treatment of…
Join the Accomplice Program for a 2-day series on community bridge-building and how this speaks to the University of Notre Dame’s Strategic Framework. Schedule of Events Tuesday, April 2Hesburgh Auditorium 12:00 pm“History…
Have you seen a reference to peace studies on campus and wondered, "What the heck is that? How can someone study peace?" At the Kroc Institute, an active community of expert peacebuilding scholars and practitioners teach courses that explore the root causes of violence in all its forms, as…
Join the Accomplice Program for a 2-day series on community bridge-building and how this speaks to the University of Notre Dame’s Strategic Framework. Schedule of Events Tuesday, April 2Hesburgh Auditorium 12:00 pm“History…
The Kroc Institute has selected Traci C. West as the featured speaker for the 25th Annual Dialogues on Nonviolence, Religion, and Peace, presenting “Racism, Gender Violence, and Hypocrisies of Christian Love and Peace." A scholar-activist…
Join Anne Hayner, Associate Director for Alumni Relations, to network and mingle with Kroc Institute faculty, alumni, students, advocates, allies and institutional partners. Light refreshments and drinks will be served. …
Learn about the research of our Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when they present their capstone projects to classmates and Keough School faculty! 12:30 p.m.Iraq in the Age of Cyber Violence: Militia, Media, and Political CommunicationPresenter:…
Register here The EnPAx Transitional Justice Interest Group is hosting a webinar open to the public on transitional justice and the environment in the context of Colombia’s transitional…
In 1994, Rwanda suffered a Genocide Against the Tutsi, which devastated the country,
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The Kroc Institute proudly hosts a new series focused on intersectionality as a beneficial framework and methodology to pair with peace studies. Led by Assistant Professor Ashley Bohrer and featuring a variety of guest presenters, the series will address the potential of intersectional…
"Peace by Piece: Disrupting Dualities in Peacebuilding" The Notre Dame Student Peace Conference is an annual student-focused academic event organized by undergraduate students at the University of Notre Dame as a space to engage in academic and professional dialogue on issues…
"Peace by Piece: Disrupting Dualities in Peacebuilding" The Notre Dame Student Peace Conference is an annual student-focused academic event organized by undergraduate students at the University of Notre Dame as a space to engage in academic and professional dialogue on issues…
Learn about the research of our Master of Global Affairs students concentrating in international peace studies when they present their capstone projects to classmates and Keough School faculty! 1:10 p.m.Defending the Digital Ballot: A Framework for Neutralizing Influence Operations…
Please join us for a celebration of our common home in preparation for Earth Day this year, featuring guest speaker, Marinel Ubaldo, a leading youth climate activist from the Philippines. Her…
