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Countering ISIS: The Challenges for U.S. Policy
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is a clear and present danger to international security. It must be stopped. The question is how. President Obama said there are no military solutions to this crisis, but he has sent U.S. soldiers back to Iraq, launched air strikes there and...
Call for Papers: Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2015
The student peace conference committee seeks submissions from undergraduate and graduate students. Early submission deadline for papers is December 19, 2014.
Save the Dates: 7th Annual Summer Institute for Faculty, June 15-19, 2015
Led by Prof. George A. Lopez, "Teaching Peace in the 21st Century" will be held June 15-19, 2015, at the University of Notre Dame.
Undergraduates: Apply Now for 2015 Summer Research Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to juniors for work related to the research themes of the Kellogg Institute or the Kroc Institute.
Peter Wallensteen on the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize
This year's Nobel Laureates, individuals from two countries in conflict with one another, share a commitment to children's rights.
Pepe Ph.D. Fellowships in Peace Studies Established at the Kroc Institute
Janna Hunter-Bowman, a Notre Dame doctoral student in theology and peace studies, is the recipient of the first Steven D. Pepe Ph.D. Fellowship in Peace Studies.
Understanding Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
During the intense days of "Operation Protective Edge," in an atmosphere of intimidation within Israel, thousands of Israelis nonetheless flooded the main squares of cities protesting the occupation of Palestinian territories and the massacres in Gaza. Prospects for ending the conflict and securing justice may seem more distant than ever,...
Ph.D. Students Named 2014-15 Mullen Family Fellows
Angela Lederach is earning a Ph.D. in anthropology and peace studies and Leslie MacColman is pursuing a Ph.D. in sociology and peace studies.
Kroc Welcomes 2014 Visiting Research Fellows
Three new scholars of conflict and peace have joined the Kroc Institute as visiting research fellows during the 2014-15 academic year.
Kroc Welcomes New PhD Students in Peace Studies
The four new doctoral students will specialize in anthropology, political science, psychology and theology.
Welcome M.A. Class of 2016
The incoming master's class in international peace studies includes 21 students from 16 countries.
Fall Semester Peace Studies Classes Begin
Political protest, religion and peace, foreign policy, international development, and environmental justice are among the issues Notre Dame peace studies students will study in more than 60 peace studies courses offered during the 2014 fall semester.
Ebrahim Moosa, Leading Scholar of Islamic Thought, Joins ND Faculty
Ebrahim Moosa has been appointed Professor of Islamic Studies at Notre Dame's Kroc Institute and in the Department of History.
Peace Studies Senior Interns at Vatican
While interning at the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Sara Spittler worked side-by-side with church officials specializing in religion and peace.
Call for Applications: MA in International Peace Studies
Full scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
New Book Warns of Dangers to Humanitarian Aid Workers
Larissa Fast's Aid in Danger tackles the challenges faced by humanitarian workers and offers a pathway for reforming aid work around the globe.
Peace Studies Faculty from U.S. and Africa Attend Summer Institute
This year's Summer Institute was co-sponsored by the Kroc Institute and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, D.C.
Peace Research at Notre Dame Cited in Congress
U.S. Rep. David Price (D-NC) mentioned peace research at Notre Dame during a speech before the House of Representatives.
Catholics, Universities, and the Nuclear Threat
Fifty-one years ago, Pope John XXIII issued his encyclical Pacem in Terris, which declared that “the arms race should cease” and urged that “all come to an agreement on a fitting program of disarmament.” It is time for a fresh examination of the moral and ethical issues involved in nuclear...
Honoring Graduates in Peace Studies, Class of 2014
On Commencement Weekend (May 16-17) the Kroc Institute held two special events to honor 30 graduating seniors who majored or minored in peace studies and 15 graduates of the master’s in international peace studies program.
Twenty-one Master’s Students Enrolled in International Peace Studies for Fall 2014
The newly admitted students hail from 15 countries ranging from Afghanistan to Poland.
Bishops, Universities Commit to Revitalizing Catholic Engagement on Nuclear Disarmament
Forty bishops, policy specialists, Catholic scholars, and students gathered April 24-25 to explore ways of making a world without nuclear weapons a reality.
Ph.D. Student Wins NSF Award for Work in Rwanda
Danielle Fulmer has received a 3-year graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation to study the impact of Rwandan women on community-level peacebuilding efforts.
Master’s Students in Peace Studies Assigned to Global Internships
It’s a highly anticipated time of year — when master’s students in peace studies learn where they will spend nearly 6 months working as interns at international organizations.
Engaging New Players in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
International peacekeeping missions have become more robust and multi-dimensional, involving diverse civilian and military actors. At the same time, civil society and regional organizations are taking on increasingly important roles in peacebuilding and development.
Peace Studies Seniors Selected for 2014 Yarrow Award
Ilse Zenteno and Alex Coccia are peace studies students who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to peace and justice.
Kroc’s Peace Accords Matrix Gains Regional Ambassador for Latin America
International mediator Francisco Diez has begun working with the Kroc Institute as Regional Ambassador for the Peace Accords Matrix.
South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S. to Deliver 20th Annual Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy on April 8
Ebrahim Rasool is South Africa's Ambassador to the U.S. He will address Nelson Mandela's impact on peacemaking and statecraft.
Qatar Conference Brings Together Scholars Focused on Science, Religion, Governance
The symposium was co-sponsored by Contending Modernities, the Notre Dame global research project on Catholic, Muslim, and secular interaction, in partnership with Georgetown University's Islamic Bioethics Project and the Qatar National Research Foundation.
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