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A commissioned paper articulating a Christian pacifist perspective on nonviolent approaches to contemporary conflict.

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.

An overview of how to build civil society and reconciliation in post-accord settings where protracted conflicted has created deep animosities and divisions.

An analytical and descriptive exploration of a pyramid model to capture the overview of how an entire affected population in a setting of internal armed conflict is represented by leaders and other actors, as well as the roles they play in navigating the situation.

A chapter reflecting on three specific experiences that marked important evolutions in John Paul's thinking and practice.

A chapter highlighting contributions to the practice of grassroots peacebuilding from Somalia and Liberia.

An article that offers a new framework for cross-cultural conflict resolution education that builds from John Paul’s original distinction between prescriptive and elicitive approaches.

A keynote speech at the 2016 Alliance for Peacebuilding Conference reflecting on accompaniment of peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Nepal across a decade.

An interview with Joe Stork on the U.S. military intervention into Somalia and alternative avenues to provide assistance.