creative

Conflict Transformation: A Circular Journey with a Purpose
journal article

Conflict Transformation: A Circular Journey with a Purpose

An abbreviated summary of The Little Book of Conflict Transformation.

2009
The Origins and Evolution of Infrastructures for Peace: A Personal Reflection
journal article

The Origins and Evolution of Infrastructures for Peace: A Personal Reflection

At article reflecting on the emergence and evolution of infrastructures for peace as a core ingredient of a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding.

2012
Practicing Peace: Psychological Roots of Transforming Conflicts
journal article

Practicing Peace: Psychological Roots of Transforming Conflicts

An article that links psychosocial theories with the social energies of reconciliation, then applies this framework to the case of Guatemala, emphasizing the value of linking the literatures of peace psychology and conflict transformation.

2014
Defining Conflict Transformation
journal article

Defining Conflict Transformation

An elaborated definition of conflict transformation through the metaphor of a person on a journey, excerpted from The Little Book of Conflict Transformation.

2006
“In Conversation”: John Paul and Gladys Ganiel
interview

“In Conversation”: John Paul and Gladys Ganiel

A conversation at the 2021 4 Corners Festival reflecting on peacebuilding and conflict transformation through John Paul's career past and present.

2021
Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field
interview

Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field

An interview by Yago Abeledo exploring numerous themes relevant to John Paul's inner process in the field of peacebuilding.

2013
Burma Diary
document

Burma Diary

A travel diary written over the course of John Paul's first trip to Myanmar in Spring 2003.

2003
Integration: What is the Value-Added of Peacebuilding
document

Integration: What is the Value-Added of Peacebuilding

A short description of the contribution of peacebuilding frameworks, lenses, skills, and imaginative potential in different contexts.

2005
Dilemma Posing: Framing Conflict as Interdependent Goals
document

Dilemma Posing: Framing Conflict as Interdependent Goals

A short article explaining the value and practice of dilemma posing in peacebuilding.

1998
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