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.

In Conversation with Toni Shapiro-Phim

An interview with Toni Shapiro-Phim on the occasion of John Paul's receipt of the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize at Brandeis University.

The Moral Imagination

A video interview with Robert Wright for The Wright Show, a production of meaningoflife.tv.

The Pause

Reflections shared with the On Being community following the 6 January insurrection.

Peacebuilding Platform for Apprenticeship: A few ideas about an initiative for mentorship

An early draft sketching ideas for what eventually became the Apprenticeship Program.

Burma Diary

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

The Listening Exercise

An exercise to encourage reflection and practice of deep listening.

Conflict in the Countryside

An exercise to develop a proposal for the construction of health clinics in a country navigating conflict following the signing of a peace accord.

Autobiographical Haiku

A group poetry practice inviting participants to describe themselves at essence, perceiving unique qualities and strengths in new ways.