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John Paul's contributions to the Upaya Zen Center's Varela Symposium 2018, which explored the theme, "Transforming Conflict: From Science to Real World Applications."

John Paul's contributions to the Upaya Zen Center's Zen Brain conference in 2017, which explored the theme, "Mind, Brain, Social Perspectives of Views, Values, Ethics."

An article exploring challenges of inclusivity in peace processes and proposing a shift in metaphor to enhance inclusivity.

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.

Observations and suggestions for how the Oka Crisis might be understood emergent from the Autumn 1990 armed standoff between Mohawks and the Quebec and Canadian governments.

A conference address reflecting on the relationship between Mercy and forgetfulness on the path toward healing.

A conference paper analyzing models forms of third party intervention undertaken in Nicaragua, advocating for an expansion of the third party concept then guiding peace research and peacemaking practice.

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

A contribution toward dialogue between mediators and activists through the offering of three ways for framing issues of peacebuilding and social change.