Tragedies in Maryland and London: Not Letting the Exception Swallow the Rule, Huffington Post, 3/26

By: David J. Smith, March 26, 2017 Much focus lately in the news has been about the tragic sexual assault in Rockville, Maryland (where I live) and the killing of five and injuring of 50 in London.   The legal systems must run their course, with those alleged to have committed the crimes provided with dueContinueContinue reading “Tragedies in Maryland and London: Not Letting the Exception Swallow the Rule, Huffington Post, 3/26”

‘They’re afraid to come’: University leaders worry Trump policies will deter international scholars, Washington Post, 3/24

By: David J. Smith, March 24, 2017 I am sharing this article from today’s Washington Post about the concern that international scholars have about coming to the U.S.  Many of these scholars are teaching and researching in the peace and conflict related fields. Click below for the article by Susan Svriuga from 3/24/17

USIP Event: Powering Mediation with Gender in Mind, 3/31, 1:30-3 p.m.

By: David J. Smith, March 24, 2017 The role of women in promoting mediation to advance peaceful outcomes is increasingly being advanced.   This USIP event on March 31 would be worth attending if this is an issue of interest to you. Click before the more information and registration