By: David J. Smith, September 7, 2017 The Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) is sponsoring it’s 12th annual conflict resolution bookmark art contest for Conflict Resolution Day (Thursday, 10/19). If you are a Maryland K-8 teacher, you might consider having your students participate. For last year’s winners, go here. Click here or belowContinueContinue reading “2017 Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest, Grades K-8, Deadline: 10/19/17”
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Elimination of USIP: As Conflict Erupts Around the World, the US Must Not Defund This Critical Program, The Daily Call, 9/5/17
By: David J. Smith, September 7, 2017 As part of major cuts to foreign policy efforts, the Trump administration has proposed eliminating the U.S. Institute of Peace. The Institute went through this threat in 2010. Apparently, the legislation that could end USIP could be voted on any day now. This piece by Olivia Enos ofContinueContinue reading “Elimination of USIP: As Conflict Erupts Around the World, the US Must Not Defund This Critical Program, The Daily Call, 9/5/17”
USIP Weekly Bulletin, 9/1/17: Peace Talks in South Sudan, Working with North Korea, Responding to Extremism
By: David J. Smith, September 1, 2017 For your Labor Day Weekend read, check out USIP’s Weekly Bulletin. This week’s topics include South Sudan, North Korea, and extremism, among others. Click here or below
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