By: David J. Smith, March 20, 2017 On February 21, I participated in a forum at USIP on the impact of networks in international education in promoting peace. The forum was hosted by the USIP Academy. Dr. Jeff Pugh from the University of Massachusetts – Boston, was the moderator and organizer. Click below for the 2 hourContinueContinue reading “USIP Program: Networked Impact of International Education for Peace (video)”
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Passing of Richard Solomon, Former President of USIP
By: David J. Smith, March 14, 2017 Richard Solomon, the 3rd president of the U.S. Institute of Peace, passed away on March 13. I was privileged to work at USIP during his tenure. He was a personable leader and enthusiastic supporter of peacebuilding education efforts. I fondly remember getting notes and getting comments from himContinueContinue reading “Passing of Richard Solomon, Former President of USIP”
Goodbye Global Peacebuilding Center, Hello Public Education: USIP Launches New Educational Site
By: David J. Smith, March 5, 2017 In late February, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) launched a new web site for engaging youth and public audiences. The Global Peacebuilding Center website, established in 2012, has been retired. If you go to http://www.buildingpeace.org, formerly the web address for the Global Peacebuilding Center, you will beContinueContinue reading “Goodbye Global Peacebuilding Center, Hello Public Education: USIP Launches New Educational Site”