Resources & Tools
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As Bosnia and Herzegovina’s longtime tradition of religious coexistence is disappearing, USIP examines how education for new generations can improve multiethnic understanding in the postwar country. Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
| Issue Areas: Civil Society, Education, Identity, Ethnicity, and Culture, Religion
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Education plays a critical role in preparing communities for change and has made important contributions to post-conflict reconciliation in numerous war-torn societies, yet education issues have largely been excluded from past efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A new USIP report argues why an education track should be included in the negotiations phase and in the text of an agreement itself, and puts forward practical recommendations on how Israelis and Palestinians – and the international community – can move forward with a successful peace process that incorporates education. Countries: Israel, Palestinian Territories
| Issue Areas: Civil Society, Education, Identity, Ethnicity, and Culture, Peacebuilding, Religion, Terrorism and Political Extremism, Training, Youth
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Considering all the many non-governmental organizations working in conflict zones overseas, there’s a great need to prepare students with the humanitarian and peacebuilding skills they will need for their future careers. And, shouldn’t students get this training through their academic programs before they head out into the “real world”?
Issue Areas: Education
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The Center of Innovation for Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding has partnered with Education and Training Center/ International (ETC/I) to explore in-depth Serious Gaming and Simulations as tools for improved decision-making by peacebuilders. Issue Areas: Education, Science and Technology
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Fair explores the true significance of the madrassah and its role in Pakistan’s educational system. She chronicles the Pakistan government’s efforts to reform the madrassah system and offers important policy implications and suggestions for initiatives that might address some of the main concerns emanating from ostensible ties between education and security inside and outside Pakistan. |
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In Sudanese universities, students and faculty have historically served as vital voices for political change and community and international engagement, but recent educational policies have severely limited their voices. |
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Iraqis have traditionally valued intellectual achievement, but the legacy of Baathist rule and the current tide of instability have crippled universities. The future, however, could see institutions play a leading role in securing long-term peace. |
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In deeply divided societies, contending groups' historical narratives are intimately connected to their identities and sense of victimization. How can they teach history to avoid future cycles of violence? |
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This simulation focuses on a conflict in the territory of "Palmyra" in the fictional country of "Siwa." The aim of the simulation is to demonstrate for the participants some of the challenges facing peacemakers in their efforts to resolve violent international conflicts.
Issue Areas: Education
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