In the Field
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November 2011
Religion is often seen as the cause of strife around the globe, but in reality, it can provide the foundation for what helps to end conflict. USIP’s work, from Indonesia to Pakistan, demonstrates that religion can play a positive role in managing conflict. USIP’s David Smock, senior vice president for the Centers of Innovation, explores the issue in this brief question-and-answer. Countries: Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, The Two Sudans
| Issue Areas: Religion and Peacemaking
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December 2009
USIP reports on how religious leaders are working to build peace in Sri Lanka after 26 years of civil war between the government and separatist rebels. Countries: Sri Lanka
| Issue Areas: Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Religion and Peacemaking
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May 2009
USIP peace scholar Benjamin Schonthal provides a first person account of the excitement at the end of Sri Lanka's 30-year civil war. And, he also reminds us that the hard work of peace is just beginning. Countries: Sri Lanka
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Religion and Peacemaking
| Programs: Grants & Fellowships, Jennings Randolph Peace Scholarship Dissertation Program
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