Field Work with Syrian Refugees It has been more than a decade since the Syrian uprising began and has gone from being a nonviolent revolution to one of the bloodiest and most tragic conflicts the Middle East has known in modern times. As the war between the Syrian government forces and the Syrian opposition continues,…
Reflective Practice Reflective Practice in Israel/Palestine is a chance for students to deepen their understanding of the complex reality of a conflict at the heart of the field today. Students will be exposed to and engaged in ongoing peacebuilding interventions between Palestinians and Israelis, incorporating people at all levels of society. As they take part…
Politicians, Paramilitaries, and Peace CRDC’s summer course takes students to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to learn about the linkages between the political and grassroots levels in a conflict that has evolved significantly over the last 50 years but still faces challenges of reconciliation and integration. Through site visits and guest speakers, students will see the impact…
In the 1990s, Bosnia was the focal point of the most tragic war that Europe and the Balkans had seen since World War II. It was also the scene of major war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and acts of genocide that transfixed Europe and the world. At the same time, nothing is what it seems in…
