On Monday, November 5, 2001, William Raspberry wrote a Washington Post column in which he asked: “Did I miss something? A few weeks ago, the administration line was that the ... read more about Is U.S. policy being driven by the Pentagon’s hardware?
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
How might peacemakers respond to terrorism? A proposal to start a dialogue.
The events of September 11, 2001 may leave those of us committed to non-violent methods of conflict resolution puzzled about how to respond. As military and intelligence forces mobilize around ... read more about How might peacemakers respond to terrorism? A proposal to start a dialogue.
What motivates the terrorist or potential terrorist?
Our instinct is to assume that anyone who would fly a passenger jet into a building, killing himself, everyone on board, and thousands of other people in the building must ... read more about What motivates the terrorist or potential terrorist?
Trauma recovery and justice: September 11 and its aftermath
Trauma and Recovery The emotional reactions we experienced on September 11 and the days since are natural reactions to horrific events. The loss of life of so many people in ... read more about Trauma recovery and justice: September 11 and its aftermath
The Challenge of Terror: A traveling essay
So here I am, a week late arriving home, stuck between Colombia, Guatemala and Harrisonburg when our world changed. The images flash even in my sleep. The heart of America ... read more about The Challenge of Terror: A traveling essay
A call for thoughtful response: Conflict transformation staff thoughts on trauma and healing
We are professionals who have worked with the victims of violence during post-conflict reconciliation and trauma healing processes and on developing processes of peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Consequently, we know ... read more about A call for thoughtful response: Conflict transformation staff thoughts on trauma and healing
Keeping our options open: Waco or Apollo 13?
Creating a Response to September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 has created a crisis for the United States. Crises are marked by events that do not easily fit into existing ... read more about Keeping our options open: Waco or Apollo 13?