Gangs and Congregations in Latin America: An Interview with Stephen Offutt

Interview | September 11, 2023

In recent decades much of Latin America has seen a dramatic proliferation of two seemingly opposite groups: violent gangs and evangelical churches. In his new […]

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Contextual Theology is a Mechanism Contributing to Sustainable Peace

Blog | December 10, 2021

By Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi ~   Religion and religious actors have critical roles to play in peacebuilding as we face a range of ongoing tensions […]

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How the UN Can Combat Violence based on Religion or Belief: An Interview with Julie Gregory

Interview | July 12, 2021

A new issue brief from the Stimson Center analyzes how UN mechanisms can address the escalating global challenge of violence based on religion or belief. In […]

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USIP’s New Religion and Mediation Action Guide: An Interview with Ayse Kadayifci

Interview | March 25, 2021

Conflicts are often described as “religious” or “not religious,” but the reality is far more complex. A new action guide from the U.S. Institute of […]

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Mediation Perspectives: Integrating Religion into Conflict Analysis

Report | January 27, 2020

Editor’s note: This blogpost from 2018 introduces Religion in Conflict and Peacebuilding: An Analysis Guide. The electronic version of the guide was published in 2018. […]

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