by Anna Tervahartiala | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
The large conference room was buzzing. Breaking news of the nine local youth recruited to Syria had traveled fast in the small province of Amushen, which was already beleaguered by a slate of social, political, and economic crises. Social media went electric....
by Tom Strömman | Oct 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
I was recently on a panel discussing the conflict in South Sudan. A thing that struck me during the discussion, was how the panelists were struggling to bring up positive scenarios. Still, Friar James Oyet Latansio, general secretary of South Sudan Council of...
by Tom Strömman | Oct 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is little doubt that engaging religious worldviews in diplomacy has gained notable traction. It’s been three years since the US Department of States’ Office of Religion and Global Affairs was established, and similar offices or positions have been promoted in...
by Tom Strömman | Sep 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Two and a half years ago there were around thirty organisations and actors presented at the conference centre owned by the Orthodox Church of Finland in the outskirts of Helsinki. It was winter, the sea was frozen and the weather was dark, but the atmosphere was warm...
by kua_katariina | Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Instead of recognizing his work or the work of traditional Track I diplomats, Ambassador Holbrooke encouraged the organization to honor local, grassroots peacemakers who put their lives at risk for peace in their communities. And thus the Peacemakers in Action Award...
by kua_katariina | Jun 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Recently, I was disturbed by a comment from a friend who remarked that all Muslims are clearly in a war to destroy Christians since no Muslims are speaking out against the increasing amount of terrorist attacks. This perception of inter-religious conflict seems to be...
