HAPPENING TODAY: Discussion on challenges of international #PeacebuildingInAfrica led by Severine Autesserre, political science professor Barnard College Columbia University University & João Honwana, mediation program senior advisor Kroc Institute University of Notre Dame. Register: 2ly.link/1xhtI

First Dutch publication! My work is now available in 7 different languages! Flemish & Dutch friends, enjoy. (It's a brief overview of my latest book, “The Frontlines of Peace”) Free full-text version of my chapter: doi.org/10.7916/7ny2-n…, or for the book: lup.be/products/249612

I enjoyed the discussion *so* much! Thanks again to Nyeleti & João Honwana (and the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation team, the HFG African Fellows, and the other participants--in the room & on Zoom). Those of you who couldn't join us: Enjoy the video!

Yet another excellent investigation by Mélanie Gouby for Foreign Policy. “The Problem With ‘Conflict-Free’ Minerals How traceability schemes have wound up hurting Congo’s people.”

On May 2, Severine Autesserre,Barnard College, and João Honwana, Kroc Institute, discussed tensions between the UN's peacebuilding agenda and local realities. Watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=InRnn8… #Peacebuilding #UN #HFGEvents

Thank you so much for the shout-out, Ruth Maclean and The New York Times! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the book and find it useful.

One of my favorite thinkers and authors has created an online archive of his work, with free access to a wealth of fabulous resources. Fellow fans of John Paul Lederach—and anybody else interested in peace and peacebuilding— enjoy! johnpaullederach.com

Super équipe, super ville, super job. Amis universitaires, bonne chance!

My Thursday morning treat: Being invited by UNOPS and Goals House to talk with Simon Mundy, Isra Chaker, Jorge Moreira da Silva, and L. Sacks about "The Missing Peace." I loved our discussion (many thanks to my hosts & fellow panelists!) If you'd like to watch it: youtube.com/watch?v=jNjZOT…

Great opportunity for African researchers! You’ll join a fantastic community of fellows (truly impressive) and benefit from mentorship from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation team. From personal experience, I can say they treat their fellows exceptionally well. Good luck! …-harryfrankguggenheim.pantheonsite.io/african-fellow…

Look what arrived just in time for the challenges 2025 may bring! John Paul Lederach’s "The Pocket Guide for Facing Down a Civil War" is packed with insights from a lifetime of peacebuilding, & it's freely available online at johnpaullederach.com/2024/07/pocket…. Let’s build peace together!🕊️

Congrats on this powerful article, Evren Balta 🫐, and huge thanks for the shout-out to "The Frontlines of Peace"!

Join us tonight! Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, Kalala Ngalamulume, @CongoFriends, @Jdlzw, Abosede George and I will do our best to help you all understand the situation in eastern Congo and think through potential paths for peace. Free webinar, open to everyone. RSVP: ias.columbia.edu/events/congo-c…

Junior faculty and recent PHD in African & Africana studies, here are three open positions for you ! These two-year residential fellowships are our equivalent of postdoc positions. For details & application guidelines, please see: barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/…

Thrilled to host Emmy-winning journalist @AnnePoiret at Barnard on April 22! We’ll talk about what happens after war—stories of rebuilding, resistance & peace. Open to Columbia/Barnard ID holders. Details + RSVP: barnard.edu/events/post-wa… #PostConflict #Journalism #ColumbiaEvents

🕊️ Heading to Brussels to give the keynote at Reimagining PEACE 2025, hosted by Peace Research Community Europe & @vredesinstituut. I’ll speak about “The Frontlines of Peace” + share insights from my new project, “On Peace.” Join us! 🔗vlaamsvredesinstituut.eu/en/events/conf… #ActionPEACE2025

📍En route pour Ville Saint-Étienne ! Le jeudi 22 mai à 19h, je serai à l’Hôtel de Ville pour une conférence gratuite et ouverte à tous : "Sur les fronts de la paix". Plus d’infos ici : mediatheques.saint-etienne.fr/Default/doc/CA… Au plaisir de vous y retrouver !

🎙 I joined maria malagardis, Bob Kabamba & Matteo Caranta on France Culture 🇨🇩 Peace in DR Congo 🧩 A roundtable that went in… a few directions J’étais ravie de participer à Questions du soir d’été 🎧 radiofrance.fr/franceculture/…