Betraying the Nobel
Norwegian-born author Unni Turrettini took a critical look at the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and specifically its election committee. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati…
533 viewsNorwegian-born author Unni Turrettini took a critical look at the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and specifically its election committee. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati…
533 viewsWriter Michael McRay spoke about his travels to divided parts of the world to learn how activists, clergy, former combatants, and peace-builders were working to resolve conflicts in their…
244 viewsUniversity of California, Berkeley professor Judith Butler discussed nonviolence and its power to affect political and social change. This virtual event was hosted by the Bay Area Book…
138 viewsPresident Trump announced a Middle East peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Other senior administration officials joined the president for the announcement including National…
4,587 viewsBruce Jentleson, public policy professor at Duke University, profiled world leaders who sought peace through diplomatic actions.
456 viewsSecretary of State Rex Tillerson addressed the Ninth Community of Democracies Governing Council at the State Department. The body was founded by the U.S. and Poland in 2000, with the goal…
623 viewsPresident Bush presented the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to honor 14 individuals for an especially meritorious contribution to the security or…
5,033 viewsThe former U.N.Secretary-General recounts his time at the head of the international organization. He discusses his tenure and subsequent work in international relations with BBC America’s…
1,310 viewsSusan Glasser discussed the anatomy and consequences of failed states, or countries that are unable to maintain a stable, sovereign government. Failed states bring consequences from a…
450 viewsMr. Nordlinger presents the history of one of the world’s best known and most prestigious awards, the Nobel Peace Prize. In it, he shines a spotlight on Alfred Nobel, the prize’s founder,…
1,016 viewsThe Martin Luther King National Memorial Foundation held a celebration dinner in anticipation of the August 28, 2011, unveiling of the memorial to Reverend King on the National Mall. Part…
627 viewsPaul Chappell talked to students at American University about war and human nature. The class, which focuses on nonviolence, is the creation of Center for Teaching Peace founder and former…
1,170 viewsColman McCarthy spoke about his book “All of One Peace: Essays on Non-Violence” which outlines his views on being a pacifist in a military society.
503 viewsRalph Peters talks about his latest collection of articles on such subjects as the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the problems in the Middle East, and U.S.-Russia relations. He spoke in…
865 viewsJacqueline O’Neill talked about the role women play in peace building and security efforts in Muslim countries. She talked about the conference on Afghanistan in London earlier in the week and…
738 viewsPaul Williams talked about the history and politics behind the Nobel Peace Prize. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
169 viewsPresident Obama spoke about winning the Nobel Peace Prize. He said he was both surprised and humbled by the award and characterized the prize as an “affirmation of aspirations held by people of…
1,195 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on President Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
40 viewsWitness testified on how to best promote both peace and justice in Darfur and support implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The CPA is a peace treaty between North and…
275 viewsColman McCarthy talked about his career and experiences in education and teaching peace. He teaches peace studies at colleges and high schools in the Washington, D.C., area including Georgetown…
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