This report introduces a new approach to peacebuilding evaluation which is more and flexible and adaptive (and hence appropriate for fast-changing, complex environments) than are traditional non-adaptive, post-hoc evaluation methodologies.

Tim Hicks has published an important new book on neuro-science that illustrates what Guy Burgess refers to as "pscyhological complexity" and explains how that impacts communication and conflict.

A proposal to coordinate the effort of grassroots citizens to address complex problems using an online complex system.

The Peace and Security Funding Index, published by the Peace and Security Funders Group maps peace and security grants. It shows what topics and types of projects are being funded by whom and where.

An argument that the peacebuilding field needs to do a much better job understanding the cost-effectiveness of our work.

Louis Kriesberg's obituary for Gene Sharp, the pre-eminant scholar on nonviolent direct action.

This project, undertaken by Lorelei Kelly, is using a "massively parallel" approach (our term) for addressing the the bad lack of knowledge which stymies good decision making at the Federal Level.

Peter Coleman asserts that conflict intelligance and systemic wisdom are two "meta-competencies" that will allow people at all levels to resolve conflicts effectively.

A new book examining how good governance (including both government and civil society) can contribute to peace and prosperity.

Chip Hauss reports on his participation in this first of five working conferences focused on what can be done to fix American democracy so we can better address today's most difficult problems.

In an editorial published in The Hill, Kriesberg decries Trump's one-sided Israel/Palestinian policies and recommends responses to it.

A new book applying complexity theory to leadership in the business, family, and society.

US leaders aren't acting to close the Red-Blue Divide, but citizens can. Coleman suggests how to do this.

Congress has no access to information and no time to learn it--no wonder policy is bad!

Explores "wicked problems" by discussing videos, books, analyses and discussions related to this topic.

Independents and "centrists" hold the key to saving our democracy. Gerzon and Troiano explain how they can do that.

Mark explains how he became a trans-partisan as an example of why the rest of us should too!

Lou Kriesberg shares his thoughts on Trump, Israel, North Korea, and other foreign policy issues.

A new information stream on worldwide peace processes already has over 450 entries! There's hope!

This very readable book showcases realistic steps we all can take to bridge gaping partisan differences.

Chip Hauss's take on "wicked problems"--a broader, but parallel concept to complex, "intractable conflicts."

What brings about lasting and sustainable peace? This is the vexing question addressed by peacebuilding evaluation.

An overview of AfP's many programs: fragility, violent extremism, gender, electoral violence, human security.

A look at the Alliance for Peacebuilding's publications

This online conversation focuses on the role of mediators in our divided times.