The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts

"The world's dictators have a problem: It's not easy to understand how popular–and thus secure from threat by a potential challenger—they really are. But a new academic study shows that modern tools of repression may make this part of an autocrat's unsavory job a little simpler."

Check out The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy's write-up here: https://bit.ly/4d51zFL

"Does Counter-Terrorism Work?" Read The Guardian's review of Pearson Faculty Affiliate Richard English's book here: https://bit.ly/4eYaHOr

ICYMI - check out Pearson Faculty Affiliate Kara Ross Camarena's article from last May in The Conversation. http://bit.ly/4eh60yK

Congratulations to the class of 2024!

Convocation is right around the corner 🎓 We can’t wait to see Pearson Fellows walk across the stage

Pearson Faculty Affiliate Raul Sanchez de la Sierra joined the podcast to discuss his research & work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his involvement in the film "Congo Calling," & his perspective on the state of the world at-large.
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We are proud to share that Pearson Alum and Invisible Institute Data Director Trina Reynolds-Tyler has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. Read more here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/06/pulitzer-prizes-in-journalism/

Pearson Institute Director James A. Robinson traveled to South Africa in late March, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University. Congratulations, Professor Robinson!

Pearson Fellow Manda Bwerevu kicked off the screening of the "Congo Calling" film by inviting the audience members to engage more deeply with the topic: "My hope for every attendee here tonight is that you walk away with a deeper understanding of the conflict in the DRC, your role in this conflict and a different slightly more accurate narrative about the reality of foreign aid in Africa and do your due diligence to be informed before engaging in discourse.”

We hope you join us on Tuesday, April 2nd. Registration and details ⬇️

In a year in which half the world votes, India, the largest democracy, stands out. Ethnic tensions, nationalist rhetoric, and concerns about the influence of AI and other misinformation campaigns form a tense background for this spring's election. What is the historical context for such a contentious political climate? What does this year’s Indian election say about the future of global democracy?

Featuring Shuja Nawaz, founding director of the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council, Safiya Ghori-Ahmad, senior director with APCO Worldwide, and Dr. Paul Staniland, Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. Moderated by The New York Times correspondent Emily Schmall.

Co-sponsored by the The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts.

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for dinner will be provided.

RSVP: https://iop.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/iop/event.jsp?event=10064&

The Pearson Institute was grateful to host Pearson Faculty Affiliate Austin Wright on the podcast. Highly recommend giving this episode a listen.
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Join The Pearson Institute and The Marty Center for a panel discussion on Tuesday, January 30. The panel will feature experts and academics, including Pearson Associate Maliha Chishti, President of Telos Gregory Khalil, University of Chicago’s Associate Dean of the College for Academic Affairs Dina Rashed, and Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch Omar Shakir.
https://bit.ly/3vGLF3X

On Tuesday, we welcomed Juan Sebastian Chamorro to The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to hear his testimony of his involvement in Nicaraguan politics since civic protests and governmental violence erupted in April 2018. It was a remarkable lecture.

A special thank you to Pearson Fellow Natalia Zorrilla for an excellent introduction. If you missed the lecture, find the recording here: https://bit.ly/3HpEkZq

On the latest episode of , Pearson Associate Maliha Chishti spoke with Julia Higgins and Rabail Sofi. They discussed gender-based violence in the context of war, Dr. Chishti’s work in passing Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, and the complexities of humanitarian aid implementation today.

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We hope you join us next Tuesday for our featuring Juan Sebastián Chamorro.

Register now! https://bit.ly/3HeejvQ

Did you listen to the December episode of ? Pearson Fellows and The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy students speak with Dr. Amal Hamada about the role of gender when discussing conflict, the women’s movement in Iran, and Palestinian mothers today. https://bit.ly/3T9XZUd

2023 was an exciting year for the Pearson Institute, with many stellar events, speakers, and more. As the year winds down, we want to highlight some events throughout the year. Follow along throughout the week as we share more.

"The forum examined disparity across the globe, encouraging participants to reflect on how it related to their local communities and the effects of the intersection of disparity and global conflict."

Learn more about the Sixth Annual Pearson Global Forum from The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

2023 Pearson Global Forum Examines Disparities Between and Among Nations and Possible Paths Towards Peace and Stability December 05, 2023 Back to News Dorothy Parsons, Communications Coordinator Email [email protected] Hannah Balikci, MPP Class of 2024As Pearson Fellow Hannah Balikci, MPP Class of 2024, worked with refugees at a U.S. military base, she thought about how the futures of Afghan asylum seekers in the...

"Machines are not accountable. Only humans are accountable. So for weapons use to be justified, a person needs to be accountable and in control."

At the , Ryan Heath discussed war and terror in the age of AI.

Global Forum 2023 | Connected Conflict: War and Terror in the Age of AI At The Pearson Institute, our mission is to convene international leaders and world-renowned academics at the Pearson Global Forum to explore rigorous resear...

"Being a part of the Pearson Institute has definitely deepened my understanding of conflict resolution.”

Pearson Fellow Daniel Lopez spoke about his experience at The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and as a .

Student Profile: Daniel Lopez, MPP Class of 2024 and Pearson Fellow Lopez intends to apply the skills he gains in the MPP to Diseño Publico, the social and public design consulting firm he founded in Colombia. November 17, 2023 Back to News Daniel Lopez“My singular purpose,” said Daniel Lopez, Master of Public Policy Class of 2024 and Pearson Fellow, “is to c...

"The seeming cascade of conflict gives rise to one obvious question: Why?"

Pearson Faculty Affiliate Paul Poast lays out three theories to explain the "cascade of conflict." Find the full article published in The Atlantic here: https://bit.ly/40KJ6tc (Paywall)

"How a Brazilian prison gang became an international criminal leviathan."

Read Tom Phillips in The Guardian, where he references Pearson Faculty Affiliate Ben Lessing's book project "Criminal Leviathans."
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How a Brazilian prison gang became an international criminal leviathan The PCC – First Capital Command – arose in the country’s notoriously brutal penitentiaries 30 years ago but now controls a billion-dollar drug trade supplying much of Europe’s co***ne

Thank you to the Chicago Maroon and Neive Rodriguez for an excellent recap of the 6th Annual Pearson Global Forum. Find the article here: https://bit.ly/3R0ddtl

And find all the videos from the Pearson Global Forum here: https://bit.ly/3tZYq91

Interesting new article from Pearson Associate Rebecca Wolfe on an intergroup contact field experiment in Nigeria! Recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3QsDizT

Yesterday, The Pearson Institute and International House at the University of Chicago welcomed Amal Hamada, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Gender Studies in the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Egypt, to discuss her research on women's role in counterterrorism. Thank you, Dr. Hamada, for your insightful comments.

If you missed the event, stay tuned for the recording!

“Transitional justice doesn’t really end... There is always truth to be revealed.” Pearson Faculty Affiliate Monika Nalepa joined the podcast to discuss transitional justice & her new book After Authoritarianism.

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Join us tomorrow at International House at the University of Chicago for "The Role of Mother in Counterterrorism," featuring Amal Hamada.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. CT.
Register now! https://bit.ly/46X7LwQ