In Ukraine and Elsewhere, Is Third-Party Diplomacy Helpful in Ending Wars? As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth year, the role of outside countries in restoring peace has taken on heightened urgency. Historically, third-party countries have been willing to spearhead diplomatic efforts to stop international conflicts. The United States, for example, after sending approximately $120 billion in aid to Ukraine under President Biden, has […]
In the Balkans, Barriers Made Neighbors Bad For many people living in the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, the possibility of interethnic violence was inconceivable. Until it wasn’t. Conflict between conationals of differing ethnic or religious backgrounds is not a new phenomenon. But in a fractious world it is something to watch for—and to guard against. With support from The Harry […]
Violence Against Public Figures Fuels Central American Immigration HFG launches In Practice: Lessons from Research series with an article exploring how political violence, corruption and environmental conditions drive migration from Central America to the US.