Rise to Peace
Although we live in dangerous times, rife with both international and domestic terrorism, there is hope and there is a clear path towards peace – that road is education and Rise to Peace helps to build that path one person at a time.
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Reforming Afghanistan’s Higher Education Institutions
With Final Prisoner Release, Afghanistan Takes a Giant Step Toward Peace
Personal Reflections on the Tragedy in Beirut
Remittances: Reverberations for Conflict-Ridden Regions
Civil Society Organizations as a Possible Structure for Recovery in Lebanon
How Will COVID-19 Impact Efforts in Afghanistan?
The Emergence of Sara Khitta in the Context of the US Involvement in Afghanistan
Problems in the Way of Progress: Uncertain US Troop Withdrawal and New Challenges Facing the Afghan Peace Process
Do Civilian Self-Defense Groups Help or Harm Counterterrorism Efforts?
Trade, Aid, and a Self-Reliant Afghan Economy
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We gather renowned experts at high level discussions to share knowledge on the best practices to prevent extremism and terrorism with the public.
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How important are remittances to the economies of fragile and unstable states? Government mandated lockdowns to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have drastically impacted economies globally and monies sent home by migrant workers have been hurt too.
https://www.risetopeace.org/2020/07/28/remittances/asidhu/
In the first 10 yrs after the collapse of the #Taliban, enrollment in Afghan tertiary institutions increased by 115%...where over 40% of the population is under the age of 15. A must topic to be discussed at the peace talks.
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How important are remittances to the economies of fragile and unstable states? Government mandated lockdowns to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have drastically impacted economies globally and monies sent home by migrant workers have been hurt too.
Remittances: Reverberations for Conflict-Ridden Regions
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Since the start of the 21st century, the world economy’s reliance on remittances has risen sharply as globalization enabled growth that created favorable Since the start of the 21st century, the world economy’s reliance on remittances has risen sharply as globalization enabled growth that create...In locales around the world, some states struggle to fund, arm and train their militaries against various national security threats, including terrorism. With this in mind, officials turn to civilian defence forces as a means to extend their reach. However, numerous factors complicate this arrangement. Read about the use of such forces in Burkina Faso to learn more.
Do Civilian Self-Defense Groups Help or Harm Counterterrorism Efforts?
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After enduring what may be considered one of its most violent years, the West African nation of Burkina Faso has taken a new approach to countering the The West African nation of Burkina Faso has taken a new approach to countering the proliferation of armed insurgent groups that have traversed the c...