A Season of Growth: Rise to Peace Welcomes New Voices in Peacebuilding and Counter-Terror Research
The past few months have been transformative for Rise to Peace. As we reflect on this period of remarkable growth, we’re excited to share updates about our expanding team and the ambitious projects that will shape our work in the months ahead.
Welcoming Our New Cohort
We’re thrilled to announce that Rise to Peace has welcomed a dynamic new cohort of Fellows and interns, each bringing specialized expertise and fresh perspectives to our mission. This talented group is already driving forward critical research initiatives that address some of the most pressing security and humanitarian challenges of our time.
Leading New Research Initiatives
Jasmine Terry, our Middle East specialist and former State Department member, joins us as a Fellow focusing on the Gaza peace process. Her extensive diplomatic experience and regional expertise will be instrumental as she leads research that examines pathways toward sustainable peace in one of the world’s most complex conflict zones.
We’re equally honoured to welcome Dr. Edward Salo, an accomplished academic and historian, who is spearheading a vital project on safeguarding Ukrainian heritage items and documenting Russian cultural genocide. Working alongside our dedicated intern Kie Jacobson, Dr. Salo’s research will contribute to the critical work of preserving cultural memory and accountability during conflict.
Amber Antony, our OSINT specialist, is developing what will become an essential resource for the field: the Rise to Peace OSINT Best Practices Manual and Guide. This comprehensive publication will share methodologies and standards that can elevate open-source intelligence work across the counter-terror and conflict analysis community.
Building Our Research Community
Beyond these flagship projects, we’ve been fortunate to work with exceptional interns and Fellows including Charlotte Soulé, Giana Romo, and Nimaya Premachandra. Together, this collaborative team has been working diligently on an initiative we’re particularly proud of: the inaugural Rise to Peace Journal.
This journal, we hope, will provide a rare platform for emerging talent in counter-terror and violence prevention research. Through carefully curated article contributions, we’re amplifying new voices and fresh analysis in a field that desperately needs diverse perspectives and innovative thinking.
Looking Ahead
The energy and expertise that our new Fellows and interns bring to Rise to Peace reflects our commitment to fostering the next generation of peacebuilders, researchers, and analysts. Each project underway, from the Gaza peace process research to Ukrainian cultural preservation, from OSINT methodology development to our inaugural journal, represents our conviction that rigorous research and thoughtful analysis are essential tools for building a more peaceful world.
We’re grateful to everyone who has joined us on this journey, and we look forward to sharing the fruits of these collaborations in the coming months. Stay tuned for the release of the Rise to Peace Journal and other ground-breaking work from our team.
Etienne Darcas – Rise to Peace
Rise to Peace is committed to countering violent extremism through research, education, and community engagement. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved at https://www.risetopeace.org/
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