July 23, 2026One year after becoming the United Nations Academic Impact SDG 16 Hub Chair, George Mason University’s Carter School reflects on how universities can move beyond research to help advance peace, justice, and strong institutions through global partnerships, policy engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The article highlights SDG 16 as a foundation for sustainable development and outlines the Carter School’s vision for connecting scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners to address complex global challenges before 2030.
October 1, 2024Today, we celebrate a momentous occasion: the 100th birthday of President Jimmy Carter, a leader whose life has been dedicated to peace, diplomacy, and the betterment of humanity. On behalf of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, I am honored to mark this incredible milestone and reflect on the profound impact President Carter has had on the world.
October 19, 2023The recent renewal of the vicious cycle of violence in Israel and Palestine, once again, has shown that civilians are the ones who primarily shoulder the brunt of war with their lives, livelihoods, and human dignity. This ongoing conflict, like so many others across the globe, is the direct result of the failure of the international community to develop just and sustainable peaceful resolutions.
June 12, 2023A lengthy and comprehensive reconstruction effort will be needed to raise Ukraine from the rubble and provide a peaceful living environment for its displaced people. Before postwar reconstruction planning can start in earnest, however, international donors and Kyiv should have a clear understanding of the challenges that may be expected.