Peace in the Room: Moments of Possibility at UNGA81
What does peace look like in the world today as we race ever faster towards the future? At UNGA81 High-Level Week in New York, the PII team was reminded that […]
Peace = Power: Why Energy is a Peace Issue
We see the price at the pump, we see the numbers on our electric bill, and we certainly notice when heating, transportation, food, or manufacturing becomes more expensive. But beneath […]
Humanity’s Greatest Challenge Is Letting Go of the Need to Be Right
The Most Expensive Choice We Make Conflict is often mistaken for strength. We celebrate winning arguments, defeating opponents, and proving ourselves right, yet rarely stop to calculate what these victories […]
Renewing the Art of Peacemaking: Our Greatest Shared Skill Is Waiting to Be Reawakened
Peace Is a Skill We Already Carry The world often speaks about peace as though it is a destination we have yet to reach. Headlines focus on conflict, division, polarization, […]
Part II: A Blueprint for Collaboration
Once we understand that conflict is inevitable, the conversation shifts from avoidance to transformation. The most successful leaders, organizations, and societies are not those that experience the least disagreement, they […]
Part I: Understanding Conflict in Humanity
Conflict is often treated as something to avoid at all costs. We associate it with violence, division, political instability, fractured relationships, and uncertainty. Yet conflict itself is neither inherently good […]
UN Peacebuilding Week 2026: Action >> Conversation
The inaugural United Nations Peacebuilding Week 2026 marked a significant milestone in the global effort to build sustainable peace. Held from June 22nd – 26th at UN Headquarters in New York, NY, […]
Building Opportunity for People with Disabilities Strengthens Society for Everyone
When we talk about building a more peaceful world, conversations often focus on diplomacy, conflict resolution, economic stability, or technological innovation. Yet one of the most powerful and often overlooked pathways […]
Global Peace Talks in 2026: What the World Is Teaching Us About the Future of Peacebuilding
As the year further unfolds, one thing has become increasingly clear… peace remains one of humanity’s most sought-after goals, yet one of its most complex challenges. Across multiple regions of the world, […]
Paradox of Peace: Complex Enough to Challenge Humanity, Simple Enough to Begin Today
Peace is one of the most discussed, pursued, and misunderstood concepts in human history. Ask ten people to define peace, and you’ll likely receive ten different answers. Some see it […]