Escalation and Self-Discovery.

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by Stephanie Billingham, Canada Yesterday saw the end of Day Two of our three day simulation, and what a day it was. An investigation into the explosion at the Georgian/Abkhaz Power Plant revealed an Abkhaz diaspora as [...]

Escalation and Self-Discovery.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

Conflict in the Caucus Mountains.

2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

by Alex Hong, United States of America  In the fourth and final week of the IPSI Symposium in Bologna, we get to try everything our we have learned so far. Tuesday was the second day [...]

Conflict in the Caucus Mountains.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

It’s Not About the Result, It’s About the Process.

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by Imy Jacobs, Australia  And so we saw the beginning of the end of the IPSI 2012 Bologna Symposium. We kicked off our final week of classes with a three day simulation, with the objective [...]

It’s Not About the Result, It’s About the Process.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

A History of Non-Voilent Tactics.

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by Lauren Squires, United States of America Our first Friday of July began as Dr. Jack Duvall discussed how civil resistance can replace violence and terror. This enlightening and provocative lecture touched on many themes of [...]

A History of Non-Voilent Tactics.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

Just One Week Left.

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by Jenn Buxton, Canada I can’t believe we are starting our last week; the saying “time flies when you’re having fun” really stands true at IPSI. I have appreciated all the speakers and trainers, as well as, [...]

Just One Week Left.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

Single system, Single Action.

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by Chloe Baveas, Australia   The dramatic description of the nonviolence discourse by Jack Duvall set the tone for the rest of the day. Keeping up with IPSI calibre of speakers, Mr Duvall passionately delved into the [...]

Single system, Single Action.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

Non-Violence and Resistance Movements.

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by Auriel Niemack, South Africa On Thursday we were graced with three speakers from the International Cente on Non-Violent Conflict, Jack Duvall, Maciej Bartkowski and Mary King, who all spoke to various aspects of non-violence and civil [...]

Non-Violence and Resistance Movements.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

Memory and the Real Price Laptops.

2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

by Emma Hodder, New Zealand  Today had to be one of my favourite days of the symposium thus far. In the morning we were treated to the beautiful and engaging Dr Valérie Rosoux talking about reconciliation. After [...]

Memory and the Real Price Laptops.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

Theories Of Change (TOCs) in the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) of Projects in Fragile States.

2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

by Hamdi Aden, Somalia  Yesterday, Heidi Ober, from Care International gave an informative workshop on Theories Of Change  (TOCs) in the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) of projects in fragile states. Using examples from Nepal, [...]

Theories Of Change (TOCs) in the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) of Projects in Fragile States.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

Knowing is Half the Battle.

2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00

by Chris de Wit, The Netherlands In a few years I reckon I’ll look back on today, thinking it was one of these days that has had a significant impact on my ‘road taken’. John and [...]

Knowing is Half the Battle.2019-01-02T18:19:47+00:00
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