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The Kroc Cast: Peace Studies Conversations

Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
Peace Processes
Peace Accords Matrix
Colombian Peace Accord
Iran
Civil Society Colombia
Colombia
FARC
Peace Studies
Sexual Violence
Kroc Institute For International Peace Studies
Peacebuilding
50-Year Arc
Nuclear Weapons
Peace Accords 2016
Montes De Maria
Slow Peace
Northern Ireland
Truth Commission
Agonistic Peace
Restorative Justice

Peace Studies is a multidisciplinary field of study and practice in service of addressing some of the world's most pressing problems and finding strategies for building sustainable peace. Join us at The Kroc Cast for peace studies conversations convened by the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.

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In this live episode of the Kroc Cast, Good Friday Agreement signatory Monica McWilliams shares a masterclass in resilience and political strategy.

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How do we measure the success of a peace process? While international observers often look to legislative milestones and disarmament data, these metrics often miss the most critical element of lasting change: the slow, relational work of the people l... more

In this urgent and timely episode of the Kroc Cast, we are joined by Kelsey Davenport (MA '11), Director of Nonproliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association. This conversation was recorded as a "massive armada" gathered in the Persian Gulf, an... more

How can a global research tool become a localized "bridge" for peace? In this episode of the Kroc Cast, experts Madhav Joshi, Myla Liguoro, and Bishnu Sapkota join host Melinda Davis to discuss the evolution of PAM-Mindanao (PAM-M).

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Monica McWilliams
Keynote speaker and peacebuilder
Former Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission; Northern Ireland Women's Coalition; Interpeace
Episode: The Art of the Possible: Decommissioning Mindsets with Monica McWilliams
Maria Fernanda Burgos Ariza
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Peace Accords Matrix
Peace Accords Matrix
Episode: Beyond the Timeline: "Slow Peace" and the Power of Civil Society
Angela Lederach
Graduate of The Kroc Institute's doctoral program in Peace Studies and Anthropology, Assistant Professor of Peace Studies at Chapman University
Chapman University
Episode: Beyond the Timeline: "Slow Peace" and the Power of Civil Society
Kelsey Davenport
Director of Non-Proliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association
Arms Control Association
Episode: Special Report: The Nuclear Threshold—Assessing Iranian Intent Amidst the February 28 Strikes
Madhav Joshi
Associate Director of the Peace Accords Matrix and Associate Research Professor at the Kroc Institute
Peace Accords Matrix, Kroc Institute
Episode: Co-Creating Peace: The Evolution of PAM-M in the Philippines
Myla Liguoro
Technical Advisor on Social Cohesion and Church Engagement at Catholic Relief Services Philippines
Catholic Relief Services Philippines
Episode: Co-Creating Peace: The Evolution of PAM-M in the Philippines
Bishnu Sapkota
Asia representative for the Peace Accords Matrix; former visiting fellow at the Kroc Institute
Peace Accords Matrix, Kroc Institute
Episode: Co-Creating Peace: The Evolution of PAM-M in the Philippines
Ángela María Ramírez Rincón
Executive Director of the Peace Accords Matrix Barometer Initiative in Colombia
Peace Accords Matrix
Episode: The Human Network Behind the Data: Monitoring Peace in Colombia
Mateo Gómez Vásquez
Technical Research Leader for the Barometer Initiative in Colombia
Peace Accords Matrix
Episode: The Human Network Behind the Data: Monitoring Peace in Colombia

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The Art of the Possible: Decommissioning Mindsets with Monica McWilliams
Q: What is the main takeaway from the keynote about how to approach peace talks?
The speaker emphasizes that durable peace comes from inclusive processes, patient preparation, and a willingness to decommission both weapons and mindsets, ensuring all voices—especially women and civil society—are at the table and actively shaping the agreements.

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This program centers on peace studies with a strong emphasis on practical peacebuilding, international diplomacy, and civilian engagement in post-conflict settings. Episodes frequently explore how formal agreements translate into ground-level change, the role of civil society and local communities, and the challenges of sustaining inclusive peace over time. Notable strengths include a focus on long-term processes rather than one-off negotiations, regional case studies (e.g., Colombia, the Philippines), and a mix of memoir-style storytelling with analytical insights from policy and academic experts. The show often features practitioners and scholars who illuminate mechanisms for monitoring peace, addressing transitional justice, and expandin... more

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