THE 2010 BOLOGNA, ITALY SYMPOSIUM

ON CONFLICT PREVENTION, RESOLUTION, & RECONCILIATION

In cooperation with Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the 2010 International Symposium in Bologna brought together the globe’s brightest young minds from top graduate institutions, international organizations, grassroots peace movements, and the armed services. Over a four-week period, the participants underwent intensive training by the field’s premier political leaders, academic experts, practitioners, and advocates in the skills necessary to bring peace and security to their communities and to the world. In addition, students had the option to earn graduate-level course credit from SAIS, one of the world’s top graduate schools for international affairs. LEARN MORE

ANNOUNCEMENT: 2010 Bologna Symposium has successfully come to a close, and we are already busy planning for 2011!  Read the 2010 Participant’s Blog and view event photos by visiting the Bologna Symposium Page.
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OUR IMPORTANT MISSION
The International Peace & Security Institute (IPSI) empowers the next generation of peacemakers. Founded on the core belief that education can mitigate violent conflict, IPSI facilitates the transfer of knowledge and skills to a global audience from the world’s premier political leaders, academic experts, practitioners, and advocates. The Institute develops comprehensive training programs, advances scholarly research, and promotes efforts to raise public awareness of peace and security issues… LEARN MORE

OUR UNIQUE PROGRAMS
In a world that appears more unstable by the day, the International Peace & Security Institute (IPSI) provides a bright spot on the horizon. We endeavor to train the next generation of global leaders to address the most pressing issues of our era. IPSI approaches the long-term goal of a more secure world through an entirely new and innovative platform. We facilitate intensive trainings where world leaders personally convey their knowledge and expertise to a small and select group of participants. LEARN MORE