Whats Happening 03.15.11

From United States Institute of Peace's Presiden t

The House vote on February 17 proposes elimination of the Institute’s funding for the remainder of the fiscal year, and reflects the concern of all Americans, which we share, to bring the federal budget under control.

The United States Institute of Peace, like all the federal government’s national security and foreign affairs institutions, knows that America’s spending must come under control. And we are doing our part to contribute to bringing down the deficit.

But we also know that no price can be put on peace. National security can never be compromised. America is at war...

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Podcast Series Episode #18 Dynamics of Conflict With Bernie Mayer

Join host Jeff Thompson and Bernie Mayer as they discuss conflict resolution, an update to his popular book- Dynamics of Conflict Resolution, the 'circle of conflict' as well as current issues in conflict resolution. Note, this is part one of two.

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Rep. King- Hearings? How About Facilitation?

Jeff Thompson- We all know the story about Rep. Peter King and the hearings he has put together on the radicalization of members of the Muslim community in the United States.

King states, "The chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security -- New York GOP Rep. Peter King -- has said Thursday's hearing is necessary to explore, among other things, the extent to which al Qaeda is trying to influence and indoctrinate U.S. Muslims."

From a conflict resolution professional point of view (yes, I consider myself a professional!), if the goal is to 'explore' and ultimately establish where and when there are disconnects between the government and the Muslim community, how is it that a Congressional hearing would be the best forum to do this?

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