The Alliance of Nations was established in 2005, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the United Nations. The program seeks to counter extremism through action based upon cross-cultural dialogue and interfaith cooperation. 20 individuals from a wide array of countries and disciplines were chosen by then Secretary General Kofi Anan to forge new partnerships and generate ideas aimed at building trust, while under no pressure to represent a state or national interest.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
U.S. Muslim Engagement Project: A New Response to Terrorism
A cross-section of American leaders met recently via the U.S. Muslim Engagement Project in order to address the underlying causes of terrorism, and to help set a new course of action in the Middle East. Terrorism measurements are difficult to pin down. But most intelligence data suggest linkage between the “war on terror” and significant increases in terrorism worldwide.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Inauguration Day: Youth Inspired by Barack Obama’s Dream
The record crowd of seven million people impelled to Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day included a huge percentage of students.
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