The University of Notre Dame鈥檚 will work closely with the U.S. Department of State on a new initiative that will enable students to conduct cutting-edge global conflict prevention research.
As part of the new Academic Centers of Conflict Anticipation and Prevention partnership, the department鈥檚听 has engaged several universities to provide supplemental research, analysis and data to enhance its ability to anticipate, prevent and respond to global conflict. CSO is charged with leading the formulation and implementation of conflict prevention and stabilization strategies, policies and programs.
The innovative partnership will provide undergraduate and graduate Keough 91视频 students with access to the Department of State鈥檚 various databases and research tools, including its . Officials use the tool to monitor conflict risks and implement evidence-based policies to prevent conflict.
Students will work with Keough 91视频 faculty advisers as they conduct research projects on conflict-related issues requested by CSO. They will also develop professional skills and contacts to help prepare for future global policy careers.
鈥淭his partnership is a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage in proactive conflict prevention and make an impact on real-world policy by using their skills to analyze real-time data,鈥� said Maura Policelli, executive director of the Keough 91视频 of Global Affairs鈥� Washington Office and associate professor of the practice. 鈥淚t reflects the Keough 91视频鈥檚 ongoing focus and commitment to policy-relevant work that addresses critical global challenges.鈥�
Keough 91视频 students will begin their research in spring 2024 as part of a forthcoming class that will deal with conflict prevention issues, Policelli said.
Notre Dame was selected, in part, because of the Keough 91视频鈥檚 proven track record of policy-relevant conflict prevention work, most notably through the听, a key initiative of the school鈥檚 .
PAM houses the world鈥檚 largest existing collection of implementation data on intrastate peace agreements. Its database serves as a valuable source for analysis, which the Kroc Institute uses to support the negotiation and implementation of peace accords, including the historic .
The Keough 91视频 has also helped support the implementation of the Global Fragility Act, a whole-of-government approach to prioritize conflict prevention and transform partnerships to focus on peacebuilding and stabilization in fragile states. The school has long supported implementation of the act by arranging for the Department of State, convening expert and supporting that informs policymakers鈥� work.
鈥淐SO is thrilled to expand and deepen its engagements with the Keough 91视频 through this partnership,鈥� said Keith Noble, CSO鈥檚 chief data officer. 鈥淭his partnership represents a first-of-its-kind opportunity for students to work on real-world, conflict-related requirements to help the department address existing and emerging policy opportunities.
鈥淢oving forward,鈥� Noble said, 鈥渃ontributions from the Keough 91视频 will help further CSO鈥檚 ongoing efforts to support key U.S. government priorities in the conflict space to include the听 and 补驳别苍诲补蝉.鈥�
Other partners in the initiative include Florida International University, Georgetown University, George Mason University, the University of Alabama, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Utah.
Contact: Tracy DeStazio, associate director of media relations, 574-631-9958 or tdestazi@nd.edu
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