Peace and Conflict Resolution Track
The Peace and Conflict Resolution research track challenges fellows to critically examine how the United States — both as a global power and a deeply militarized society — shapes conflict at home and abroad.
At the center of this inquiry is U.S. military spending:
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How does it reflect our national priorities?
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In what ways does it contribute to global instability?
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And most importantly, how could these resources be redirected toward human needs?
Fellows in this track explore a wide range of interconnected issues, including:
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the global arms race and nuclear proliferation
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the role of the military-industrial complex in shaping policy
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border militarization
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shifting patterns in global conflict
Their work is rooted in a core question: What does security look like? And how can national and international policies be reimagined to advance peace, equity, and sustainability?
This track emphasizes both global awareness and a deep analysis of the U.S. context. Fellows investigate how excessive military spending contributes to underinvestment in healthcare, education, housing, and climate resilience in American communities.
Through policy analysis, historical research, and community-engaged inquiry, fellows help shape a bold and necessary vision of a peace economy, one that shifts resources away from war-making and toward building just and thriving communities.
Recent Fellows' Work