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,...
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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. In all of its ventures, IPSI supports social entrepreneurs, including program alumni, who generate innovative projects to positively impact their communities and the world. Through the combination of educational training and material assistance, the Institute speeds the development of future peace and security leaders and encourages the creation of sustainable initiatives.
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IPSI approaches the long-term goal of a more secure world through an entirely new and innovative platform. We facilitate month-long trainings where world leaders personally convey their knowledge and expertise to a small and select group of participants. These leaders will develop a hands-on...
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IPSI approaches the long-term goal of a more secure world through an entirely new and innovative platform. We facilitate month-long trainings where world leaders personally convey their knowledge and expertise to a small and select group of participants. These leaders will develop a hands-on curriculum based on personal experience, seamlessly blending theory and practical skills to enlighten our diverse student body. IPSI already has garnered the support of some of the most well-respected and influential global peace and security leaders, and that list grows by the day.
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In cooperation with Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the International Symposium in Bologna will bring together up to 100 of the globe’s brightest young minds from top graduate institutions, international organizations, grassroots peace...
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In cooperation with Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the International Symposium in Bologna will bring together up to 100 of 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 will undergo 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 may apply to earn graduate-level course credit from SAIS, one of the world’s top graduate schools for international affairs.
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