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Events at USIPPeaceCon 2024: Welcome, Keynote and Opening PlenaryOn September 10, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding hosted the 12th annual PeaceCon, the premier global gathering designed to address contemporary challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Welcome & Opening Remarks Ambassador George E. MooseActing President, U.S. Institute of Peace Alan FittsBoard Chair, Alliance for Peacebuilding; Vice President, Strategy and Operations and Chief of Staff, Corporate Affairs and Communications, American Express Liz HumeExecutive Director, Alliance for Peacebuilding Keynote & Fireside Chat – Building Bridges to Peace in Northern Ireland: From the Good Friday Agreement and Beyond Mary McAleese, keynoteForme...2024-09-112h 15

Work in Progress with Sophia BushShamil IdrissWith polarization on the rise, some may start feeling helpless and hopeless, but there's a beacon of hope on the horizon...an international organization actively working towards global peace. Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground, a non-profit that works to stabilize conflict zones and heal communities, joins Sophia to talk about the mission of the organization, the impact of their work, transforming conflict into cooperation, the five vital pillars to determine a healthy society, the power of using your voice to push for change, and what is essential for peacebuilding. For more information...2024-07-3035 min

Hood Politics with PropTerraform: Search for Common GroundThe Terraform series is when we at hood politics introduce you to people actually making the world more livable. today we talk to Shamil Idriss. CEO of Search for Common Ground, a peace building org active in 32 countries where there is extreme conflict. We discuss their local model and top down bottom up approach. Learn more at Sfcg.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-2457 min

Making Peace VisibleAgainst the tide: tech for social cohesionIt’s no secret that digital technology, in particular social media, stokes division in society and sometimes provokes violent conflict. Toxic polarization prevents us from solving problems, from making decisions together, from being constructive in our approach. In In this episode, we’ll explore the dangers of social media, but we’ll also talk about ways technology can be used to build bridges and promote social cohesion., we’ll explore the In this episode, we’ll explore the dangers of social media, but we’ll also talk about ways technology can be used to build bridges and promote socia...2023-05-0229 min

Global Leadership ConversationsS44E13 - Shifting Organizational Strategies and the Search for Common Ground to Transform Violent Conflict, with Shamil IdrissIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shamil Idriss about shifting organizational strategies and the search for common ground to transform violent conflict.Shamil Idriss (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamil-idriss-776b7750) is the Chief Executive Officer of Search for Common Ground, the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organization. In his current capacity as CEO, and in his previous capacities as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Burundi Country Director, Shamil has led Search’s efforts to end violent conflict in more than 35 countries globally, including some of the most devastating conflict zones in the Middle East and...2023-03-2827 min

Human Capital LeadershipS44E13 - Shifting Organizational Strategies and the Search for Common Ground to Transform Violent Conflict, with Shamil IdrissIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shamil Idriss about shifting organizational strategies and the search for common ground to transform violent conflict. Shamil Idriss (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamil-idriss-776b7750) is the Chief Executive Officer of Search for Common Ground, the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organization. In his current capacity as CEO, and in his previous capacities as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Burundi Country Director, Shamil has led Search’s efforts to end violent conflict in more than 35 countries globally, including some of the most devastating conflict zones in the Middle East and...2023-03-2826 min

#PolyPod#PolyPod: The World seen from AfghanistanTo better understand the world seen from Afghanistan, listen to the conversation between: Zuhra Bahman, Country Director Afghanistan, Search for Common Ground Kai Eide, former UN Special Representative to Afghanistan Shamil Idriss, CEO, Search for Common Ground, Kristian Berg Harpviken, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo This episode focus on the dialogue with and within Afghanistan and the discussions on how democracy can be matured in Afghanistan in the long term, including the role of the Afghan diaspora and of international players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-251h 15

Breakthrough Barriers with DamaliResilience Comes From: Connecting with Others (feat. Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground)In this episode, Damali discusses conflict and peacebuilding with Shamil Idriss. Shamil Idriss is the CEO of Search for Common Ground, leading around 900 staff in 31 countries to end violent conflict. As CEO of Soliya from 2008 to 2014, Idriss oversaw a public-private coalition to establish the field of virtual exchange, pioneering interactive media as a tool for cross-cultural trust. In 2005, Idriss was appointed by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan as Deputy Director of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, seeking to improve relations between Western and Muslim-majority countries. Previously, Idriss had helped establish and served on the Steering Committee of the World Economic Forum’s...2022-03-0337 min

Dealing and Feeling with Kathy RedwinePeace Building with Shamil Idriss (Re-Broadcast)We live in a polarized country, and a conflict-filled world. But today on the show, Kathy welcomes a life-long friend who brings a world view to living more harmoniously together, no matter our differences. Sahmil Idriss is the CEO of Search For Common Ground. Their organization works to move populations from an adversarial approach to cooperating solutions and community building. This happens on an even smaller scale when we strive to listen and better understand those with different views than us. Plus! Hear a beautiful conversation from an 8-year-old about being a champion for those th...2021-06-1754 min

Global Peace BuildersHow Violence Evolves and Citizen Peacebuilding Emerges with Shamil IdrisWhen we look at the conflicts in the world today, we can often get overwhelmed. In this conversation with Shami Idriss, we learn about some of the positive strides made in peacebuilding. In the last 100 years, wars between nations have dramatically decreased, and military battle deaths are few compared to the past. Yet there's now a dramatic increase in stateless armies — gangs, extremist groups, terrorists, traffickers — and the impact on civilians is much greater. Conflict is inevitable, but violence is not. As CEO at Search for Common Ground, Shamil Idriss speaks to the ways we can prevent violent conflict, and, when...2021-05-0536 min

Your Undivided AttentionCome Together Right Now — with Shamil IdrissHow many technologists have traveled to Niger, or the Balkans, or Rwanda, to learn the lessons of peacebuilding? Technology and social media are creating patterns and pathways of conflict that few people anticipated or even imagined just a decade ago. And we need to act quickly to contain the effects, but we don't have to reinvent the wheel. There are people, such as this episode’s guest, Shamil Idriss, CEO of the organization Search for Common Ground, who have been training for years to understand human beings and learn how to help them connect and begin healing processes. These ex...2021-04-011h 16

Lessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common GroundIt is amazing to be into our second year, and have guests from our first year return. When these leaders first sat down in the Lessons from Leaders chair in 2019, Covid-19 was unknown, racial injustice was very much real but without the global lens it deserved, and has now, and leaders were unaware of an incoming pandemic. This week, I sit back down with Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground. When I reflect on our previous episode with Shamil, our conversation surrounded scaling your business, team building, and how to ‘show up’ for your organization. While...2021-03-2228 min

Dealing and Feeling with Kathy RedwinePeace Building with Shamil IdrissWe live in a polarized country, and a conflict-filled world. But today on the show, Kathy welcomes a life-long friend who brings a world view to living more harmoniously together, no matter our differences. Sahmil Idriss is the CEO of Search For Common Ground. Their organization works to move populations from an adversarial approach to cooperating solutions and community building. This happens on an even smaller scale when we strive to listen and better understand those with different views than us. Plus! Hear a beautiful conversation from an 8 year old about being a champion for tho...2020-07-1654 min

The One Way Ticket ShowSearch for Common Ground CEO - Shamil IdrissShamil Idriss is the Chief Executive Officer of Search for Common Ground, the world’s largest organization dedicated to peace building. As CEO, and in previous roles as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Burundi Country Director, Shamil has led Search’s efforts to end violent conflict in more than 35 countries, including conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa. Starting in 2005, Shamil served as the Deputy Director of the United Nations Alliance for Civilizations, supporting political and religious leaders in improving relations between Western and Muslim-majority countries. A pioneer in cross-cultural media technologies, Sham...2020-01-2156 min

Lessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common GroundImagine being president and CEO of a successful, scaling company and asking those who work for you for their feedback on how you lead, how you support and how you show up. What difference would that make in how you lead and your ability to scale your organization?Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground, does just that and shares with us what he's learned."I think that people should feel as though they are accountable to one another. Specifically others living by their same values. This includes anyone in an organization, CEO, president, VP...2020-01-0652 min

Journalism Perspectives (Audio)Coming Together and Falling Apart: How Technology is Impacting Peace and Conflict with Shamil Idriss -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture SeriesShamil Idriss, President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, addresses the impact that rapidly developing technology is having on peace and stability -- from its untapped potential to the barriers that impede positive impact. Idriss is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32103]2017-06-1246 min

Human Rights (Audio)Coming Together and Falling Apart: How Technology is Impacting Peace and Conflict with Shamil Idriss -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture SeriesShamil Idriss, President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, addresses the impact that rapidly developing technology is having on peace and stability -- from its untapped potential to the barriers that impede positive impact. Idriss is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32103]2017-06-1246 min

Journalism (Audio)Coming Together and Falling Apart: How Technology is Impacting Peace and Conflict with Shamil Idriss -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture SeriesShamil Idriss, President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, addresses the impact that rapidly developing technology is having on peace and stability -- from its untapped potential to the barriers that impede positive impact. Idriss is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32103]2017-06-1246 min

Journalism Perspectives (Video)Coming Together and Falling Apart: How Technology is Impacting Peace and Conflict with Shamil Idriss -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture SeriesShamil Idriss, President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, addresses the impact that rapidly developing technology is having on peace and stability -- from its untapped potential to the barriers that impede positive impact. Idriss is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32103]2017-06-1200 min

American Politics (Audio)Coming Together and Falling Apart: How Technology is Impacting Peace and Conflict with Shamil Idriss -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture SeriesShamil Idriss, President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, addresses the impact that rapidly developing technology is having on peace and stability -- from its untapped potential to the barriers that impede positive impact. Idriss is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32103]2017-06-1246 min

American PoliticsComing Together and Falling Apart: How Technology is Impacting Peace and Conflict with Shamil Idriss -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture SeriesShamil Idriss, President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, addresses the impact that rapidly developing technology is having on peace and stability -- from its untapped potential to the barriers that impede positive impact. Idriss is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32103]2017-06-1246 min

Human Rights (Video)Coming Together and Falling Apart: How Technology is Impacting Peace and Conflict with Shamil Idriss -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture SeriesShamil Idriss, President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, addresses the impact that rapidly developing technology is having on peace and stability -- from its untapped potential to the barriers that impede positive impact. Idriss is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32103]2017-06-1246 min