Jan Oberg • TFF - The Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future Research

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Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
About me here
Write to me:
oberg@transnational.org
Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
All of former Yugoslavia since 1974
Iraq since 2002
Burundi since 1999
Somalia 1977-81
Japan since the 1980s
Sweden and Denmark
- and a few other places
What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
Sweden
What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
Director of TFF - The Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research
How many years professional experience do you have ?
15+
Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Education, Peacebuilding
Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
Advocacy, Research, Training, Intervention
What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- Former Yugoslavia - What Should Have Been Done (working on a book with Johan Galtung and Hakan Wiberg)
- Reconciliation and forgiveness - Burundi
- Peacebuilding - Iraq
- Nonviolence or "peace by peaceful means"
- World order and governance
- Nuclear abolition and alternative defence
- Peace research in general - co-editor with Lester Kurtz of the "Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict"
If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications
All available at
TFF - The Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research
And I would like to recommend the books of TFF Associates that you find on that homepage under "Publications".
In addition! Of course the websites of TFF are my favourites. I put a lot of effort into making them, content first but also aesthetics. On TFF you'll find all our favourite websites under "Features". We use them every day to supply YOU with important analyses of global developments.

Welcome here! Visit other TFF Associates' sites too...

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At 11:25am on January 17, 2012, David Crier said…

I am trying to promote the Arc plan and and a discussion at;

http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/forum/topics/the-arc  

The Arc

 The arc A Formal Structure for a Palestinian State produced by the Rand Corporation. It is a giant leap in the right direction into finding a peaceful solution in the Palestinian-Israeli crisis. It is a ten year plan to develop the West Bank one day connecting it to Gaza. It addresses many of the problems the people of Palestine face in forming a viable state. Only with a prospers Palestinian society that resembles the society of the State of Israel will the people of both societies have any real security. 

They spent more than 3 million dollars and four years in the development of this plan. It is a thirty-three billion dollar plan over ten years that addresses the Palestinian issues of transportation, housing, education, commerce, justice and the contiguity of the State of Palestine. It is a very comprehensive plan creating a clear image of a much better way of life for the Palestinian people. Restoring their dignity and hope for a better future for their children is the best first steps towards peace.

This is the link to an 8 minute and 35 minute video outlining the Arc.The Arc: A Formal Structure For a Palestinian State | RAND 

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2008/08/26/the_arc.html 

Here is a link to the Rand Corporation’s web page to the Arc Reach Brief. There is a link to the full outline version of the Arc at the bottom of the page.

The Arc: A Formal Structure for a Palestinian State | RAND  http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9119/index1.html

These are two links of Doug Sulsman presentation of the Arc at the J Street YMCA New York, NY.  

THE ARC AT J STREET Part 1.mov - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5DMHSDPLS4 

THE ARC AT J STREET Part 2.mov - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztM-9O1KBQg&feature=related

There is no way to peace, peace is the way. The Arc is the way for long term peace to become a reality in the Palestinian/Israeli crisis. The challenges are to make the Arc a reality that more people can see, as well as working out the full implementation of the Arc’s plan. The earlier more people get behind a plan like the Arc the sooner it could become a reality. Everyone should write to their elected representatives letting them know about the Arc and your support of the plan. Who could not support such a plan of a way to peace as the arc. Global Crier 

At 2:26am on November 4, 2011, Lokesh Roy said…

Dear Sir,
                  I am profoundly inspired by your great work i n the field of 'PEACE' . i am wondering if i could be a part of your TFF........PL have a look at my poems in my profile ,which you may kindly showcase in your art gallery .......with best regards

At 2:56pm on October 24, 2011, Craig Zelizer said…

Hi Jan

Thanks so much for your contribution and kind words, much appreciated.  As you know sustaining this type of work (given the great work you do with TFF) can be challenging.  Would be wonderful if everyone give even $1-$5 as would help build up a good yearly operating budget.

Let me know if you will be in DC at some point.

At 11:03am on March 26, 2011, Muhammad Tahir Tabassum said…

Dear Mr. Jan,

Nice to meet you in Peace Network. This credit goes to Dr. Craig to establish very valuable global platform for peace-makers around the world.

Please in touch with us in future.

In peace.
At 10:52am on March 15, 2011, Kisembo Tom Balemesa said…
Thanks for the invitation and the initiative.
At 8:46am on February 20, 2011, Muhammad Tahir Tabassum said…

Hi Jan, nice to visit you profile here.

We can collaborate each other on

similar causes in near future.

Peace.

At 6:22pm on January 6, 2011, Jan Oberg said…
Wow, many thanks to you all for the comments. I may not respond to each of you - we are now building a data base and will come back to you later on. It is very important for us at TFF to hear your upbeat comments and encouragement. But we are also highly interested in your concrete ideas: What would YOU like to see on this platform? How can we make it special, pioneering and fun together. TFF does not want to produce for someone - we will only produce with people...So, think and come back again!
At 10:43am on February 15, 2010, NDIZEYE Benjamin said…
it is my pleasure to be your friend, let work
At 4:08am on February 7, 2010, Mladen Stojadinovic said…
Mr. Oberg,
Thank you very much for adding me as a friend. I really respect your work and had a privilege to listen to you at the Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade last year. I am now the student of the Peace studies Master Programme, and also a regular visitor of the TFF website. Just keep going in such a profesional and dedicated manner.

Best wishes,
Mladen Stojadinović
At 4:37pm on January 4, 2010, Linda Anani said…
Hi Jan,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us here, and for reflecting the Balkans in such an original manner. It is truely admirable how the eye of an artist can capture the troubled human spirit. Truth is all that there is to bring peace! Wishing you a wonderful New 2010. Srecna Nova Godina.
At 4:12am on December 23, 2009, Tim Wise said…
Hi Jan, We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic new year.
All the bet from Tim, Mounya and Zac.
Mounya sends lots of kisses.
When are we going to see you in Sydney Mate !!!!!
At 5:30am on December 18, 2009, Jan Oberg said…
Dear Kiriko

Many thanks. You are always welcome but there are only a few chances left. I have lectures (undergraduate + graduate) on Thursdays 9.00-12.10 - on the 24th, the 7th and the 14th (the last).

My best, Jan
At 4:51am on December 18, 2009, Kiriko Yoshimura said…
Mr. Oberg,

Thank you for invinting me as your friend. It is my privilege to become your friend. I used to be a student of Ritumeican University. I would be happy if I could have a chance to attend your class someday.

Lotus for you,
Kiriko
At 11:50pm on December 17, 2009, Rolf Czeskleba-Dupont said…
ja, det var mig der afkortede tanken for meget...
tak for invitationen
rolf
At 9:31pm on December 17, 2009, Dan Christie said…
Thank you for reaching out and adding me as one of your friends. I'm new to the collaborative and just finding my way around.

All the best,
Dan
At 7:02am on December 3, 2009, Sok Sidon said…
Dear Mr. Oberg:

Thanks a lot for adding me as one of your friends. I have visited your website. It is very important site that you did. I am so inspired to see all what you did and accomplished in your life.

I hope we can keep up our friendship going on well.


In Peace,


Sidon SOK


PS: Here is my email address: soksidon@gmail.com
At 10:03pm on November 24, 2009, Jeffrey Stevenson Murer said…
Dear Jan:
Thank you for your request. I am delighted to be in contact with you. I know it is extremely short notice, but I am co-hosting a two day workshop exploring youth violence along with the British Council and Project Exit (part of Fryshuset) at the Fryshuset facility in Stockholm. You would be most welcome to join us at this free event. If you are interested please let me know or contact Project Exit through the Fryshuset website.

Thank you for sharing your photographs. I hope we have a chance to speak about some of your experiences in the very near future.

Best regards,
Jeffrey
At 8:27am on November 21, 2009, Yumiko said…
Thank you for your friend request. I found that you have been involved in various issues in many countries. I like your idea of art photography gallery. The photos of Burundi remind me of people’s energy in the field. It was not the stereotype image of conflict but remind me of existence of power to peace. I thought that the gallery will be one of ways to reduce ‘conflict illiteracy’. I would like to learn a lot from you.
At 1:49pm on November 16, 2009, Robert WoW De Souza said…
Jan,
you have had a very inspiring journey in so many war conflict areas. It is great to see so many change makers here who shine their light brightly. Keep up the great work you do to empower others. Wish you every success on your journey. Please add me as a friend as I cannot add any more due to ning restrictions.
At 11:16am on November 7, 2009, ABDIA MOHAMUD said…
Hi Jan

Thanks for the invitation and I gladly accept to be your friend.
I am new in Peace Work and eager to learn.
I hope to learn a lot from you.
Thanks again.

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Salim Ibrahim Sheriff commented on Jan Oberg's blog post IRAN AND ISRAEL: WHAT THE WEST SHOULD AND CAN DO
"War can never be an option especially in such a sensitive subject like nuclear proliferation and the parties involved. Diplomacy, engagement and dialogue will definitely be possible because not all the parties are belligerent anyway. Sincerity and…"
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Craig Zelizer liked Jan Oberg's blog post IRAN AND ISRAEL: WHAT THE WEST SHOULD AND CAN DO
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Jan Oberg posted a blog post

IRAN AND ISRAEL: WHAT THE WEST SHOULD AND CAN DO

Dear friendsHere is 19 constructive proposals in the direction of war-prevention and long-term peace.It contrasts sharply the present discourse which is dominated by intellectually lazy and anachronistic talk about war as an option. War on Iran is not an option!It's been published by IPS - the Inte Press Service. You are welcome to use it but you must print the © of IPS and myself as author.I look forward to your comments here on pcdn...BestJan Oberg…See More
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Iran, the EU and what we should have learned by now

New on TFF's new blog...I'm pleased to alert you to a new comment on what increasingly looks to me as a build-up to yet another terrible unnecessary war. I argue that the Iran issue is not about nuclear weapons, that is only stage-setting. There is a larger drama in the theatre that is about to take fire - and it is the giant global change of forces and the struggle about…See More
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David Crier left a comment for Jan Oberg
"I am trying to promote the Arc plan and and a discussion at; http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/forum/topics/the-arc   The Arc  The arc A Formal Structure for a Palestinian State produced by the Rand Corporation. It is a giant…"
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