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What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

State of the world obtimism about possibility of change

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

Presently work at Ben Gurion University, Israel teaching mediation in Arava and Conflict Resolution to overseas students. Formerly worked as a journalist, both newspapers and documentary film. Worked also for the UN (UNMBIH) in Bosnia as a civil affairs officer.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Bosnia, Israel/Palestine, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Canada, & South and Central America.

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Jerusalem, Israel

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Academic, Ben Gurion University, Israel

How many years professional experience do you have ?

11-15

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.beyondintractibility.com

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Diplomacy, Facilitation, Media, Peacekeeping, Policing, Psychosocial

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Capacity Building, Communication, Curriculum Development, Program Implemenation, Research, Qualitative Skills, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Identity and international intervention in violent conflicts

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

Presently attempting to complete my PhD