Conversations Across Differences

Democracy around the world is both robust -- two billion people will be able to cast a ballot in 2924 -- and fragile, as threats to the voting process, to the structures of democratic society, and to the voters themselves afflict many nations. 

Two Parents Circle-Families Forum members—an Israeli and a Palestinian—will join us to tell their personal stories of bereavement and explain their choice to engage in dialogue instead of revenge.

Leading scholars from Africa and Latin America will share insights about macro-level commonalities in transitional justice processes across diverse societies.

Experts Shai Feldman and Khalil Shikaki will lead a conversation aimed at fostering mutual understanding on key points in the dispute.