Author: Sarah Smiles Persinger

Policy studies research consultant

Articles

Regional Organizations in Peacebuilding Partnerships

Mar 24, 2014 | Civil Society Peacebuilding, Peacebuilding

Sarah Smiles Persinger Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (RIGOs) — such as the European Union, Arab League, Organization of American States, and similar organizations — are playing a growing role in peace and security affairs. The complexity of global security...

Reconciliation and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Nov 29, 2010 | Gender, Intersectionality

Sarah Smiles Persinger As public support for the Afghan war wanes, the concept of reconciliation with the Taliban and insurgent groups has gained currency and is now the declared policy of the United States and the Afghan government. Reconciliation poses a quandary...