RGF Resources
Journals and Magazines
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Foreign Affairs
Leading publication offering in-depth analysis and policy perspectives on international relations and global geopolitics.
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Foreign Policy
Provides expert news, commentary, and analysis on international affairs, defense, foreign policy, and global economics.
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Journal of Peace Research
Publishes scholarly articles on the causes of violence, conflict dynamics, and conditions for peaceful international relations.
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Journal of Conflict Resolution
Features peer-reviewed, quantitative research aimed at understanding the causes, processes, and resolutions of conflict.
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Ethics & International Affairs
Examines the moral and ethical dimensions of global issues, offering scholarly commentary on international law and human rights.
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Peacebuilding
Explores empirical and theoretical perspectives on local, national, and international strategies for building sustainable peace.
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International Peacekeeping
Focuses on the theory, practice, and evolution of peacekeeping, conflict management, and post-conflict peacebuilding globally.
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Middlebury Journal of Global Affairs
Middlebury College's student-run academic journal featuring interdisciplinary, undergraduate research on pressing global issues.
Institutions
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A nonpartisan global think tank focused on promoting peace and policy dialogue through independent analysis of int'l issues.
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Chatham House
A world-leading policy institute that provides independent analysis and debate to help build a secure and prosperous world.
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Council on Foreign Relations
An independent, nonpartisan membership organization and think tank dedicated to helping people understand foreign policy.
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United Nations – International Day of Peace
The official UN portal highlighting global observance, themes, and educational materials centered around the annual celebration.
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United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
A UN initiative that promotes intercultural dialogue, understanding, and cooperation to reduce tensions across diverse cultures.
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Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
A secular non-profit organization that combats religious prejudice and promotes practical interfaith peacebuilding.
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Catholic Peacebuilding Network
A global network of scholars and practitioners dedicated to deepening the study and practice of Catholic peacebuilding.
Podcasts
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“The Future of the Liberal International Order”
A roundtable podcast episode featuring scholars discussing the durability and evolution of the global rules-based order.
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Is It Time to Rethink International Peace-Architecture?
An episode featuring peace scholar Oliver Richmond examining the limitations and potential redesign of global peace institutions
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The Foreign Affairs Interview
Features weekly in-depth conversations with global leaders and foreign policy experts on world events.
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The Kroc Cast
Produced by Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, this podcast explores diverse voices and research in peacebuilding.
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Researching Peace
Conversations with peace and conflict researchers explaining key findings on conflict resolution, diplomacy, and peace.
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New Frontiers Podcast Series
Middlebury's RCGA podcast highlighting faculty, student, and guest research on critical international topics.
Datasets
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Peace Accords Matrix
Comprehensive database mapping the implementation details of major comprehensive peace agreements signed around the world.
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Uppsala Conflict Data Program
The gold-standard global resource providing quantitative data on armed conflicts, battle-related deaths, and peace agreements.
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Everyday Peace Indicators
Provides community-sourced, bottom-up metrics that track how local populations measure peace, security, and reconciliation.