This research examined the use of public diplomacy strategies by the Russian federation and the West in order to extend or maintain a soft-power presence in what has become known as the "Russian near abroad" or Russia’s sphere of "privileged interest."

Scholars, practitioners, and witnesses to the peace process in Northern Ireland capture the transition in a series of essays.

Can Al-Jazeera English (AJE) be more than a news source and aid conflict resolution through conciliation?

In collaboration with Queens University of Charlotte, this project involved audience and organizational analysis to evaluate the conciliatory potential of Al-Jazeera English (AJE).