Rumi Forum is pleased to partner with The Institute of World Politics (IWP) for a thought-provoking discussion on the Abrahamic Peace Initiative, exploring faith-based approaches to conflict resolution and peacemaking. This event will take place at IWP in Washington, D.C., bringing together scholars, faith leaders, and policymakers to examine how religious traditions can serve as powerful forces for reconciliation, coexistence, and lasting peace.
About the Abrahamic Peace Initiative
Rooted in the shared values of the Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, this initiative seeks to present an alternative to conflict and bloodshed by fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and collaboration. The discussion will highlight historical and contemporary examples of faith-driven peace efforts and offer insights into how religious communities can be active agents of conflict resolution in today’s world.
Why Attend?
- Gain insights into faith-based diplomacy and conflict resolution,
- Engage with experts in international relations, religion, and peacebuilding, and
- Explore actionable strategies for fostering interfaith collaboration and understanding.
Join us as we explore how faith can be a bridge to peace and a solution to global conflicts.
Speakers
Thomas Cromwell is co-founder of the New America Initiative and Chairman of the Abrahamic Peace Initiative. He spent 25 years in the Middle East, 18 as publisher and editor of the Middle East Times. During his time in the region, he conducted a series of conferences that brought together Arabs and Israelis, Greeks, Turks, and Iranians to address shared challenges to their societies, from urbanization and agriculture to education and conflict resolution. He has traveled to 130 countries to understand and promote solutions to inter-religious and inter-ethnic conflicts. He has authored several books on these topics, including The Triumph of Good.
Ibrahim Anli is the Executive Director of the Rumi Forum. He was a visiting researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ibrahim joined the Journalists and Writers Foundation’s (JWF) Ankara office as its diplomacy coordinator. He later served as the secretary general of Abant Platform, JWF’s Istanbul-based forum of intellectuals. Ibrahim taught International Relations and Diplomacy at Tishk International University in Erbil, Kurdistan, before joining Rumi Forum in 2019.
Ibrahim Anli has published several peer-reviewed book chapters and articles. He holds a BA in Economics from Istanbul University, an MA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Sabanci University, and a certificate in Strategic Management for Leaders of NGOs from Harvard University. He is a member of the Braver Angels Scholars Council and also serves on the board of the Religion Communicators Council.