Reports & Journals

Reports & Journals


The Uncertain Future of Iraqi Refugees
March 5, 2010

Intersections Internationals Project Manager C. Eduardo Vargas authored "The Uncertain Future of Iraqi Refugees," published in Politics Cubed. The article outlines the obstacles faced by Iraqi refugees including limited access to healthcare, employment, legal protection, education and local integration. To remedy these issues, the article outlines how the U.S. can have a more prominent leadership role in the crisis while strengthening the capacity of civil society.

The Uncertain Future of Iraqi Refugees (PDF, 103 KB)


Land for Peace: Lessons from Israel's Withdrawal from Sinai, Egypt
December, 2009

Intersections Internationals Project Manager Sara Reef authored "Land for Peace: Lessons from Israel's Withdrawal," published in The Conversation. The article is an excerpt from Reef’s Masters of Arts thesis, which focuses on Israeli security policy.

Land for Peace: Lessons from Israel's Withdrawal from Sinai, Egypt (PDF, 146 KB)


What Do A Billion Muslims Really Think?
November, 2009

Intersections Internationals  Project Manager Sara Reef co-authored an article with Americans For Informed Democracy Board Member Zeeshan Suhail for Common Ground News Service. The article focused on the Unity Productions Foundations Film, What A Billion Muslims Really Think.

What Do A Billion Muslims Really Think? (PDF, 98 KB)


From Borders to Intersections
Fall, 2009

Intersections Internationals Director Robert Chase authored "From Borders to Intersections," published in Reimagining Borders. The article explores the role of the media, new technologies and relating the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds.

From Borders to Intersections (PDF, 114 KB)


The Importance and Purpose of Interfaith Dialogue in Global Affairs
June 10, 2009

Intersections Internationals Project Managers Sara Reef and C. Eduardo Vargas recently co-authored an article in the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue. The article focused on recent inter-religious dialogue gatherings, and the increasing role they play in international affairs.

The Importance and Purpose of Interfaith Dialogue in Global Affairs (PDF, 89 KB)


UN Security Council Reform: Unrealistic Proposals and Viable Reform Options
November 25, 2008

Intersections Internationals Project Manager C. Eduardo Vargas authored "UN Security Council Reform: Unrealistic Proposals and Viable Reform Options," published in American Diplomacy. His article details many creative options for reforming the United Nations Security Council.

UN Security Council Reform: Unrealistic Proposals and Viable Reform Options (PDF, 151 KB)


Returning Veterans Meeting: Findings Report & Executive Summary
November 23, 2008

On October 16 and 17, 2008 The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) and Intersections International came together to convene a meeting of veterans and those who work with veterans issues every day. The objectives were to provide a place for networking, listen to the experience of veterans, their families, and care providers and identify characteristics and best practices of effective programs. The recommendations for program development were compiled into a preliminary findings report.

Returning Veterans Meeting: Findings Report (PDF, 162 KB)
Returning Veterans Meeting: Executive Summary (PDF, 87 KB)