

Why Do Organizations Ignore the Power of Place in Peace-Building, While Embracing It During War?
waiting for permission Written by Frazer Macdonald Hay The role of place in peace-building is often sidelined in the aftermath of...


In Troubled Waters: Why the Peacekeeping Boat Should Have Been Rocked Sooner
Image of Flora Macdonald Statue by sculptor Andrew Davidson Written by Frazer Macdonald Hay To ensure any boat is sustainably seaworthy,...


The Unsettling Reality of Genocide: Why It Should Terrify Us All
Author: Frazer Macdonald Hay How to Understand Genocide: A Terrifying Familiarity That Demands Our Attention "I made the effort, and it...


Bare Life in Gaza: Displacement, Destruction, and the Logic of Sovereign Violence
Image by Omar Al-Qattaa Author: Frazer Macdonald Hay Gaza: The Making of Homo Sacer in the Modern World The refugee crisis is one of the...


Architecture After Conflict: Navigating Memory, Space, and Renewal
Author: Frazer Macdonald Hay Contextualizing Architectural Responsibility in Post-Conflict Spaces In post-conflict settings, rather than...


From Ruin to Renewal
Author: Frazer Macdonald Hay The Art and Impact of Adaptive Reuse: Grafting the New onto the Old In the words of Bartok (1962), "Only a...


Trump, Peacebuilding, and a New Approach to Global Harmony
At his second inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump made a striking declaration: "I want to be a peacemaker, stop...


Community in a Changing World
Quick Read: The traditional understanding of "community" as a cohesive, place-based group has become outdated and problematic. This...


Building Peace: Linking Place, Memory, and Cultural Heritage
Quick Read: This blog explores the intricate link between cultural heritage, peace-building, and memories of violence embedded in the...


Housing Land & Property Challenges in Gaza & Syria
Author: Frazer Macdonald Hay The UN’s displacement camps and other temporary accommodations are starting to empty as people journey back...