News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
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event | 27 Nov 2024 Video: Perspectives on the growing ties between China and the Arab Gulf
Watch our event recording to learn more about the growing ties between China and the Arab Gulf countries and the role of Europe in the shifting landscape.
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feature | 6 Nov 2024 An outside view on Germany's reckoning with its past
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feature | 27 Sept 2024 “Our agreement laid the groundwork for lasting peace”
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event | 6 Nov 2024 Video: Building confidence and fostering societal dialogue
Learn about our event on how confidence building and dialogue can help Armenia and Azerbaijan transition from conflict to peaceful coexistence.
Latest Blog Posts
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12 Dec 2024 Tackling conspiracy thinking and disinformation through peace education
Fidel Bartholdy, Nicole Rieber, Tessa Schindler, Laura Steinacher
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29 Oct 2024 The Bangsamoro peace process: How anti-corruption featured (or not)
Balázs Áron Kovács
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2 Oct 2024 Peace education in action
Jasmin Wölbl
![October 8, 2022, Manila, Philippines: Militant protesters hold placards with a message ''Defend Press Freedom'' and ''Resist against Disinformation'' during the demonstration. Militant groups staged a protest in Manila in connection with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 100 days in power as Philippine President.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2025_Ferdinand-Marcos-Jr.-100-Days-as-President-Marred-by-Protest-in-Manila-08.10.22_picture-alliance-ZUMAPRESS.com-Josefiel-Rivera_cropped.jpg)
Countering disinformation and social divisionLaunch event of our latest report
Join our online launch event with the Platform Peaceful Conflict Transformation where we will discuss how peacebuilding can tackle disinformation.
- event 30 Jan 2025
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Chris Coulter appointed Acting Executive Director of the Berghof Foundation
Chris Coulter appointed as Acting Executive Director. Andrew Gilmour is stepping down after five successful years of service.
- press release 24 Jan 2025
![We hosted a panel discussion on conspiracy theories, elections and social media at our headquarters in Berlin.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2024_PeaceEdu_Vrschwrng-closing-event-Berlin_2746.jpg)
Tackling conspiracy thinking and disinformation through peace education
Insights from our #vrschwrng project closing event reveal the urgent need for innovative civic education in today's complex social media-driven landscape.
- blog post 12 Dec 2024
- Author(s) Fidel Bartholdy, Nicole Rieber, Tessa Schindler, Laura Steinacher
![RIYADH, Sept. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2024.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2024_Chinese-Premier-Li-Qiang-meets-with-Secretary-General-of-the-Gulf-Cooperation-Council_picture-alliance-Xinhua-News-Agency-Ding-Lin.jpg)
Video: Perspectives on the growing ties between China and the Arab GulfDrivers, trends and the role of Europe
Watch our event recording to learn more about the growing ties between China and the Arab Gulf countries and the role of Europe in the shifting landscape.
- event 27 Nov 2024
![Inside one of the 4 disputed enclaves Azerbaijan is demanding to be handed over from Armenian control on April 7, 2024, in Azatamut, Tavush, Armenia. Azerbaijan has been calling on Armenia to cede control of four border villages north of Movses that have been controlled since the 1990s as efforts to reach a normalization deal including border delimitation stall. The four villages Baku is demanding are all located along the border between Armenias northeastern Tavush region and Azerbaijans northwestern Gazakh district and has become a significant flash point between the two countries in the past months with fears of a new possible escalation of military hostilities.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2024_Event_Armenia-Azerbaijan-Tavush-Disputed-Enclaves_picture-alliance-Middle-East-Images-Anthony-Pizzoferrato.jpg)
Video: Building confidence and fostering societal dialogueInsights from Armenia and Azerbaijan
Learn about our event on how confidence building and dialogue can help Armenia and Azerbaijan transition from conflict to peaceful coexistence.
- event 6 Nov 2024
![Discussion in front of the Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism, which was opened in 2008.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2024-trip-Memorial-to-Homosexuals-Persecuted-Under-Nazism-1.jpg)
An outside view on Germany's reckoning with its pastInsights from an international study trip to Berlin
During a recent trip to Berlin, members of the Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation discussed how Germany has dealt with its violent past.
- feature 6 Nov 2024
![Signing of peace deal agreement between the Moro Islamic Liberati.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2014_Bangsamoro-peace-agreement_picture-alliance-dpa-Dennis-M.-Sabangan.jpg)
The Bangsamoro peace process: How anti-corruption featured (or not)
Practitioner consultant Balázs Áron Kovács outlines how anti-corruption measures can help peace processes through the case of the Bangsamoro.
- blog post 29 Oct 2024
- Author(s) Balázs Áron Kovács
![Freie Mitarbeiter*innen der Servicestelle probieren in der Baisisschulung eine Methode zum Verständnis von Eskalationsmechanismen aus.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2024_workshop-Service-centre-peace-education.jpg)
Peace education in actionAn insight into our work at the Service Centre Peace Education
Our colleague reports on how we deliver educational programmes for schools in Germany.
- blog post 2 Oct 2024
- Author(s) Jasmin Wölbl
![Rodrigo Londoño Echeverri took part in our peace conference The Berlin Moot in April 2024.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/2024_BERLIN_MOOT_CloseUps_ConstanzeFlamme_387.jpg)
“Our agreement laid the groundwork for lasting peace”Interview with Colombian politician Rodrigo Londoño Echeverri at The Berlin Moot
Rodrigo Londoño Echeverri, Colombian politician and last commander of the FARC, spoke with us at The Berlin Moot about his experiences and peace in the country.
- feature 27 Sept 2024
![Women raising three fingers into the air at anti-government protests in Bangkok, Thailand.](/images/content/_1000x571_crop_center-center_82_line/Event-picture_3360x2240px.jpg)
Video: Women mediators in peaceful protest movementsInsights from Iraq, Thailand, and Venezuela
Watch the recording of our launch event to learn more about women building bridges for nonviolent change.
- event 26 Sept 2024