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Spent 20 years involved with the conflict in Northern Ireland. Working with all the political parties to the conflict, convened the Amherst Conference on Northern Ireland (Massachusetts, 1975), the Airlie House Conference (Virginia, 1985), and co–convened the Arniston Conference with the government of South Africa (Western Cape, 1997). Member of the Opshal Commission, which authored the report "Northern Ireland: A Citizens' Inquiry" (Belfast, 1993).In 1992, participated in bringing some of the South African figures to Boston, Massachusetts for a meeting with representatives of the factions in Northern Ireland. In 1996, helped arrange a second such meeting, in Belfast, attended by South Africans Cyril Ramaphosa of the African National Congress and Roelf Meyer of the white National Party.In 2007, based on these experiences, became involved in working toward reconciliation within Iraq. Helped arrange a conference at a resort in Finland, where 16 Iraqis met with experienced negotiators from South Africa and Ireland who described the processes toward peace in their countries. Meeting concluded with an agreement, created by the participants themselves, on a statement based partly on the Mitchell Principles developed during the Northern Ireland peace process.Have monitored elections in South Africa, Mozambique, and the Philippines on behalf of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs. A frequent contributor to The Boston Globe.Author of a number of prize-winning books on Northern Ireland, including The Uncivil Wars: Ireland Today (1983), Biting at the Grave (1990), and Questions of Nuance (1990).Other books include: Southern Africa: The People's Voices, (Ed.), 1999; Uneven Paths: Advancing Democracy in Southern Africa, (Ed.) 1994; Homelessness: New England and Beyond, (Ed.) 1990; The Aids Epidemic: Private Rights and the Public Interest, (Ed.) 1989; Irish Industry: Structure and Performance, 1971.Specialties: Expert on democratic transitions and divided societies, with special expertise on Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Iraq.

Listed skills include International Relations, Conflict, Africa, Nonprofits, and 7 others.