The Economics of Peace: Exploring the Interplay between Economic Stability, Conflict Resolution and Global Prosperity.

by , | Jun 26, 2024 | Featured Articles, OP ED (Formerly Blog)

The Paul Henri Spaak building, which houses the European Parliament in Brussels. The European Union stands as a testament to how nations, historically at odds, can forge economic alliances after resolving deep-seated conflicts. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

“The linkage between peace and economic stability is evident, not only as a moral imperative, but as a logical strategy with lasting implications.” —

Ameyavikram Pathak and Armen Baibourtian, on conflict resolution as a driver for global prosperity:

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  • Ameyavikram Pathak is a Graduate student at Harvard University Class of 2026, Resident Coordinator of the Princeton Foundation's Board of Trustees, and Member of the Finance Committee of the Princeton Foundation for Peace and Learning. He has been associated with the Princeton Foundation since its inception and was the Founding President of the Young Ambassadors program - youth wing of the foundation. He also is the Founder of Princeton Foundation's sister non profit organization ResQ Global (www.resQglobal.org) dedicated to animal rights and environmental protection.

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  • H.E. Ambassador Armen Baibourtian

    Prof Baibourtian is a former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia.

    Prof Baibourtian has also been a Senior Adviser to the United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia (2008-2013). In this capacity, he coordinated the activities of twelve UN agencies on the country scale. Along with the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary, Prof Baibourtian co-chaired the U.S.-Armenia Security Dialogue. He also co-chaired bilateral Intergovernmental Commissions on Trade, Economic, Technological, Cultural, and Educational Cooperation with India and China. He was the Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in New York (1993-1995) dealing with international peace and security issues at the UN Headquarters and then served as the Consul General in Los Angeles (1995-1997). Prof Baibourtian has been a Professor of Practice of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is a Consultant to various agencies in international affairs, diplomacy, and international development.

    Prof Baibourtian holds two PhDs – in International Studies and Modern World History and is the recipient of several awards, including the Fridtjof Nansen Humanitarian Service Medal.

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