Mient Jan Faber, a mathematician by training, is professor of Citizens’ Involvement in War Situations at the Free University in Amsterdam. For many years he worked for the Dutch Interchurch Peace Council (IKV) on civil-society initiatives. He is part of the working group on civil society’s role in relation to terrorism at the International Summit on Democracy, Terrorism and Security in March 2005.

Recent articles

The search for a political solution to the decades-old Cyprus problem is at a delicate stage. It needs a push, says Mient Jan Faber & Mary Kaldor.

The dignity of Palestinians, along with their hopes of a political settlement, is being crushed by conflict, economic degradation, and the world's neglect. Mient Jan Faber & Mary Kaldor's visit to Gaza highlights the problems and suggests an essential ingredient of progress.

A dialogue in Palestine makes the Dutch expert in conflict resolution, Mient Jan Faber, think afresh about the ethical foundations of political action.