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(Reposted from: European Western Balkans. February 26, 2026)

Rising tensions between the United States and the European Union risk undermining cooperation in the Western Balkans, prompting a new transatlantic initiative aimed at reinforcing democratic resilience, regional cohesion, and opportunities for young people, according to a publication released by the Aspen Institute Germany and its partners.

The initiative, titled Solidarity in Action, was launched in 2025 by Aspen Institute Germany in cooperation with the Aspen Strategy Group, Aspen Institute Romania, and Aspen Institute Italia. It brought together 20 emerging civil society leaders from the Western Balkans, the United States, and the European Union to develop policy recommendations addressing the region’s most pressing political and socio-economic challenges.
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New transatlantic platform launched by Aspen Institute to support peace and democracy in the region Solidarity in Action is a transatlantic initiative aimed at reinforcing democratic resilience, regional cohesion, and opportunities for young people in the Western Balkans.

(Reposted from: Philippine News Agency. March 17, 2026)

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora

The Japanese government is funding a new PHP18 million development project to improve education facilities and support peace education at a rural area in General Santos in Mindanao, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday.

Through this funding, Japanese non-government organization (NGO) ChildFund Japan will lead the replacement of dilapidated classrooms and the installation of sanitation facilities in Barangay Siguel in General Santos.

The grant contact, amounting to USD321,273 or approximately PHP18.92 million, was formalized by Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya in a signing ceremony on March 17.

The embassy said the project aims to promote peace and multicultural coexistence through education and training for students of diverse ethnic backgrounds by helping them develop mutual understanding and dialogue skills.
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Japan inks P18-M grant to support peace education in Mindanao The Japanese government is funding a new development project to improve education facilities and support peace education at a rural area in General Santos in Mindanao.

Insecurity: Scholars harp on peace-building efforts, suggest solutions

Scholars and peacebuilding experts came together to discuss solutions to persistent violence in Nigeria at the launch of the ‘Nigeria Peace Web,’ an open-source digital platform that collates data on peace actors and initiatives in Nigeria.

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Insecurity: Scholars harp on peace-building efforts, suggest solutions Scholars and peacebuilding experts came together to discuss solutions to persistent violence in Nigeria at the launch of the ‘Nigeria Peace Web,’ an open-source digital platform that collates data on peace actors and initiatives in Nigeria.

The silent infrastructure of democracy: Why education matters

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and pressing global challenges, the role of education in shaping democratic societies has never been more critical.

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The silent infrastructure of democracy: Why education matters In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and pressing global challenges, the role of education in shaping democratic societies has never been more critical.

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