Los Diálogos Panamericanos is an international bilingual debate, dialogue, and deliberation series addressing the dominant factors and trends influencing the Colombian peace-building process. Organized by The George Washington University Peace Studies Program, The George Washington University Debate & Literary Society, Universidad de los Andes, and Universidad del Rosario, the program brings together undergraduate and graduate students from the United States and Colombia to engage, research and discuss the challenges to peace and unity in Colombia.
In addition to showcasing content produced by Los Diálogos Panamericanos, this website is also being developed as a repository for general knowledge on peacebuilding and stabilization.
Universidad de los Andes is a private research university located in the city center of Bogotá. Founded in 1948, Los Andes has consistently been regarded as the best Colombian university and has been considered one of the top 5 Latin American universities and one of the top 250 world universities, according to both the QS World Top University Ranking and the Times Higher Education Classification.
Universidad del Rosario was founded in 1653 by Fray Cristobal de Torres in Bogotá. Due to its historical significance, it is known as "the Cradle of the Republic". The contemporary university is based on secular ideas and remains very influential in Colombian culture and public life, with at least 28 of Colombia's Presidents counting as alumni.
The George Washington University Peace Studies Program encourages its students to unpack the multiple meanings of peace, the relationship between peace and conflict and the role of peace on local and global levels. Students learn about peace in its philosophical and religious dimensions, as an important aspect of international affairs and as a vital part of social, economic and environmental justice.
The George Washington University Debate & Literary Society was founded on March 6, 1822, to assist our members in "improving ourselves in knowledge, eloquence and every accomplishment by which we may be the better prepared for any station in life." Almost 200 years later our society carries on this proud tradition as a co-curricular research and communications organization emphasizing civic debate as a tool for engagement, service, and publication.
