A small, focused team. The Institute is led by its founding director and powered each year by a cohort of research interns who carry out the analysis behind our work.
Anders Reagan founded the Institute after recognising that the peace field lacked a shared operational definition that could bridge its diverse approaches. He has worked with grassroots organisations in Mexico, Geneva, and Sweden, and has studied peace conceptualisations across philosophical traditions.
He holds a BA in Philosophy and a BA in International Relations from Stockholm University, an MA in Human Rights from Uppsala University, and an MA in International Peace Studies from the UN-mandated University for Peace.
Our 2026 summer cohort leads the coding and analysis behind the 61 Peace Definitions Review, evaluating how peace is defined across the academic literature.
MZ
Maha Zulfiqar is a second-year student at Loyola University Chicago majoring in Political Science. She is interested in family law, corporate law, and the ways legal institutions shape outcomes for individuals and communities. In addition to her work with the Institute for Global Peacecraft, she is conducting research for a publication examining gaps in legal protections for children and families.
TT
As a rising sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, I am working on understanding to a further extent the implications of modern peacebuilding and how they can impact our daily lives. I am excited to apply this research into my Political Science studies and further engage in discussions about peace and conflict. It has been enlightening to work with the IGP and I hope to continue contributing to its mission of defining peace beyond this internship.
JW
I just finished my second year at Loyola University Chicago, and I am a Political Science major with a minor in Spanish and Sociolegal Studies. In the future, I want to go to law school and work as an attorney, and I am interested in international and immigration law.
EO
Eunice Oluwafisoye is a student at Loyola University Chicago with a double major in Global Studies and History and a concentration in Law and Government. She has a deep interest in international affairs and peace studies, and looks forward to learning more about peace through her time at IGP.
DJ
As a Bachelor's student in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Lund University, I look forward to studying the concept of peace with an interdisciplinary lens this summer. In the future, I hope to work in international relations and am specifically interested in populism, democratization and peacebuilding.
OB
Oscar Brus is working on the 61 Peace Definitions Review while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in political science at Lund University. He has studied and engaged with issues related to peace and security, global ethics, and democracy, which drew him to IGP’s work. As a political science student, he is deepening his understanding of peace studies while contributing to the academic field.
AO
I am studying political science at Lund University and am interested in democracy and democratisation. Because of my background and the state of the world right now I have also become very passionate about peacemaking efforts around the world, and aim to work within that field in the future. Outside of my studies I am involved in the Swedish Red Cross Youth Association, where I cooperate with people from many different backgrounds and help create safety and stability for children who need it.
EB
I am a Political Science student at Lund University with a strong interest in international relations, global policy and political stability. I am particularly interested in how political and economic structures shape conflict, cooperation and long-term societal development. Alongside my studies, I am involved in student associations, where I currently work with educational advocacy, committee work, and student representation.
DA
I am a Quantitative Economics student at St. Olaf College with a concentration in Statistics & Data Science. Originally from Gaza, my academic interests lie at the intersection of development economics, global governance, and peacebuilding, with a particular focus on how institutions shape justice and equitable development. Through my research, I hope to combine rigorous analysis with questions of policy and international responsibility, and I am excited to contribute to IGP's 61 Peace Definitions Review.
The current intern cohort is the active public record of IGP's research training work. The cohort section above links the people contributing to the 61 Peace Definitions Review.