RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David L. Caprara, Kevin F. F. Quigley and Lex Rieffel, June 02, 2009, The Brookings Institution
President Obama has proposed expanding the Peace Corps and building a global network of volunteers. To achieve this goal, David Caprara, Kevin F. F. Quigley and Lex Rieffel examine alternative service models and offer policy recommendations to the Obama Administration to further enhance U.S. volunteer opportunities with the goal of strengthening America’s multilateral development engagements. Read More
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David L. Caprara, February 19, 2009, The Brookings Institution
President Obama has stated his commitment to enhancing service and volunteer opportunities for Americans both at home and abroad. David Caprara, the director of Brookings’s Initiative on International Volunteering and Service, explores the administration’s agenda in this Q&A. Read More
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Lex Rieffel, October 23, 2008, World View, Volume 21, Number 3
The Peace Corps, although the standard of excellence for international volunteering, remains constrained by budget issues and low numbers of volunteers. In a recent World View article, Lex Rieffel proposes the creation of a Corporation for International Study and Service that includes the Peace Corps as one solution and outlines potential benefits. Read More
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Kevin F. F. Quigley and Lex Rieffel, September 05, 2008, The Brookings Institution
Reversing the negative attitudes toward the United States that prevail in many parts of the world will require a mix of hard power and soft power instruments. Brookings Fellow Lex Rieffel and National Peace Corps Association President Kevin F. F. Quigley provide recommendations for scaling up the Peace Corps and argue that such an effort could contribute measurably to strengthening America’s relations with the rest of the world. Read More
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David L. Caprara, Harris Wofford and John Bridgeland, March 20, 2007, Brookings Institution
David L. Caprara, John Bridgeland, and Harris Wofford argue that as policy-makers search for ways to share the best of America with the world, they should start with our international volunteers, who embody this country's spirit of generosity, resourcefulness and hope. With the support of Congress and the Bush Administration, volunteers can become the first face of America to communities in many nations, while advancing concrete initiatives that lift up the lives of the poor throughout the world.
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David L. Caprara, January 07, 2007, washingtonpost.com
Editorial by David Caprara in the Washington Post, advocating volunteerism as effective public diplomacy. Read More
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Lex Rieffel and Sarah Zalud, June 01, 2006, The Brookings Institution
Lex Rieffel and Sarah Zalud argue that Americans engaging in volunteer work in other countries encourage more favorable attitudes among foreigners toward America and generate greater understanding among Americans of foreign perspectives. A more robust cross-cultural dialogue could make the United States less dependent on hard power, which has high budget costs. Read More
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Lex Rieffel, December 07, 2005, The Brookings Institution
Working Paper by Lex Reiffel (12/7/05) Read More
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Lex Rieffel, December 01, 2003, The Brookings Institution
Policy Brief #127: ""Reconsidering the Peace Corps"" by Lex Rieffel. (December 2003) Read More
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Lex Rieffel, October 15, 2003, The Brookings Institution
Working Paper by Lex Rieffel, Global Poverty Reduction Initiative (10/15/03) Read More