In today's episode, we speak with Janessa Gans Wilder, founder of the Euphrates Institute, a global peace-building organization. Previously a CIA counterinsurgency analyst during the Iraq War, Janessa shares how her experiences observing the cycles of violence inspired her transition into cultural diplomacy and conflict resolution work. We discuss the innovative methods employed by the Euphrates Institute to foster dialogue across divides and the role of grassroots organizations in driving social change.