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Definitions Impact

Why memory still matters, even if it’s not always enough 

October 7, 2025
What if memory work alone was not enough to stop history from repeating itself?
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Behind the scenes

Rethinking the Role of Journalism in Divided Societies

August 15, 2025
What if the media contributed to de-escalating conflict, instead of reinforcing polarizing narratives?  That is the question that a multidisciplinary team of researchers in communication studies, international relations, and …
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Definitions Polarization

Why Affective Polarization Matters for Peacebuilding

May 25, 2025
At The What If, we’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the core problem we’re trying to solve. Again and again, our conversations brought us back to the concept […]
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Definitions Polarization

What does polarization mean? 

May 20, 2025
There are many theories and interpretations of the word polarization. How does it affect our work?
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Definitions Journalism

What Kind of Journalism Do We Do at The What If?

May 8, 2025
Peace journalism? Solutions journalism? Constructive journalism? How do they differ, and what do they have in common?
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Behind the scenes

The story of The What If

April 27, 2025
The What If was born out of a research and development initiative called Media for Peace (M4P). 3 years later, it turned into a full-blown peacebuilding and media organization.
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Dialogues

Defying Digital Repression: Afghan Women’s Fight for Safety and Voice Online

November 25, 2024
In November 2024, The What If held a second dialogue on Afghan women’s safety online, to find solutions which will improve the access to and safety of women in the […]
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