Join Euphrates and Prepare for Peace!

Euphrates Core Beliefs:  

1. Mutual dependence, not dominance, is the way to peace within any relationship. This idea is exhorted by every major religion and ethics system most Americans profess to follow and has spread to nearly every field but foreign policy. 

2. Because the Middle East is the birthplace of our religions, the source of our energy needs and home of the greatest threats to our security, only through mutual dependence strategies in our relationships there will we become more secure, meet our energy needs and establish religious roots and ties that reflect our beliefs and preserve our own survival.

3. To adopt this more effective approach specifically to American foreign policy, we must shift from focusing solely on extremists to engaging the moderate middle ground, which represents the vast majority of people and cultures in the Middle East.

5 Things You Can Do:

1. Inform yourself—and then others.  Visit our Resources page to begin learning about the region that affects us the most—whether in the arena of security, energy, or religion.
2. Heal divides in your own community.  Peace begins at home— within our own thought, our families, our communities, and our nations.  Think about reaching out to the “Other” in your own area to learn more and bridge divides.
3.  Press leaders for policies that reflect your values.  The beauty of living in a democracy is that we can make our voices heard to press our representatives for policies that reflect America’s commitment to freedom and opportunity.
4. Spread the word and get engaged.  Read about our inaugural Summit in October 2011, apply to be part of our signature Warriors for PeaceⓇ program, become a Euphrates Fellow, or join a local Euphrates chapter.
5. Help support our efforts to connect you to the Middle East’s moderate middle ground. Consider a tax-deductible donation to Euphrates to support our operations, programs, and new initiatives!