Oliver P. Richmond

Oliver P. Richmond is a professor at the School of International Relations and Director of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of St Andrews

A complicated (Cypriot) tango: civil society and donor relationships in conflict resolution

A solution to the Cyprus conflict remains elusive, particularly since national elites use it to maintain their positions of power. Only moving the peace-related segment of Cyprus’s civil society away from the periphery will make a locally-accepted peace process viable.

By Oliver P. Richmond and Birte Vogel

/ 24 Jun 2013

Nine

After the Millennium Development goals were reached, on paper at least, in 2035 it became clear that the old notion of liberal peace left much to be desired. Policy-makers, through

By Oliver P. Richmond

/ 26 Apr 2011

What is your alternative?

Moving beyond liberal peace is possible. Modifications are already out there, says Oliver Richmond.

By Oliver P. Richmond

/ 29 Oct 2010

Liberal peace transitions: a rethink is urgent

A significant shift is required if international statebuilding and peacebuilding projects around the world are to contribute to peace and lead to reconciliation while also engaging with international standards for democracy and human rights.

By Oliver P. Richmond

/ 19 Nov 2009