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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaWhere is the voice for peace in the Middle East?There is a dire lack of regional dialogue, social capital, trust and network development among peace-minded and...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaSome thoughts prompted by the celebration of Israel Independence DayCitizens of the State of Israel celebrated their anniversary of independence on 6 May 2014. After the celebrations,...
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Published in: openSecurityEducation and violent extremism in NigeriaFor Boko Haram, 'western civilisation is forbidden'. In a context of poor school attendance among Muslims,...
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?The Bosnian national football team: a case study in post-conflict institution buildingThe Bosnian national football team provides an inspiring example of what Bosnian society could become, given the...
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Published in: openSecurityWorking towards a WMD-free Middle East
Despite notes of caution and a lack of concrete offers, Presidents Obama and Rouhani set the stage for increased...
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Published in: openSecurityGauging ‘success’ in Yemen’s National Dialogue: mission impossible?
An agreement in 2011 averted dissent developing into violent conflict. The National Dialogue Conference has made...
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Published in: openSecuritySyria: no military victory, no political solution?
Video: The Friends of Syria have played what may be their 'last card' - what difference will it make on the ground?...
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Published in: HomeA 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...
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Published in: HomeThe case of the ‘Brutal Savage’: Poirot or Clouseau? Why Steven Pinker, like Jared Diamond, is wrong
Steven Pinker claims to prove scientifically that the world is now more peaceful, accusing some critics of...
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Published in: HomeIstanbul protests: what consequences for Turkey’s peace process?The recent protests are redefining Turkey's democratic culture. But what consequences will they have on the historic...
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Published in: openSecurityStudent remembrance triggers Tamil rebirth
Strong geostrategic interests in the Indian Ocean may tacitly have condemned the Tamils of Sri Lanka to death on a...
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Published in: openSecurityBreaking the vicious circle - reconciliation in OSCE areas
Work must be done to overcome divides even many decades after official agreements to end violence have been signed....
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Published in: openSecurityViolence, space and memory in the new Northern Ireland
Violence in Belfast in September and December 2012 bears witness to the collision of the 'old' and the 'new'. As...
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Published in: openSecurityLes assises de Kampala: une autre farce politique
Le gouvernement de la RDC et M23, un mouvement rebelle, ont se convoqués en Kampala. A Uvira, au Sud Kivu, un groupe...
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Published in: openSecurityThe EU's Nobel Peace Prize
On Monday 10th December 2012, the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. For better or worse, the prize focuses...
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Published in: openSecuritySyria needs a twin-track negotiation
Since 2011 three failed strategies have been attempted, with weapons provision bringing up the rear. The regional...
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Published in: openSecurityViolent power, civilian exclusion and the M23
Violence in eastern DRC is portrayed by western countries in terms of abject failure: people or events in the Congo...
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Published in: openSecurityThe M23 crisis and the history of violence in eastern Congo
Though triggered by a combination of recent events, the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial history of the...
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Published in: openSecurityMilitary, Militants and Mandarins: prospects for trade and peace between two nuclear powers
Small but promising steps towards normalisation between India and Pakistan have implications beyond their bilateral...
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Published in: HomeUS's last chance in Afghanistan: reconciliation with the PashtunsThe west's campaign in Afghanistan is simply out of date. If there is any hope in a positive outcome, then a...
