Living with the Islamic State
Even if the Islamic State’s current modus operandi revolts us, the political logic to its existence remains firm. The West and the regional powers alike... Read More
Politics, protest, peace – preparing for elections in Burkina Faso
Mass protests saw the president of Burkina Faso resign in 2014, after nearly 30 years in power. As the country prepares for a general election... Read More
How do you address terrorism?
The global war on terror has led to a string of human rights violations and left the world as dangerous, if not more so, than... Read More
Taliban butchers are Pashtun cowards
The Taliban have sunk so low on the scale of humanity, that they are no longer Pashtuns: for a Pashtun respects the the Pashtunwali and will die... Read More
Afghanistan – striking the right balance
It remains yet to be seen if the fragile and deeply sensitive house that the West has built will be able to withstand the pressures... Read More
New international guidelines to end military use of schools unveiled
As the world learned of the horrific attack by the Taliban on a school in Pakistan, killing at least 145 people including some 100 students,... Read More
War crimes in Syria – a missed opportunity for international justice
The war crimes in Syria in the absence of any response from the International Criminal Court (ICC) cry out for a mechanism that prevents international... Read More
Two conflicts, one problem – finding new solutions to old wars
The involvement of women in rehabilitation after conflict has many advantages, foremost of which is the genuinely sustainable peace that follows. The role of women... Read More
Torture is also stupid
The revelations of CIA torture are the tip of an iceberg. The larger issue remains the apparent American inability to formulate a bipartisan approach to... Read More
In praise of buffer states
The United States and its NATO allies have long neglected an historical and geo-strategic truism: we need buffer states to avoid direct confrontation between regional... Read More
Conflict transformation as a method for societal reconstruction in divided communities – antagonism, agonism, cooperation
High-profile, consensus-centered solutions on the level of positions and interests, which do not involve society, fail to address the relational, organizational, and communicational patterns embedded in and... Read More
Ancient discontent between Serbs and Albanians – why real and imagined stories matter today
Balkan history is the telling and remembering of stories passed down through generations. Whether these stories are true or imagined, they are what construct Albanian... Read More
Israeli discourse about Palestinians – when media do not mediate
The media has an important role to play in reducing violence, particularly if committed to peace, through a less simplistic or even propagandistic coverage. Analyzing coverage of... Read More
Where are the EU’s women leaders in foreign affairs?
Given that the EEAS supports women’s leadership in peace and security, the participation of women in peace processes as mediators, negotiators and civil society stakeholders,... Read More
The impact of Zimbabwe’s economic disintegration on women and children
As we celebrate and commemorate sixteen days of activism against gender violence, it is important to note the effect turmoil in Zimbabwe is having on the... Read More
Blaise Compaoré – here’s your hat, what’s your hurry?
The lack of progress in the rural standard of living and the lack of jobs for youth led to growing discontent. Blaise Compaoré’s proposal to... Read More
Vojislav Šešelj – time capsule
Seselj-watchers of all ages would be well-served to see in his contorted face the kind of mis-directed passion that kills countries, poisons communities, and leaves... Read More
The spectre of nationalism in the modern Balkans
Although the history of the Western Balkans has a cyclical quality, one thing has changed. The region’s quarrelsome peoples have been separated politically, which means... Read More
The perils of outrage and inaction – Boko Haram and the Boy Who Cried Wolf
At this point, the international community and some key players in it run the risk of becoming like the boy who cried wolf. Cries of... Read More
The Youth Bulge Theory – assessing its implications for South Africa
The relationship between the State and youth is a delicate matter; one that is a potential threat to peace and security in the Southern Africa. Understanding the obstacles... Read More
November 2014 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during November, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
