The Iraqi Kurdistan vote – a look back on the long struggle for Kurdish independence
Turkey, Iran and Syria all fear that moves for an independent Kurdish state in Iraq will lead to demands within their state for greater Kurdish... Read More
The survival game – post-referendum politics in Iraqi Kurdistan
The regional hostile post-referendum moves may seem to leave the Kurds with little reason for optimism, but in Kurdistan, resistance never comes as a surprise.
Separatism in Europe – Catalonia and the others
Might we see some revival of some secessionist movements in Europe due to the situation in Catalonia or maybe not so much, and why?
Secession blues
Make no mistake; the ongoing Catalan crisis is a disaster for Kosova.
Annulling the Iran deal – a dangerous strategic mistake
Rendering the Iran deal null and void will cap Trump’s misguided and treacherous approach to the Iran deal, and irreparably undermine America’s global, moral, and... Read More
Reflection on the Catalan conundrum
Whether or not the Spanish state missteps further in an attempted occupation of Catalonia, the political geography of Spain now seems destined to be permanently... Read More
Six principles of nonviolence
Nonviolence can be a safe, effective and lasting way to defeat injustice, but like any other science it takes knowledge, courage and determination.
Uganda’s age limit removal – a perilous path to disaster?
Uganda has not had a peaceful transfer of power since attaining independence in 1962. Now, the removal of the presidential age limit in the Ugandan... Read More
Increased Korean tensions – time for concerted non-governmental efforts
Today there is a need for a coming together of non-governmental organizations who are primarily focused on the resolution of armed conflicts such as the... Read More
September 2017 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during September, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
The West should get out of the Kosovo debate
If the so-called peaceniks are genuinely interested in peace, then they must stop expecting the Serbs to put aside their core values and interests and... Read More
Is peace possible in South Sudan?
South Sudan may be the world’s youngest country, but the region has a long and turbulent history of conflict – and of peace. In the... Read More
Bridging the impunity gap – a look at the Jayasuriya initiative
At the end of last month, criminal complaints were filed in Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Peru against Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Latin America, Jagath Jayasuriya. What might... Read More
The Iraqi Kurds’ independence is decades overdue
The US and EU must be in the forefront in supporting Iraqi Kurds to achieve independence, and bring an end to the historic travesty that... Read More
Understanding violent extremism – the key connections
Are there common elements to different violent extremist groups? What are the key factors that lead people to conflict and what steps could be taken... Read More
Conflict prevention – will the United Nations return to its roots?
The secretary general is an advocate for reform. But change will not be easy and the case of Bosnia shows how complex peacebuilding can be.
Is America still a beacon of light to other nations?
The embedded political, economic, cultural, military, and technological achievements of America remained unmatched. We must now rebuild on this strength and fight for America’s soul.... Read More
#ReleaseTheList – campaign update
Last month the Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice launched a new campaign in support of them, calling on President Sirisena to fulfil his pledge to... Read More
Growing up apolitical in Ukraine’s war zone
War, propaganda and misunderstanding — teenagers in Ukraine’s frontline towns are growing up under incredible stress.
A tribute to Kim Wall
Kim Wall’s pioneering work shining a light on the situation in the country’s heavily militarized North owed much to her bravery, but also to her... Read More
The US has to accept North Korea as a nuclear power
We must now accept the fact that North Korea is a nuclear power and rely on nuclear deterrence while normalizing relations in the process. Anything... Read More
Prospects for credible 2018 Zimbabwean elections
Though the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is considering a Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system, this will not guarantee free and fair elections in 2018. The... Read More
Refugees and the media in Lebanon
A poisonous attitude has emerged among the media reporting on the refugee crisis in Lebanon. Bias and racism are being used to blame domestic problems... Read More
Growing up on the border – on Brexit’s Irish problem
People voted to take back control of the UK’s borders… with little thought for what that would mean for the only actual land border.
An open letter to President Trump
If, as you claim, you are an American patriot who loves his country and cares about its future as a global power and its indispensable... Read More
