The Centre for Research, Documentation and Publication from Kosovo
TransConflict is pleased to present the profile of the Centre for Research, Documentation and Publication from Kosovo, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict... Read More
The SITF report speaks less of Kosovo than of the international community
What is most interesting about the report unveiled on Tuesday by the special investigative task force (SITF) is not what it says about the KLA, but... Read More
All parties should protect schools and children in Gaza conflict
Attacks on schools that are not being used for military purposes violate international humanitarian law. The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) calls on... Read More
July 2014 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during July, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
Bosnia’s constitutional reform – response to Valery Perry
Florian Bieber responds to Valery Perry’s piece on constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
More muddling through in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Constitutional reform is never a “panacea,” in any country. However, by engaging citizens, creating opportunities for litigation and targeting constituencies ready and able to demand... Read More
The Interfaith Encounter Association from Israel
TransConflict is pleased to present the profile of the Interfaith Encounter Association from Israel, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
Why constitutional reform will not solve the Bosnian blockade
Whilst the strong link between ethnicity, territory and governance has caused problems that contribute to the Bosnian crisis, the constitutional reform cannot hope to overcome... Read More
Sarajevo, one hundred years later
Last month commemorations were held to mark 100 years since the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand – and the beginning of the chain of events... Read More
A political framework for a new approach to Israeli-Palestinian coexistence
A political framework for a new approach to Israeli-Palestinian coexistence provides for a joint country called Israel-Palestine having equal rights for all, separate geographical areas... Read More
Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995 – part seven
TransConflict is pleased to present part seven of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995”, which “aims... Read More
Wi’am from Palestine
TransConflict is pleased to present the profile of Wi’am from Palestine, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
The Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation – An Update
TransConflict is pleased to provide an update on the work of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation (GCCT), which is comprised of organizations committed to upholding... Read More
Women entrepreneurs, example not exception
Women aren’t micro – so why do they only get micro-loans? Reporter Gayle Tzemach Lemmon argues that women running all types of firms – from... Read More
The road to peace in Mali – political roadblocks and other obstacles
Civil society organisations are doing good work in Mali. But their job is being made more difficult by the need to address the root causes... Read More
Beyond political indifference – dealing with past wrongs in Uganda
All of Uganda needs to acknowledge their duty and responsibilities to advocate for the plight of war affected victims and advance their agenda in the... Read More
Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995 – part six
TransConflict is pleased to present part six of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995”, which “aims... Read More
Sweeping victory in India orders UN about turn over Kashmir
The potential disappearance of UN military observers from Kashmir would mean the Security Council has turned a deaf ear and a blind eye to the... Read More
Israel’s Gaza offensive
The contention that Israel is on its path of conflict against Gaza in its pursuit of self-defence is not acceptable. If armed force is to... Read More
Before the next ISIS, we need nonviolent counterterrorism strategies
There are three easy paths any rational politician could advocate that will decrease hostilities, prevent the emergence of new terrorism recruiting environments and empower local... Read More
Protect teachers from wartime attacks
Attacks on teachers and other educators are a disturbingly common tactic of war and a serious threat to education, the Global Coalition to Protect Education... Read More
Basque Country – social forum to promote the peace process
The Social Forum is an example of how a citizens’ initiative can generate new ideas and solutions to overcome impasses and find new ways to progress... Read More
Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995 – part five
TransConflict is pleased to present part five of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995”,... Read More
Can we leverage empathy to stop Boko Haram?
Empathy and dialogue, not force, are the keys to ending the Boko Haram’s campaign of violence and terror by leveraging efforts to pivot a community... Read More
The elephant in the room – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unmentionable Constitutional disability
Considering the experience of post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina over 18 years, it is time to seriously question whether it will ever be possible for the best executed,... Read More
