Negotiating the Syrian crisis – a compromise remains far off
The trajectory of the Geneva II negotiations – either towards convergence (resolution) or divergence (non-resolution) – will affect the outcome of one of the most... Read More
Bosnia and Herzegovina – acknowledging the crimes of the past
Acknowledging the crimes of the past is a difficult but vital step to build lasting peace. Old wounds can easily be reopened by discussing history,... Read More
Lest we forget – the foundations of peace in Rwanda
The collective acknowledgement of the past not only clears up misunderstandings, it also liberates us from the tyranny of widespread, existing popular prejudices. In order... Read More
Is transitional justice a forgotten issue in Afghanistan?
Thirty years of conflict has left a history of war crimes, human rights abuses, and atrocities, for which many victims have never received justice.
The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part seven
TransConflict is pleased to present the seventh part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
The merits and pitfalls of comparison – Ukraine, Crimea and the Yugoslav references
Stating that a democratic Ukraine that fulfills the EU membership criteria can become a member,if it so desired, can provide for a strong incentive for... Read More
Rwanda – building an engaged youth twenty years after genocide
Rwanda is still in need of healing and reconciliation, and the Rwandan youth still need to reflect on lessons learned from the past in order... Read More
The Omani experiment
The Oman of Sultan Qaboos represents a case study of modernization and political development initiated from the top. But unlike the case of Kemal’s Turkey,... Read More
Attacks on education should lead Security Council debate
The Security Council should urge states and armed non-state groups to refrain from using schools for military purposes and incorporate clear protections for schools from... Read More
The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part six
TransConflict is pleased to present the sixth part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
Back to the 90s – how past mistakes will drive Ukraine’s future
Russia will create an atmosphere in which European countries – unsure of their relationship with Russia and Ukraine – will question not only Crimea’s right... Read More
Living in two different worlds
Fule’s criticism of BiH politicians’ unwillingness to change the constitution and his criticism of political leaders for the economic, political and social failures in Bosnia... Read More
The undeluded going astray in Bosnia
The process of integration into the European Union, which has been stagnant for a decade now, has exposed the sad reality of a total lack... Read More
The United Nations and its peacekeeping dilemma
The deployment of a UN Force Intervention Brigade (FIB), authorized to undertake “all necessary measures” to neutralize armed groups, represents an important step in the... Read More
Bosnia – the country as wreckage
Protests over identity cards and economic anguish once again have shown that – by themselves – neither street action nor breathless rhetoric from full-time activists... Read More
February 2014 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during February, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part five
TransConflict is pleased to present the fifth part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
A third way for Cyprus?
Cyprus cannot be a nation-state under Greek Cypriot majority rule, or two nation-states in a loose co-federation under the surveillance of NATO forces. But could... Read More
The Center for Peacebuilding from Bosnia and Herzegovina
TransConflict is pleased to present the profile of the Center for Peacebuilding from Bosnia and Herzegovina, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
Turkey on the road to change
With internal crises mounting, Turkey’s ruling party appears to have no choice but to negotiate with its opponents or risk eventual defeat.
Integration or isolation? Northern Kosovo in 2014 electoral limbo
With elections in Serbia slated for 16 March, for the EU parliament in May and Kosovo in autumn, northern Kosovo will be left in a... Read More
The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part four
TransConflict is pleased to present the fourth part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
The sixth GCCT newsletter
TransConflict is pleased to present the sixth Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation (GCCT) newsletter, showcasing the work of the GCCT and its members.
Failure in Bosnia
Bosnia’s future as a single, unified state has never been promising, but without effective leadership the future will be bleak indeed. The recent riots need... Read More
Peace and Conflict Resolution from the Democratic Republic of Congo
TransConflict is pleased to showcase the work of Peace and Conflict Resolution from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a member of the Global Coalition for... Read More
