Multiculturalism in Kosovo – the case of the historic centre of Prizren
The cultural heritage of Prizren has long been one of peaceful coexistence, yet various political agendas – both international and domestic – have chosen to... Read More
Kosovo – the truth will set the Serbs in the north free
The status quo in the north is neither stable nor productive. Whatever responsibility Albanians have, Serbs must accept their own responsibility for the lack of... Read More
Bosnia and Herzegovina today – the view from Tuzla
In spite of the demographic turbulence that Bosnia and Herzegovina has endured, Tuzla has remained largely multi-ethnic in composition, with Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims), Croats and... Read More
Agreement between Kosovo and Serbia
The agreement is an important step in the direction of establishing good-neighbourly relations between the two countries, although it does not determine the ultimate success... Read More
Reclaiming activism
It’s time to reclaim activism. It’s time to reassert some of the fundamental principles that made activism an honorable vocation and practice.
Kosovo Serbs, Serbian nationalist intellectuals, and officials of the Milošević Regime
This mobilization of the Kosovo Serbs played an important part in the political struggles in late socialist Yugoslavia. Many specialists claim that the mobilization of various... Read More
Reinventing bridges
The call for submissions for the fourth edition of the Balkans Beyond Borders Short Film Festival is now open. After three successive years of receiving... Read More
Serbia and Russia – far right friendships?
Whilst some may be tempted to use radical, far right organizations as proxies for their daily political goals, they would be wise to remember that... Read More
Sexual violence as a peacetime-wartime continuum
Wartime gender-based violence is proof of a prevalent undercurrent of gender discrimination in peacetime; a fact that is often overlooked in the strategies developed to... Read More
Systemic peacebuilding, conflict transformation and post-war recovery and reconciliation
TransConflict is pleased to recommend the June 10-14th Advanced Certificate Programme (ACP) on Systemic Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Post-War Recovery and Reconciliation (PCTR) delivered by... Read More
Reasons and causes of Serbian migration from Kosovo
The reasons for migrations were manifold, but public opinion believed them to be fear, pressure, inequality, and the failure of legislation to protect people and... Read More
Breivik – down the path of extremism and violence
It is important to stress that the radicalization process of Breivik combines various incidents that take place over many years. Which events prevail over his... Read More
1981 demonstrations in Kosovo
By branding the 1981 protests as the continuity of “Albanian counterrevolution”, the Yugoslav leadership was in denial about the real problems facing Kosovo: its unequal political status,... Read More
Lone wolf terrorism – learning from the Breivik case
There is an urgent need to better understand lone wolf terrorism, in general, and the Breivik case, specifically, placing the threat in the right context.... Read More
Thoughts on community and commemoration
The question of representation is a key issue in the issues of commemorations, many of which have had their ownership taken by the very individuals... Read More
Using images in struggle – creating another social reality
Art has the capacity to create another social reality, to give voice to the voiceless or to imagine a reality beyond conflict. Dreaming a new... Read More
Yugoslavia – the constitution of 1974 and some political results
Higher rates of Albanian participation in the political institutions of the 1970s federation would suggest that ethnic Albanians accepted the political system and that they... Read More
The second GCCT newsletter
TransConflict is pleased to present the second Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation newsletter, showcasing the work of the GCCT and its members.
The EU and post-2015 – towards a decent peace for all?
The EU’s latest proposal for the post-2015 development framework is on the right track. But, as Member States reflect on this document to adopt Council... Read More
Somalia – peace on a platter of gold
It is only by building democratic institutions that the present and future generations of Somali leaders will be inspired to continue the country’s progress towards national... Read More
Issues surrounding the Kosovo Albanians and their political and economic status
One of the major controversies of ‘Kosovo under Autonomy’ concerns the demands of the Kosovo Albanians for political and economic equality in the SFRY, the League of... Read More
Education – the instrument of peace in Kashmir
A growing number of young people in Kashmir are suffering from emotional despair, low self-esteem, a lack of cultural connectivity and a loss of values.... Read More
When the war is over – the Gotovina verdict and confronting the past
All until war crimes committed during the Tudjman-era are confronted and accounted for, Crotia will not be able to say with confidence that, finally, “the... Read More
Using restorative justice at the pre-sentence stage of the criminal justice process
Restorative justice can be conducted safely and effectively at all parts of the criminal justice process, but there are certain advantages which are specific to its... Read More
Arab Spring – what does the West expect after two years?
The Arab Spring could not be avoided; the old geopolitics of the region is permanently changed. Hence we must begin re-imagining the moral map of... Read More
