Conflict – an integral part of society’s on-going evolution?
TransConflict is pleased to present additional contributions to the inaugural Peacebuilders’ Panel, which is designed to stimulate debate about peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Conflict – an isolated event that can be resolved or managed?
TransConflict is pleased to present the first contributions to the inaugural Peacebuilders' Panel, which is designed to stimulate debate about peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Using history as a weapon in Yugoslavia
References to often manipulated views of history were designed to create a sense of unity within particular ethnic groups and, at the same time, to present modern day political opponents as long-standing ‘enemies from the past’.
New countries, new views on Tito
Thirty two years after his death, the cult of personality built around Josip Broz Tito in history teaching across the old Yugoslavia has been replaced with narrower, nationalistic interpretations.
Federation under US influence in Iraq and Bosnia-Herzegovina
In neither Bosnia nor Iraq did the Americans anticipate that fragmentation and mutual communal suspicion would trump the power and political engineering of soldiers, diplomats, and the multitude of Western NGOs.
Kashmir – trading for peace across the Line of Control
TransConflict is pleased to present a video report from Kashmir on how cross border trade is promoting peace in the disputed region.
Economic interdependence in Cyprus
A study of economic interdependence and its future prospects in Cyprus demonstrates the importance of economic ties in transforming conflict, and reveals an important number of lessons for other divided and disputed territories.
Global Conflict Transformation Fund
TransConflict is working to establish a Global Conflict Transformation Fund that will provide vital funding for the conflict transformation and peacebuilding activities of members of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
Building just societies – reconciliation in transitional settings
TransConflict co-founder, Mirjana Kosic, participated in a two-day workshop at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana, on the topic of reconciliation in transitional settings.
UN ‘list of shame’ cites school attacks
TransConflict, as an affiliate of the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA), hereby presents a demand that the UN Security Council take action against armed forces and groups who attack schools and teachers.
The Peacebuilders’ Panel
TransConflict is pleased to announce the launch of the Peacebuilders’ Panel, which is designed to stimulate debate about peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Another Bosnia and Herzegovina is possible
Following Dusan Babić's assertion that real politics are the only politics that truly matter, Jasmin Mujanović makes the case for why democratic participation can provide a way out from the kleptocracy of ethno-chauvinism and “international administration.”
Bosnia – only real politics matters
In response to Jasmin Mujanović's article, "Jim Crow in Bosnia and Herzegovina", which called for "a genuine popular mobilization”, Dusan Babic argues that real politics are the only politics that truly matter.
The battle for Mostar
A solution to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s other problems will be difficult to achieve without first securing an agreement between Croats and Bosniaks concerning the town of Mostar, where October's scheduled local elections are to be delayed.
Jim Crow in Bosnia and Herzegovina
As part of an on-going debate over reconciliation and reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jasmin Mujanović argues that only a genuine popular mobilization can reverse the trends that have effectively excluded citizens from the practice of politics.
Genocide (2)
With Serbia's new president, Tomislav Nikolic, taking advantage of the accelerating debasement of the word “genocide”, the US and EU should make it clear that Belgrade’s treatment of Srebrenica is a red line.
Bosnia – I have a dream too
TransConflict hereby presents a response to Jasmin Mujanović's article, "A new narrative – why a ‘Bosnian Spring’ is Bosnia’s only hope", calling for a process of reconciliation and steps to foster a spirit of tolerance.
Upholding the principles of conflict transformation
With the addition of eight new members, the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation is now comprised of over seventy organizations, each committed to upholding the principles of conflict transformation.
Europe and the Balkans – a goal worth aspiring to?
TransConflict participated in the TransEuropa festival in London, part of a Europe-wide festival which takes place simultaneously in 14 cities, including Belgrade for the very first time.
A new narrative – why a ‘Bosnian Spring’ is Bosnia’s only hope
TransConflict is pleased to present a response to a recent article by Dusan Babic, entitled 'The war of narratives', which calls for a new narrative and mobilization that challenges the prevailing politics of division and fear.
Recovery in Rwanda – traditional courts for reconciliation
Gacaca Courts - local courts based upon communitarian values - were recovered from previous traditions by the post-genocide government; focusing not necessarily on punishment, but first and foremost on forgiveness and reconciliation.
Beyond transitional justice – memorialisation in Africa
The African Union Human Rights Memorial (AUHRM) will not only memorialise the victims of major African human rights atrocities, but also document, research and educate current and future generations about major human rights abuses on the continent.
The war of narratives
Different historical accounts produce different war-inspired and post-war narratives, particularly narratives of victimhood and collectivised guilt, which undermine attempts to foster tolerance and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
New members of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation
In the past month, TransConflict has been pleased to welcome a host of new members of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, which works to uphold and implement the Principles of Conflict Transformation.
The West, Milosevic and the collapse of Yugoslavia – a response to David B. Kanin
Josip Glaurdic responds to a review of his new book, ‘The Hour of Europe: Western Powers and the Breakup of Yugoslavia’, by David B. Kanin, whose own response is also presented below.
