Supporting the Kingdom of Morocco
Could it be that Morocco committed to democratic empowerment and sustainable development of communities and individuals will inspire a golden era of decentralized power and... Read More
Shaky peace in South Sudan as Unity Government struggles to take shape
Fighting continues in South Sudan and more people flee every day. What can be done to build a true peace for the country?
Politics of fear in South Sudan
This is a country where a considerable number of citizens are crammed into UN protection camps out of fear of their own government.
When celebration turns to blood – South Sudan’s fifth anniversary
South Sudan’s fifth anniversary of independence should have been a time of celebration, not of bullets. But violence has broken out in the capital, Juba.
Birthday wishes for South Sudan
To mark the fifth birthday of South Sudan, TransConflict is pleased to present a list of birthday wishes that help chart a more optimistic course for... Read More
Constitutionalizing peace in South Sudan
The constitution-making process must remain wedded to the public interest in the peace process, and not simply the narrow interests of political elites.
What lesson from Sudan?
The break-up of Sudan, aided and abetted by the United States, can be seen as another example of ill-conceived outside interference in an internal conflict... Read More
The challenges of South Sudan – how to document the war and its crimes?
Recent research highlights some of the worst of many abuses which have taken place in South Sudan. But when the UN’s own investigations can’t be... Read More
Updates on peace in the Greater Horn and Great Lakes Region of Africa
TransConflict is pleased to present an update on conflict dynamics and peacebuilding efforts in the Greater Horn and Great Lakes Region in Africa.
Egypt can’t eradicate militancy in north Sinai with force
The only long-term solution is for the Egyptian government to adopt a broadened view of security that takes into account the root causes of armed... Read More
Conflict and intervention – the role of multilateralism
There are five good reasons for the major powers – especially the US – to commit themselves to consensus decisions on multilateral intervention achieved through... Read More
Broken states never heal themselves
Broken states never heal themselves and can only be put back together with the prolonged involvement of outsiders working together to end the violence, impose... Read More
A fragile peace in South Sudan
A new peace deal has been signed in South Sudan. The civil war has claimed thousands of lives since the conflict began 2 years ago.... Read More
The great wandering
Mass migration continues to define Europe as a system of human fluid dynamics.
Comparing Western and African democracy – challenges and opportunities
Continuous imposition of the Western model of democracy will only lead to Western frustration and African rejection, just like in the Middle East, Latin America... Read More
Conflict resolution in South Sudan – notes towards an institutional analysis
Given the dualistic nature of institutions and the nature of collective decision-making, a durable peace needs to accommodate changes in policy priorities over time that... Read More
Omar al-Bashir – as a thief in the night
For the moment, the ICC has dropped active involvement in the case against Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir due to the impossibility of an arrest and a trial. In... Read More
Women and the Arab Spring – a dream turned nightmare
Change must start from within each individual. As quoted in the Quran, “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change... Read More
Freedom in martyrdom
If the Arab leaders want to end the scourge of violent extremism, they must assume some responsibility and not simply blame the West for their... Read More
Collaborative Conflict Transformation in South Sudan
TransConflict is pleased to announce the launch of our Collaborative Conflict Transformation initiative in South Sudan, which aims to provide a thorough overview of all aspects... Read More
Tabit and sexual violence in Darfur
Darfur has practically been closed off to journalists, politicians and independent civil society organizations, and sexual violence and rape have now become a reality in... Read More
South Sudan – militarization inhibits popular representation
With militarization inhibiting popular representation, there is a need to identify pillars of peace that that can be amplified to help transform communities away from cultures of revenge... Read More
Can Cairo and Ankara turn a new leaf?
Egyptian-Turkish relations have been soured for some time. While there are no signs of rapprochement on either side, the cycle of dispute should end amid... Read More
Beyond signatures – the roadmap to positive peace in South Sudan
Addressing the legitimate needs of the people – focusing on bottom-up state building and reconstruction processes – will be key for building sustainable peace in South... Read More
Donor-driven technical fixes failed South Sudan – it’s time to get political
While commentators argue about who or what is most at fault for South Sudan’s return to conflict, one thing is clear: the international community is... Read More
