Belgrade-Pristina – a false promise of normalisation
The structural flaws in the foundations of the Brussels Dialogue may deal a painful blow to the aspirations of the European Union as the champion... Read More
Turkey’s united front against Kurds and democracy
The political success of the Kurds – the colonized – has intimidated not just the authoritarian AKP and ultranationalist MHP but also the nationalist, secularist,... Read More
Remembering the dead is not a crime
Despite various interventions from Sri Lankan civil society groups, senior diplomats, and international human rights organisations the Sri Lankan authorities have showed few signs of... Read More
UN peacekeepers – the limits and opportunities for creative action
UN Peacekeeping missions have become far more complex and ambitious: from supervising the disarming of armed factions and establishing protected areas, to monitoring elections and... Read More
The disunity of Israel’s opposition parties is serving the occupation
Whereas right-wing Israeli governments have maintained the occupation by any means available, including the use of force, the Israeli opposition parties from the left and... Read More
Setting the EU scene – a management crisis, not a refugee crisis
The EU can and must show leadership in managing refugee movements effectively in accordance with international law.
Working to stop the war in Yemen – interview with peace activist Sam Walton
Why did Sam Walton try to arrest a Saudi general, and what impact did it have?
Syria – is peace possible if Assad stays?
Whatever the political outcome, transitioning from violence to peace is not just about the removal of violence. How can this future be achieved and who... Read More
The role of women in Countering Violence Extremism – the Nigerian experience with Boko Haram
While many resources have been dedicated to Countering Violent Extremism efforts, little attention has been paid to the role women play in the Boko Haram... Read More
Can Israel fight a war on three fronts? A nightmarish scenario
Due to the increasing Iranian threat, Netanyahu should do everything in his power to negotiate a peace agreement with the Palestinians now in the context of... Read More
Accelerating sustainable development toward 2030
Remaining true to the principles of participation and public-private partnerships, decentralized arrangements and federations for the management of development will emerge and institutionalize a constant... Read More
Relocating the American Embassy to Jerusalem
Relocating the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem unconditionally will be a de facto recognition of Jerusalem, east and west, as the capital of... Read More
Armenia in the trap of “national unity”
In Armenia, calls to remain united in the face of external aggression are shutting down criticism and promoting pro-regime politics, even among the opposition.
January 2017 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during January, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
America’s Weimar moment
In its contempt for things like evidence, justification and warrant, Trumpism has created a social condition in which virtually all the normal constraints on public... Read More
Learning the lessons of transitional justice in Tunisia – a paradigm for global conflict resolution?
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has a compelling imperative to establish preemptive measures in Tunisia now, using the funds available to it and... Read More
Catastrophe in Burundi – the tragic human cost of political deadlock
The international community must face up to the Burundian crisis, because by common consensus it is on the verge of explosive reignition. By reason of... Read More
Erdogan’s war on women
Kurdish women in one of the strongest and most radical women’s movements in the world are taking a battering from the Turkish state with impunity... Read More
GCPEA condemns attack on Syrian schools
The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack strongly condemns the killing of students and teachers in the October 26, 2016 bombing of a school... Read More
Burundi withdraws from the International Criminal Court as violence continues
18 months into a violent political crisis in Burundi, the government has announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court – an unprecedented... Read More
Armenia’s new government and policy analysis
It is highly doubtful that a single person or group within the government can change Armenia’s military or foreign policy, for Armenia would still be... Read More
Young Peacebuilders Forum 2016 – raising the bar of youth advocacy for peace
The Young Peacebuilders Forum 2016 identified some of the challenges lying ahead for the youth peace movement, and helped lay the ground for a common... Read More
On the eve of a peace agreement – reflecting on Colombia and Northern Ireland
Although ideologically and politically different, Northern Ireland has been influential in the Colombian peace process in a number of ways. As a final peace deal... Read More
August 2016 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during August, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
The enduring legacy of paramilitary punishment in Northern Ireland
A recent murder in Belfast highlights the continuing reach of paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland.
