The nuclear deal and militarisation of the Middle East
Support from the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries for the nuclear deal with Iran was attained with promises of substantial increases in arms sales and intelligence sharing, thereby... Read More
On the frontline – women building peace
Gender is a matter of international peace and security. The anniversary of SCR 1325 provides a platform to reclaim the actions and power of women to... Read More
Is the occupation behind the current violence?
If anything, the occupation has been and will continue to be the very evil that Israel needs to rid itself from, and they must do... Read More
Forgiveness – the secret to peace in Uganda
Ugandans practice forgiveness widely in the aftermath of armed conflict. Practised in combination with other measures of justice like judicial accountability, truth telling, and reparations,... Read More
Will we finally set Barabbas free?
On Good Friday 1998 we agreed to set Barabbas free; all of the prisoners would be released from the H-Blocks. We need to let the... Read More
Is secession the answer? – the case of Sudan
The conflict tree analysis model shows that the root and seed causes of conflict in Sudan were never addressed with the 2011 secession. Secession did not... Read More
Cold War-style hostility in Syria?
Russia has a very clear goal in Syria – to back Assad and keep him in power. Unlike the West – which clearly said that... Read More
Sri Lanka – a strong report, let’s make it count
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ long awaited report into human rights violations in Sri Lanka 2002-2011 establishes that War Crimes... Read More
Erdogan’s fall from grace
Erdogan’s dream to preside as President during Turkey’s one hundredth anniversary in 2023 with near-absolute power and become the Atatürk of modern Turkey has now... Read More
Mothers of Srebrenica – the fight for truth and justice
After 20 years, the Mothers of Srebrenica are continuing their fight for truth and justice. Chloé Gaillard and Marion Pineau met with Zumra Sehomerović, who... Read More
Beyond accountability – the struggle for co-existence in Sri Lanka
The promised report of a UN investigation into war crimes in Sri Lanka will achieve little unless accompanied by real introspection by both Tamil and... Read More
What has Turkey 2015 to learn from Yugoslavia 1989? – Part One
Call it a twist of fate or whatever you like, but the recent political developments in Turkey remind too much of Yugoslavia in 1989. Often... Read More
Petrol, price protests and police brutality in Chad
Foreign diplomats in Chad express concern about the brutality of the Chadian police force, but the Chadian military enjoys an international reputation for its efforts... Read More
The Fergana Valley – a region of ‘dormant-violence’ or ‘fresh opportunities’?
Intra-regional integration in the Fergana Valley will greatly reduce the risk of inter-state conflicts, and enable Central Asian states to take optimal advantage of trade... 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
The effects of wedding costs on the peace process in Afghanistan
The costs of marriage is one of the root causes for social conflict and family disputes in Afghanistan. Accordingly, the Sanayee Development Organization (SDO), a member of... Read More
Basque Country – Lokarri calls it a day
Lokarri – a citizens’ network for consensus and consultation – would like to announce an important decision about its future. From March 2015 it will... 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
Reconciliation in the Cote d’Ivoire – mission impossible?
Four years on from the Second Ivorian Civil War, the Cote d’Ivoire’s truth and reconciliation commission is tasked with helping to heal the divisions the... Read More
Commemorating genocide – an important element of the politics of memory in Rwanda
Rwanda’s ruling elites and society at large need to accept the existence of certain ‘inconvenient’ historical facts – such as the thousands of Hutu refugees killed... Read More
Syria – missed opportunities and future perils
One cannot deny that action in Syria is long-overdue. The question that remains – which is currently being debated by Western power-brokers – is what form such action should... Read More
Could the use of rockets be banned in the Middle East?
Efforts to eliminate stocks of rockets and missiles seem unlikely to succeed in the current context. However, a ban on use might be a real... Read More
Indian exceptionalism – the Armed Forces Special Power Act
The impunity granted to the Indian army by the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in areas such as the Northeast and Kashmir continues to... Read More
Central African Republic – Muslims and Christians in Bangui at peace amidst war
Even as violence in the Central African Republic escalates, there are local communities showing that peace is still possible, with grassroots peace initiatives challenging and rejecting... Read More
Borders of war – the impact of South Ossetia’s new border
The installation of a 400-kilometre security fence along the Georgian-South Ossetian border has had a huge impact on the lives of local people.
