The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part six
TransConflict is pleased to present the sixth part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC) training courses
TransConflict is pleased to present information about new training courses offered by the International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC), which was established by the Peace Action... Read More
New modules from Global Operational Peace Support
TransConflict is pleased to present information about new modules from Global Operational Peace Support (Global OPS), launched by the Peace Action Training and Research Institute of Romania... Read More
December 2013 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during December, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
Local pressure for peace mounts in Syria’s civil war
In the chaos of Syria’s civil war local peacebuilders are finding ways to bring respite for tired civilians from suffering and danger.
Invest in social change
Toby Eccles’s pioneering Social Impact Bond allowed private investors to support a UK program that helps ex-prisoners who served short sentences to stay outside prison through... Read More
Top 15 articles of 2013
TransConflict recommends the following 15 articles published during 2013. To share your own favourite articles from TransConflict from throughout the year, please use the comment... Read More
The new UN and peacekeeping
The return to robust peacekeeping is a disconcerting development since it raises the whole question of the need for impartiality if peacekeepers are to have... Read More
Poems of war, peace, women, power
In her poems and plays, Suheir Hammad blends the stories and sounds of her Palestinian-American heritage with the vibrant language of Brooklyn to create a... Read More
Could this year’s Nobel Peace Prize be a step towards eradicating chemical weapons?
This years Nobel Peace Prize went to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons; a worthy and timely tribute, which will hopefully bolster the... Read More
Municipal elections in northern Kosovo – towards a new balance?
This paper aims to assist all stakeholders to the Brussels Agreement to work effectively toward a positive outcome in northern Kosovo (as differently as this... Read More
In defense of dialogue
In politics, it seems counter-intuitive to engage in dialogue with violent groups, with radicals and terrorists, and with the states that support them. But Jonas... Read More
Defusing tension on the India-Pakistan Kashmir borders
A recently-launched petition raises concerns about the gradual escalation of tensions at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that violations of the ceasefire that... Read More
Changing the justifications, intentions and limits of military action against Syria
Since the August 21 chemical attack in Syria the international community has refocused its attention on the Syrian quagmire, with the three key western protagonists,... 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
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
Kenya will decide and the world will be watching – the 2013 elections
On March 4th, Kenyans will vote in the country’s most complex and momentous elections to date. The build-up to the polls has been eagerly watched... Read More
Sins of American English for spreading anti-Americanism across the globe
Whilst the misuse of language has existed for centuries, contemporary manifestations show a particularly special and perfidious modus operandi. Namely, the language of deceit is acting... Read More
The Sahara at the crossroads
The current crisis in Mali, the French intervention and the international terrorist threat it poses have once again put jihadism centre-stage in the media. While... Read More
Information and intelligence cooperation in multifunctional international operations
TransConflict is pleased to recommend the following course, entitled “Information and intelligence cooperation in multifunctional international operations”, organized by the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), which includes a... Read More
The inaugural GCCT newsletter
TransConflict is pleased to present the inaugural Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation newsletter, showcasing the work of the GCCT and its members.
Peaceful change in the Balkans?
The pre-modern politics that still define the Balkans’ adaptation to the end of empire cannot be simply be pushed aside by visions of post-national Europe.... Read More
Re-linking the Western Balkans – the energy dimension
This policy report analyzes the challenges that the Western Balkan countries face in their efforts to increase energy efficiency, reduce import dependency and expand renewable energy sources, whilst simultaneously aligning their legislation and policies with the EU's acquis communautaire.
Time to end the appeasement of Serbia
Instead of entertaining the idea of territorial exchanges between Serbia and Kosovo, the international community should make mutual co-existence, human rights and anti-racism the basis of its intervention in the region.
Energy security and ethnic conflict – challenges in the Western Balkans
Energy security and stability in the Western Balkans faces two major challenges - the perception and implication of Russia's presence in Serbia, plus the enduring crisis of Kosovo's status.
