Humanity – language, conflict, and violence – part two
If something repeatable within a human relationship precedes the outbreak of violence, what is it exactly? Viewed with a cold eye, the violence creating conditions... Read More
Humanity – language, conflict, and violence – part one
If something repeatable within a human relationship precedes the outbreak of violence, what is it exactly? Viewed with a cold eye, the violence creating conditions... Read More
Imperatives of women’s inclusion in the Afghanistan peace process
The Taliban, the Afghan government and the international community should include Afghan women in any peace process – not just in formal discussion but as... Read More
The metamorphosis of a female fighter into a peacebuilder
The story you’re about to read is that of armed conflict and gender, ideologies and the business of war, self-criticism and healing, peacebuilding and education.... Read More
On Resolution 2467
That the US successfully imposed itself in the wording of a document that addresses women’s rights the world over and managed to force a regressive... Read More
February 2019 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during February, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
December 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during December, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
How students build peace in politically-charged climates
Although students Anoaga and Jabir might disagree on Ghanaian politics, through a ‘Dialogues for Peace’ programme, they have been able to engage in conversations and... Read More
November 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during November, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
October 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during October, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
The use of soft power to promote a culture of peace
Soft power is slow, difficult to develop, spontaneous in many cases, and less effective than hard power. However, it is present more than ever as... Read More
Information Collection Analysis and Management (ICAM)
TransConflict hereby recommends a new course, entitled ‘Information Collection Analysis and Management’ (ICAM), organized by Metis Services AB, which will be held in Stockholm in... Read More
Reviving peacebuilding
Peacebuilders must not only focus inward to address the immediate needs of the populations they are serving, but also outward to transform the opinions and... Read More
Issues in conflict theory and practice
To dismiss our collective failure in maintaining peace and order as a constant state of being with only very minor interruptions by stating that, “conflict... Read More
September 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during September, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
Art, a miracle remedy for peace?
As the peacebuilding sector continues its powerful upswing, gaining visibility and chutzpah internationally, the techniques and tools used by peacebuilders to craft and build it... Read More
August 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during August, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
July 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during July, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
An IT campaign to tackle hate speech and build peace online
Fake News is not just a problem in the US. Online disinformation has been blamed for fuelling violence all over the world. In South Sudan... Read More
Peace is finally becoming the main objective of modern politics
Modern media has certainly had an impact on turning popular sentiment against the realities of conflict in ways that stand in stark contrast to preceding... Read More
May 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during May, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.
The man who built peace – the Frank Buchman story
‘The Man Who Built Peace’ is a new documentary film which shows how the story of Frank Buchman inspired a worldwide movement of changemakers in... Read More
Responding to tensions across religious lines in Sri Lanka
Tensions in Sri Lanka have risen after violent clashes between the Buddhist and Muslim communities in central Sri Lanka. On 6 March, the government imposed... Read More
Local peacebuilders share views on challenges to sustaining peace
The passage of the dual resolutions on peacebuilding and sustaining peace two years ago indicated a commitment by member states to building and sustaining peace,... Read More
April 2018 Review
TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during April, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation.