January 2015 Review

02 Feb 2015
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January 2015 Review

TransConflict is pleased to present a selection of articles published during January, plus updates from the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation. 

 Suggested Reading Conflict Background GCCT

1) Top 15 articles of 2014

TransConflict recommends the following 15 articles published during 2014. Read on…

2) Fighting Cold War in Russia and Ukraine

Matthew Parish – Cold War has not two protagonists but three or more. The contemporary struggle over the future of Ukraine betrays a similar pattern. The familiar exhortations against Russia refer to the sanctity of international law and the unforgivable violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Yet behind these principles lies a more prosaic reality. Ukraine has become the new buffer nation between Russia and the EU. Read on…

3) Running out of Room on Kosovo

Gerard Gallucci – Serbia faces an existential choice in the next months between finally entering Europe or being left out in the cold. Room to avoid such a choice may be running out. Five factors – including Serbia’s economic future and Russia policy – are key to understanding Serbia’s strategic situation. Read on…

4) Solipsism and free speech – a bleak morning in Paris

Vladimir Ninković – Given the current tensions between many Muslims and the West, further events like the bleak Parisian January cannot unfortunately be excluded. Such tensions, however, will only be further exacerbated by the selective application of free speech and culturally-insensitive, one-sided provocations. Read on…

5) Overcoming the status quo – will there be accountability for Israeli leaders?

Moara Crivelente – Choosing not to surrender to the ever-deepening impasse created by Israeli proposals, the PLO has decided to put into effect the State of Palestine’s status as a subject of International Law by acceding to the Rome Statute. Given the apparent lack of will of Israel to address the conflict’s transformation, the search for an end to impunity and, possibly, of occupation should be welcomed, while the doors for dialogue must remain open. Read on…

6) The Association of Kosovo Serb Municipalities – a Republika Srpska or a Non-Governmental Organization?

Shpetim Gashi – Disagreements persist about whether the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities in Kosovo should be a non-governmental organization aiming to facilitate cooperation between Serb-majority municipalities in specific areas, or whether it should be a political body with decision-making powers. Read on…

7) Je suis Charlie – a quoi bon?

Vladimir Ninković – Whilst apprehensive about ‘verbal delict’, open disapproval by decision- and opinion-makers of public statements and pictures considered offensive by Muslims, coupled with education about ‘the Other’, might increase inter-cultural and inter-religious understanding; thereby reducing fear among Westerners and the feeling of humiliation among Muslims. Paradoxically, a short term victory for the defenders of Charlie Hebdo’s right to free speech, may result in the long-term loss of various freedoms. Read on…

8) Israel’s exploration of the Golan Heights – is it just about oil?

Ashay Abbhi – Israel’s decision to begin drilling on the Golan Heights will not only help quench its thirst for oil and water, whilst establishing greater control over the disputed territory. Syria’s reaction will be key to determining whether the move adds further tension to an already volatile region. Read on…

9) India’s northeastern region environmentally threatened

Hriday Ch. Sarma – The northeastern region of India is still a relatively secluded region. Under the pretext of national security and economic development, however, the activities of the Indian state are posing dreadful environmental threats to the region. Read on…

10) Reflections on the Peshawar massacre

Nasir Chaudhry – The policy of using proxies has produced the Peshawar massacre. It has failed miserably. Pakistan will continue to remain a nation at war and will decline into further chaos and bloodshed if we don’t correct the course and commit to eradicating not just the terror challenge but the last terrorist. Read on…

Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation

1) Top 15 GCCT articles of 2014

TransConflict is pleased to present the top-15 articles from members of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation published during 2014. Read on…


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About Post Author

Gerard M. Gallucci is a retired US diplomat and UN peacekeeper. He worked as part of US efforts to resolve the conflicts in Angola, South Africa and Sudan and as Director for Inter-American Affairs at the National Security Council. He served as UN Regional Representative in Mitrovica, Kosovo from July 2005 until October 2008 and as Chief of Staff for the UN mission in East Timor from November 2008 until June 2010. He was Diplomat-in-Residence at Drake University for the 2013-14 school year and now works as an independent consultant.

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