Why Both Ukraine and Russia Need Peace after a Third Summer of War
A negotiated settlement would necessitate painful compromises on both sides, but it is the only viable option.
Interview – Paul Staniland
Paul Staniland discusses the impacts of local conflicts and civil wars on regional stability in South Asia, and alternative approaches to conflict resolution.
Interview – Chris Blattman
Chris Blattman discusses the causes and unlikeliness of armed conflict and how it can be avoided.
Interview – Roger Mac Ginty
Roger Mac Ginty discusses peacebuilding, everyday practices and peace, and the field of peace and conflict studies.
Opinion – Are Peacemakers Really Blessed?
Premature awards to Henry Kissinger, Aung San Suu Kyi and Abiy Ahmed indicate that ‘God’ and the Nobel Committee don’t always keep the same standards.
Nagorno-Karabakh: The Endless Conflict in the Black Garden
For Nagorno-Karabakh, any conflict resolution strategy will have to move consciously between what is possible and what cannot be influenced.
Post-Genocide Rwanda’s Struggle to ‘Never Forget’ and Move On
The ‘holism’ of Rwandan transitional justice intimates a rare kind of survivor’s justice challenging claims that view Rwanda as a case of Justice without Reconciliation.
The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Lessons from Oslo
Whilst the peace process remains stagnant between Israel and the PA, there is space, opportunity and a need for below track I ½ and track II discussions to develop.
What Determines The Implementation of Civil War Peace Agreements?
Perspectives ranging from commitment theory and the spoiler model, to the peace–justice framework, political regime and leadership theories explain why some agreements relapse while others continue.
The Rise of Paradiplomacy in International Relations
The rise of paradiplomatic activity, which has been recognized and normalized, should not be seen as a displacement of the state but as its complement within IR.
