Information on "Conflict"
July 2013
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26 Jul 2013
Start Thinking Now About Transitional Justice in a Post-Transition North Korea
Although the collapse of the DPRK could be years away, Oknam Yi and David Sungjae Hong believe it is time to start thinking about post-transition scenarios. Because transitional justice is particularly difficult to establish in a short time-frame, they argue that the time to prepare is indeed now. More on «Start Thinking Now About Transitional Justice in a Post-Transition North Korea» -
16 Jul 2013
A Mixed Record: Peru Struggles to Face its Past
According to a new report from the International Center for Transitional Justice, Peru’s deep socio-economic, ethnic and regional divisions are sabotaging its ability to implement national reconciliation and reparations programs. Today, Cristian Correa elaborates on what the report says. More on «A Mixed Record: Peru Struggles to Face its Past» -
12 Jul 2013
Chad, Once Forgotten by the UN, is Back, Front and Center
The intervention in Mali and several other events have altered the political and strategic landscapes of the Sahel and Sahara regions. According to the IPI's Arthur Boutellis, these changes have now created an opportunity for Chad to emerge as a more powerful regional and international actor. More on «Chad, Once Forgotten by the UN, is Back, Front and Center» -
11 Jul 2013
The Future of US Cyber Command
The US military's cyber arms have had many institutional homes over the last 20 years – the latest being US Cyber Command. Today, the Atlantic Council's Jason Healey explores the possible next-step option – breaking Cyber Command away from its unwieldy parent, US Strategic Command. More on «The Future of US Cyber Command»
June 2013
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28 Jun 2013
New Dataset Shows Trends in UN Peacekeeping
Our partners at IPI have recently published a new database on United Nations peacekeeping missions. Today, they outline some of their initial findings and offer recommendations on how the UN can broaden the composition of its peacekeeping forces. More on «New Dataset Shows Trends in UN Peacekeeping » -
21 Jun 2013
Serbia Using Head, Not Heart, in New Kosovo Agreement
Frank Lopapa believes that the recently signed agreement between Kosovo and Serbia offers Belgrade an opportunity to end its political isolation. All the government has to do now is convince Serbian nationalists that a negotiated peace and EU membership are more important than continued claims over Kosovo. More on «Serbia Using Head, Not Heart, in New Kosovo Agreement» -
20 Jun 2013
In Search of a Solution in Thailand’s 'Deep South'
Thailand has spent billions of dollars over the past decade to quell a supposedly Muslim-led insurgency in its southern provinces. But here’s the problem, writes Murray Hunter – Bangkok may have overlooked that the conflict is really about preserving a distinctly Malaysian identity and way of life. More on «In Search of a Solution in Thailand’s 'Deep South' » -
7 Jun 2013
Afghanistan on the Brink of Disaster
In Nasir Shansab’s view, Afghanistan is still the failed state it was prior to the 2001 US-led invasion. It’s high time, therefore, for the West to ‘come clean’ about its previous failings and take specific steps to not leave Afghanistan in its present condition. More on «Afghanistan on the Brink of Disaster» -
5 Jun 2013
Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance
IRIN reports that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) recently backed a candidate running in local elections. This and a host of other confidence-building measures that the MILF has recently performed seem to suggest that the rebels are opting for dialogue with Manila over the use of violence. More on «Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance»
May 2013
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21 May 2013
Give Colombia's Long-Overdue Peace a Chance
Continued dissatisfaction with the Colombian peace process may impact the final outcome of next year's presidential elections. The stumbling talks may also come to represent yet another missed opportunity to end decades of conflict between the state and FARC rebels, or so warns Robert Valencia. More on «Give Colombia's Long-Overdue Peace a Chance»
