Information on "Peace Negotiations and Initiatives"
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
Abkhazia: The Long Road to Reconciliation
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report focuses on recent attempts to normalize Georgia's relationship with Abkhazia. More on «Abkhazia: The Long Road to Reconciliation» -
Apr 2013
Erdoğan und Öcalan verhandeln
Author: Kevin Matthees, Günter Seufert
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Der Waffenstillstand zwischen der türkischen Regierung und der verbotenen Arbeiterpartei Kurdistans (PKK) ist mehr als nur ein neuer Anlauf der Regierung Erdoğan, den fast 30 Jahre währenden Krieg im Südosten der Türkei zu beenden. More on «Erdoğan und Öcalan verhandeln» -
Apr 2013
Mediating Peace in Africa
Author: Melody Mbwadzawo, Nomfundo Ngwazi
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This brief examines the role of the women in conflict mediation. More on «Mediating Peace in Africa» -
Apr 2013
Nagorno-Karabakh: Obstacles to a Negotiated Settlement
Author: Anna Hess Sargsyan
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains immune to a political solution despite the two decades of intensive international mediation. More on «Nagorno-Karabakh: Obstacles to a Negotiated Settlement»
March 2013
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5 Mar 2013
Israel on the Verge of a Third Intifada?
Author: Shlomo Brom
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Against the backdrop of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, this brief addresses speculation whether Israel is on the verge of a third intifada. More on «Israel on the Verge of a Third Intifada?» -
4 Mar 2013
Seeking New Solution Paths for the Kurdish Issue
Author: Mehmet Özcan
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This Commentary analyzes the Kurdish issue, the Imrali Process and the challenges that lie ahead if the peace is to be won. More on «Seeking New Solution Paths for the Kurdish Issue» -
Mar 2013
Making the Right Moves: Ten Considerations in Light of President Obama’s Forthcoming Visit to Israel
Author: Yossi Beilin
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
According to the author of this publication, President Obama’s efforts to get Israel and the Palestinians to return to negotiations on a permanent peace agreement will be futile and may lead to more frustration. More on «Making the Right Moves: Ten Considerations in Light of President Obama’s Forthcoming Visit to Israel» -
1 Mar 2013
Peace Talks in Colombia
Author: June S Beittel
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background on Colombia’s armed conflict and describes its key players. More on «Peace Talks in Colombia»
February 2013
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18 Feb 2013
Endgame in Sight for the Conflict Between Turkey and the PKK?
Author: Pinar Elman, Kacper Rękawek
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This policy brief addresses the chances of Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) preparing for peace as both sides are entering direct talks. More on «Endgame in Sight for the Conflict Between Turkey and the PKK?» -
5 Feb 2013
An Early Spring in Tel Aviv?
Author: Andrea Frontini, Zuzana Novakova
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This commentary argues that despite persisting risks of 'domestic retrenchment', Israel's January 2013 elections offer external players an opportunity to capitalize on political change in Tel Aviv by encouraging regional peace-making initiatives. More on «An Early Spring in Tel Aviv?»
