Making Connections Between Peace Agreements, Parliamentarians and Security Council Agendas
This blog delves into parliaments' role in implementing WPS and YPS agendas and how peace agreements can support their efforts.
Galkayo Town – A Spate of Revenge Killings
Recent developments are casting a shadow over Galkayo's journey towards stability. In this blog, Nisar Majid and Khalif Abdirahman revisit the town's complex history.
The Drug Trade in Syria Threatens Regional Peace
Eyas Ghreiz delves into the complex dynamics of the Syrian drug trade and its impact on regional peace.
Ethiopians’ Human Rights Don’t Matter
Alex de Waal and Chidi Odinkalu criticise western governments' lack of concern over Ethiopians' human rights in the face of continuing and intensifying wars.
Withdrawal from Afghanistan represents a new normal in Western foreign policy
Marika Theros and Sahar Halaimzai investigate the thinking behind the international withdrawal from Afghanistan and its potential to cause further crises.
Rethinking development means rethinking conflict resolution
As the UK government works on a new White Paper on International Development, Tim Epple offers insights into rethinking development and conflict resolution.
The Syrian Conflict and the Loss of National Identity
Areefa Abdel Hamid al-Mousa discusses the impact of years of conflict and decades of authoritarian practices on Syrian identities.
The Impact of Community Leaders on Social Peace in Northern Syria
The growing influence of armed groups and regional strife in the city of Azaz has negatively impacted the ability of community leaders to maintain local peace.
Why the Daraa reconciliation agreement cannot build peace
The Russian-led reconciliation agreement in southwestern Syria has not created a path towards building local peace, but rather insecurity and instability.
(Still) Searching for gender perspectives in peace agreements
Laura Wise and Fiona Knäussel examine the slow progress in women's participation in peace processes and highlight the need for renewed focus on gender equality.
Negotiating humanitarian aid with armed groups: Humanitarian imperative or red line?
In February, devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey sparked a humanitarian crisis, leading to a swift geopolitical response.
Can we (ever) have an honest conversation about corruption and accountability in Somalia?
PeaceRep Somalia research team members reflect on their experiences of working on corruption and aid diversion in Somalia.