Agreement-making, New Technologies and Traditional Authority: Learning from Galkayo
Nisar Majid & Khalif Abdirahman discuss traditional authority & the rise of transnational groups in conflict dynamics in Galkayo, Somalia.
Checkpoint Dynamics and the Offensive Against Al Shabaab
Nisar Majid and Khalif Abdirahman discuss checkpoints in relation to Hiraan region and Hirshabelle state, where the ongoing government offensive against Al Shabaab began.
Justice and Security in Kismayo and Galkayo
Nisar Majid and Khalif Abdirahman compare justice and security in two towns in Somalia: Galkayo and Kismayo.
Gender Parity at the International Court of Justice
This International Women's Day, a network of academics address the lack of gender equality on the International Court of Justice bench of judges.
Introducing the PA-X Tracker
Following the release of the PA-X Tracker last month, Niamh Henry delves into why it was developed, the gaps it addresses, and what can be achieved through the Tracker.
Assets as Armies in South Sudan: Local Peace Mediation in the Path of Elites’ Cattle
Following a visit to South Sudan, Robert Wilson recounts a discussion with a local mediator and his reflections on 30 years of facilitating local peace processes.
Crisis in Abyei: South Sudan must act and stop violence between Dinka groups
Jan Pospisil explores the complex political and security situation surrounding the contested territory of Abyei, South Sudan.
Tigray’s Ceasefire Fifteen Months On: An agreement for peace or an instrument for...
In this blogpost, Mulugeta Gebrehiwot delves into the deficiencies of the Pretoria Agreement and Nairobi Declaration and the struggle for peace in Ethiopia.
Yemen: Snakes and Ladders
Yemen's civil war resembles a modern-day game of snakes and ladders. In this blogpost, Peter Salisbury explores the complex dynamics at play.
How Do You Structure a Peace Process Under Conditions of Authoritarianism? Reflections on...
The revival of the Afghan peace process demands inclusivity and ethical considerations, argues Professor Michael Semple.
A Stalemate That Does Not Ripen: On the Stagnant Busyness of Sudanese Conflict Mediation
Jan Pospisil delves into the stagnant busyness of ongoing mediation efforts in Sudan as the conflict reaches its tenth month.
Ethiopia’s Pivot To Populist Peacemaking
Eliab Taye reflects on Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's latest diplomatic blunder and the consequences of his personalised approach to foreign policy.