Tag: conflict
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How we Understand Conflict Prevention Shapes our Ability to Prevent
Mainstream approaches to understanding violent conflict have hindered the practice of conflict prevention at the local level says Professor David Connolly.
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Negotiating with militias and criminal groups: What the Colombian government negotiations with paramilitary groups can tell us about possible peace talks with Clan del Golfo/AGC
Militia and criminal groups in Colombia, excluded from previous peace agreements, have called a ceasefire. The new President Gustavo Petro has vowed to pursue “total peace” with these groups.
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Moving in solidarity: Gendered and generational experiences in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland there is a strong tradition of political engagement through women’s coalitional work. But what working practices might promote exploration of an intergenerational feminist solidarity?
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What caused the wave of rioting this Spring?
Commentators were quick to blame Brexit or fallout from the Storey funeral. But how close are these explanations to the truth and to what extent can they help us understand how such events could be prevented?
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Conflict and Change: A Conversation with Rory Montgomery and Jonathan Powell
A joint initiative between Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and the Trinity Long Room Hub chaired by Jane Ohlmeyer, Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub with a conversation facilitated by Richard English, Professor of Politics and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalization and Engagement at QUB.
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The Future of LGBTQ Human Rights in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Twenty years on from the adoption of Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, Dr Jamie Hagen argues that the next generation of WPS programmes should include an awareness of the varied sexual orientations and gender identities of women in conflict around the world.
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Recent no-deal threats show dangerous disregard for Northern Ireland and its fragile peace
With Brexit day approaching and the risk of no deal contributing to a growing sense of crisis in Northern Ireland, Dr Katy Hayward argues that the backstop is needed to protect hard-won peace.
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As marching season begins, a new political force is on the rise in Northern Ireland
A new political force, which stretches beyond the legacy issues of The Troubles, is emerging in Northern Ireland. Dr Drew Mikhael and Dr Timofey Agarin ask whether it can break the stranglehold of the main sectarian parties.
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The Spring Festival of Conflict Transformation Gets Underway
The Spring Festival of Conflict Transformation at Queen’s University kicks off 5 May so check out the Festival Programme to see the broad mix of talks, conversations, film, exhibitions and discussions that will provoke, stimulate and engage.
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Why Putin has pulled Russia out of Syria
Dr Alexander Titov looks at Putin’s recent decision to withdraw Russia’s military forces from Syria and how Russia has emerged as a key player in the Middle East.