Hierarchy and Central Leadership Help Nonviolent Campaigns Prevail When Fringe Terrorism Occurs
Guest post by Margherita Belgioioso, Stefano Costalli, and Kristian Skrede Gleditsch. Recent research shows that nonviolent dissent can…
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How US Military Aid Can Backfire
Guest post by Daniel Karell and Sebastian Schutte. Can military forces mitigate insurgent activity—“win hearts and minds”—by implementing…
Despite its Advances, the Colombian Peace Agreement Undermines Gender Equality Goals
By Juliana Restrepo Sanin for Denver Dialogues. In 2016 the government of Colombia signed a peace agreement with the…
Do Refugee Encampment Policies Contribute to Communal Conflict?
Guest post by Kerstin Fisk. Placing refugees in formal encampments remains the preferred policy solution for most host…
Children for Hire
Guest post by Christopher Faulkner. Last week marked the 19th anniversary of the Optional Protocol to the Convention…
Framework Deal: A Long-Term Path to Peace in Afghanistan
Guest post by Matthew Hauenstein and Madhav Joshi. Two weeks ago, the US envoy to Afghanistan announced that…
The Politics of Transitional Justice in Colombia
By Saskia Nauenberg Dunkell for Denver Dialogues. During the 2012-2016 Colombian peace negotiations, delegates emphasized that victims are…
Climate Change and Conflict
Guest post by Ore Koren. Does global warming really increase armed conflict? Recently, a new study joined a…
Did the Zimbabwe Coup Encourage Gabon’s Plotters?
Guest post by Jonathan Powell and Mwita Chacha. In the early morning of January 7th, junior army officers…
Prospect of Peace in Yemen: What We Know from Social Science Research
Guest post by Matthew Hauenstein and Madhav Joshi. Representatives of the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebels met…