Nov 18, 2020 | Politics & Society
On September 27, 2020, fighting along the so-called line of control between Azerbaijan and the region of Nagorno-Karabakh broke out. Azerbaijani forces advanced throughout the month, and Armenian resistance struggled to hold territory. On November 10, the two sides...
Feb 17, 2020 | Politics & Society
The United States new peace plan for Israel and Palestine departs significantly from past plans. From altered borders, to decreasing the size of land for Palestine, to a lack of commitment to Palestinian sovereignty, this is a new approach to peace. The proposal was...
Jul 19, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Martin Plaut After twenty years of conflict, Eritrea and Ethiopia have finally made peace. Martin Plaut explains how it happened and what this means now for the two countries. This week Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed visited neighbouring Eritrea, to be...
Feb 1, 2018 | Politics & Society
When will the wars be over and lives returned to normal? Those times seem elusive as the lines between wartime and peacetime become increasingly blurred. The so-called time of war affects every aspect of life. It changes laws, civil liberties, and the public’s...
Dec 6, 2017 | Politics & Society
How do you make peace after fatal conflicts and loss of lands? What is the role of identity in conflict and in peacemaking? Maria Armoudian discusses peacemaking with Neophytos Loizides and Madura Rasaratnam. Neophytos Loizides is a Professor and Chair in...