The White Helmets: Beacons of Hope in the Midst of War
In peacebuilding processes, many different actors play a role. One… Read More »The White Helmets: Beacons of Hope in the Midst of War
Fragile Peace
Peace or Stalemate: the Never-ending Korean War
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 with an… Read More »Peace or Stalemate: the Never-ending Korean War
Polarisation in Canada: the Difference between Disagreement and Partisanship
Former Canadian Governor General Adrienne Clarkson once said that “the… Read More »Polarisation in Canada: the Difference between Disagreement and Partisanship
The Place of Principled Impartiality in Peace Work
This article follows on from an earlier entry ‘Observation as… Read More »The Place of Principled Impartiality in Peace Work
Observation as a Tool for Peace in Palestine and Israel
After two failed attempts to have UN peacekeepers assisting civilians… Read More »Observation as a Tool for Peace in Palestine and Israel
The Place of Neutrality in Peace Work
Many organisations involved in peace-making and peace-keeping place great stress… Read More »The Place of Neutrality in Peace Work
The Hidden Costs of Unification
There is strong support for unification of North and South in the Republic of Ireland, and Brexit has caused a resurgence of interest in the topic in the North. However, historical examples of unification have shown that the process can be challenging, creating new divides in the process of bridging old ones. The 1990 reunification of Germany has caused economic and social issues which continue to shape life in Germany today. Analysts project similar problems in a unified Ireland, encouraging politicians and citizens alike to question the peacebuilding potential of unification.
Analysis
Kartarpur Corridor
When India and Pakistan were Partitioned in 1947, the state… Read More »Kartarpur Corridor
The shield of Achilles
Homer’s epic poem The Iliad dates from the 8th century… Read More »The shield of Achilles