Legal 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

Peace at What Cost? The Amnesty Dilemma

Governments frequently use transitional justice mechanisms to restore peace and… Read More »Peace at What Cost? The Amnesty Dilemma

“Family reunification, DR Congo. Trying to locate people, and put them back into contact with their relatives, is a major challenge for the ICRC. The work includes tracing people, exchanging family messages, reuniting families and seeking to clarify the fate of those who remain missing.”

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

Twenty-Five Years of the Good Friday Agreement and the Challenges of Grassroots Peacebuilding

2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, but how much has changed in Northern Ireland? Grassroots or bottom-up peacebuilding efforts have proven to be effective in easing tensions in the region, but they themselves are subject to the pressures of funding and the maintenance of borders. This entry outlines the structure and terms of the Good Friday Agreement, giving the reader a comprehensive understanding of this momentous peace treaty, while also examining some of the challenges faced by grassroots peacebuilding operations in the region, as identified by Nicola Browne.