conflict resolution

Negotiations to achieve some kind of end to Russia’s war on Ukraine have reached an intensive phase. Moments of truth lie immediately ahead.

The arrest of the Turkish president's main rival, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, sharpens the contradictions of the peace effort with the Kurds.

With new peace offerings, Turkey aims to shift complex intra-Kurdish relations that may improve regional security and Erdogan's position.

The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with estimates of 15,000 killed and more than 20,000 injured.

Unless parties are willing to come to the table, there is no pathway from war toward restoring civilian rule and a democratic transition.

Sanctions programs could benefit from certain measures to restore their function as a critical U.N. Security Council tool for peace.

International efforts rarely succeed because there are always Haitian political and business leaders ready to resupply gangs for support.

Senior diplomats from Saudi Arabia and Iran are meeting in Beijing tomorrow to discuss the next steps in restoring diplomatic relations following the Chinese-brokered agreement…

To be a credible proponent of peace, the US must shed destabilizing security ties and unneeded military capabilities, and invest in conflict prevention.

The Biden administration should draw on lessons from previous successes in Central America, and Congress must provide sufficient funding.

Five clear steps the Biden-Harris administration can take to promote human dignity around the globe.

The US too often views its work on fragile or failed states as "fixing" various sectors, without enough focus on the political dynamics underneath.