peacebuilding
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No Military Solutions: A New Approach to Preventing Atrocities
To be a credible proponent of peace, the US must shed destabilizing security ties and unneeded military capabilities, and invest in conflict prevention.
The Global Fragility Act Could Give US Assistance and Diplomacy a New Start for Countries in Conflict
The Biden administration should draw on lessons from previous successes in Central America, and Congress must provide sufficient funding.
Biden Needs a Foreign Policy Focused on Sustainable Peace
War and weapons cannot solve today’s most urgent challenges. They require peacebuilding, diplomacy, and conflict-sensitive development.
US-Opposed Probe of Colombia’s Uribe Is Essential Step in Road to Peace
Uribe was released under pressure last month, but attempts to thwart transitional justice will only undermine efforts to sustain the 2016 peace agreement.
For Enduring Peace, Colombia Must Protect Advocates for Rights and Prosecute War Crimes
The coming year will be critical for efforts to secure an end to the armed conflict that has gripped Colombia for the last five decades. Human rights advocates working to address…
The Complexities of the FARC Deal
As I noted at the end of the year, the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP are continuing peace talks in Havana, Cuba aimed at ending the longest running conflict in the Western…
Another Historic Moment in the Colombian Peace Process
Readers may be interested to note that yet another significant moment of agreement has occurred in the Colombian peace process. A historic breakthrough came yesterday in Havana…
Transitional Justice Deal Reached in the Colombian Conflict
Yesterday, the the Colombian government and FARC reached a preliminary agreement on transitional justice measures related to the conflict (here) in Havana, Cuba. This agreement…