Why Is Colombia’s President Working Against a Landmark Peace Deal With the FARC Guerrillas?
Colombia's new president, Ivan Duque, wants to weaken the deal, which he sees as "too lenient" on the fighters who once terrorized the country.
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Viewfinder: A Referendum for Peace in the Southern Philippines
Residents flock to a local polling precinct to cast their votes on February 6th, 2019, in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, southern Philippines.
Breaking Down the Complicated Peace Talks Between the U.S. and the Taliban
Negotiations between the two parties are a stark reminder of the challenges in getting an armed movement to embrace the end of violent conflict.
Is Peace on the Horizon for the Horn of Africa?
Conflicts between Eritrea, Djibouti, and Ethiopia have dramatically shifted in recent months, giving hope for an end of hostilities in the region.
Bringing Female Voices Into Sudan’s Male-Dominated Peace Talks
A conversation with Rasha El Fangry, the coordinator of the Collaborative for Peace of Sudan.
Reunions in Ethiopia and Eritrea (in Photos)
Since the countries' leaders signed a peace agreement on July 9th, Ethiopia and Eritrea have withdrawn troops and re-opened travel.
Could the Withdrawal of a Controversial Candidate Help Maintain Peace in Colombia?
The FARC-backed presidential candidate Rodrigo Londoño pulled out of the race over health concerns, but his violent past had made his candidacy a divisive one.
Colombia’s Road to Peace Remains Littered With Uncertainty
After a major court decision protecting a peace agreement between rebel groups and the government, the future looks promising for Colombia, but the process is still far from over.
One Year Later, Aung San Suu Kyi Helms a Precarious Peace in Myanmar
The interests of big foreign investors and local businessmen, who thrived under the military junta, still dominate large…
War and Peace … and International Trade
Dense trade networks that formed in the years after World War II may explain a startling decline in war over the same period.