A major hurdle in South Sudan is the presence of detractors who could undermine the successful implementation of peace agreements.
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The political elite have held on to power through power-sharing arrangements rather than the ballot. How will that change?
The UN voted to extend its presence in South Sudan for another year. However, its success in the country faces many challenges.
Kiir and Machar have been pivotal figures in most of South Sudan’s short history as an independent nation.
The U.S. State Department rarely removes terrorist groups from its Foreign Terrorist Organizations list. Most terrorist groups, unlike the Colombian FARC, don’t want to put down their weapons.
The transitional government has achieved a monumental milestone, but peace agreements in Sudan have been known to fall apart quickly.
South Sudan has had many opportunities to create a lasting peace but so far all efforts have been unsuccessful.
South Sudan has been in the business of building peace for years but is no closer to implementing the roadmap to peace than when it drafted the first agreement.
The US is negotiating a peace agreement with the Taliban, so it can safely withdraw its troops. But how can peace last in Afghanistan if women aren’t at the negotiating table?
Political agreements between major political actors aren’t enough to ensure stability in the DRC. Structural changes are needed as is a new approach towards governance.
The Sudanese government and its armed opposition are both unhappy with the ceasefire they signed. Senior military officers have also publicly voiced their disapproval of the induced deal.
It is groundhog day in Northern Ireland. We have just witnessed another extraordinary investment of time and energy in attempting to reach agreement between the opposing factions. But despite the expertise…
Despite its economic instability, entry to the European Union (EU) still acts as a unifying link to the rest of continent, with non-member states working strategically to meet the EU’s strict criteria…
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Academic Tutor, The University of Queensland
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Professor Emerita, University of Surrey
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Research Professor & Associate Director, Peace Accords Matrix (PAM), University of Notre Dame
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