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A Ukrainian solider is seen in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Aug. 15, 2022. Metin Aktas/Andalou Agency via Getty Images

August 31, 2022

When Russia and Ukraine eventually restart peace talks, involving women – or not – could be a key factor in an agreement actually sticking

Briana Mawby, University of San Diego

While Russia and Ukraine’s war wages on, previous peace talk discussions didn’t appear to include women. Changing that can make a difference, research shows.

A Mayan spiritual guide arranges crosses, marked with the names of people who died in the nation’s civil war, in a circle in preparation for a ceremony marking the National Day of Dignity for the Victims of Armed Internal Conflict. Guatemalans annually honor the victims of the 36-year civil war that ended in 1996 on Feb. 25. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

January 2, 2022

Guatemala: 25 years later, ‘firm and lasting peace’ is nowhere to be found

W. George Lovell, Queen's University, Ontario

Twenty-five years after the signing of a peace accord that ended a 36-year civil war, Guatemala is still struggling with violence and corruption.

Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi (L) and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade (R) after both signed an agreement to cease hostilities. ANDRE CATUEIRA/EPA

September 10, 2019

What must happen for Mozambique to have lasting peace after accord

Justin Pearce, University of Cambridge

The splintering in Renamo has its origins in the unexpected death last May of Afonso Dhlakama, its leader of 39 years.

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has agreed a truce with opposition Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama. EPA/Antonio Silva

January 17, 2017

Mozambique’s unexpected truce still hangs in the balance

Justin Pearce, University of Cambridge

The main sticking point in the failed efforts at peace is the demand by Renamo that it be allowed to appoint provincial governors in the provinces where it claims to have won an electoral majority.

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