From Criminal Peace to Cititzen’s Peace: The Case of Venezuela

Recognised as an independent state in 2011, South Sudan is the youngest and poorest country in the world. However, violence and armed conflict have continued, demonstrating how local and national conflicts interact. A Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2018 remains fragile.

Colombia has a long history of war and peacebuilding. The 2016 Peace Agreement and its implementation have initiated some profound transformation processes. This representative national survey on what peace is, shows high levels of consensus on respect, tranquillity, and justice as the main elements of peace

In public perception, Cameroon is characterized by two major conflicts: the separatist war of secession and the fight against Boko Haram. However, this study shows that all ten regions are affected by deep-rooted conflicts that require different methods of conflict transformation other than repression and military operations.

Violence and armed conflicts in the Philippines are shaped by multiple actors and dynamics. The remnants of the communist guerrilla are active across the islands, the Mindanao secessionist movements signed a peace agreement, private armies and warlords shape the local violent landscapes. Notions of peace are highly diverse.

Frieden ist mehr als die Beendigung von Krieg. Doch was braucht es neben der Reduzierung von Gewalt für gerechten und nachhaltigen Frieden? Das Projekt Peaceptions vom GIGA und der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung widmet sich dieser Frage.

Recognised as an independent state in 2011, South Sudan is the youngest and poorest country in the world. However, violence and armed conflict have continued, demonstrating how local and national conflicts interact. A Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2018 remains fragile.

Colombia has a long history of war and peacebuilding. The 2016 Peace Agreement and its implementation have initiated some profound transformation processes. This representative national survey on what peace is, shows high levels of consensus on respect, tranquillity, and justice as the main elements of peace

In public perception, Cameroon is characterized by two major conflicts: the separatist war of secession and the fight against Boko Haram. However, this study shows that all ten regions are affected by deep-rooted conflicts that require different methods of conflict transformation other than repression and military operations.