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Colombia’s 2016 peace deal was a landmark achievement, convincing the FARC guerrillas to disarm and enter civilian life. Yet much remains to be done to show insurgents that they can redress their grievances through ordinary politics. The country’s leaders should recommit to finishing the job.
Colombia’s vast forest is fast receding, partly because guerrillas and criminals are clearing land for farming, ranching and other pursuits. These unregulated activities are causing both dire environmental harm and deadly conflict. Bogotá should take urgent steps to halt the damage.
From the blog of Josef Avesar at The Times of Israel
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7 May 2021 14:00–15:30 This webinar will connect higher-level policy debates on the securitization of the youth peacebuilding agenda to debates on youth engagement with local-level armed conflict, insecurity, and destruction of heritage. Speakers will discuss global policies and give focused case studies of Syria and Mozambique. The webinar will be relevant for academics, policy makers, and practitioners working in settings affected by violent, armed conflict, outlining key research questions and findings, and implications for future policy and practice. ...