Governance

Real peace is about a lot more than the absence of armed violence

In Senegal’s Casamance region, an NGO is working on reconciling independence fighters – first among one another, and then with the government

Why rebels in Mali were armed with small arms and light weapons from Libya

Small arms and light weapons cause more deaths than heavy weaponry in developing countries

Even decades after its civil war, Lebanon has not come to terms with its traumatic past

For South Sudan to find peace, young people need real prospects in agriculture

SWP: Youth bulge results in greater economic opportunities – but also increases risks of conflict

Guatemalan radio station encourages women to become involved in public affairs

D+C/E+Z: Contents page of July/August's print edition with links to all contributions

River and lake borders are not always clearly defined in Africa, so water disputes are common