Conflict Trends 2018/2
Editorial
In October 1998, five years after ACCORD was established, we took the bold step of starting a quarterly magazine called Conflict Trends. We were aware of the difficulties of establishing and sustaining a non-commercial magazine. Today, we are very proud that in this, our 20th year of Conflicts Trends, we can reflect on having successfully […]
Adaptive Mediation
An explanation of Adaptive Mediation – a process whereby the content of agreements emerges from interaction among the participants.
The Joint Force of the G5 Sahel
A critical examination of the Joint Force of the Group of Five of the Sahel’s mandate to combat terrorism.
Reconciliation, Integration and Healing Efforts in Zimbabwe
Highlighting some of the complexities that continue to characterise Zimbabwe’s national mood concerning national healing and reconciliation.
The African Military in a Democratic Age
Analysing the tumultuous spread of democracy across Africa in the decades following the Cold War era.
Harnessing Gender Transformative Opportunities within Humanitarian Crises
Addressing the stifling gender issues in a humanitarian response to the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria.
Nhimbe
An introduction to nhimbe – an indigenous collaborative work system where community members work towards a common goal.
Why States Fail
Exploring the contemporary challenges faced by state-making efforts from the perspective of internal colonialism.