![]() ![]() ![]() While the last century’s great wars resulted in setting international rules to regulate conduct during conflicts, and significantly advanced international law (especially IHL), international norms around conflict – and the institutions meant to face them, particularly the UN Security Council – have fallen devastatingly short in resolving conflicts. Meanwhile “grey zone warfare” and cross-border meddling are ascending. Although disputes between countries persist – and the current conflict regarding Ukraine is a reminder of their global dangers – they are generally less likely to escalate to interstate wars. Also, while interstate wars have declined, intrastate armed conflicts have sharply risen. Long-gone is the era of clear victory and defeat. The past decade especially has witnessed grave violations of international humanitarian law and massive human atrocities, with perpetrators feeling an increased sense of impunity.Īt the same time, the world is passing through a period of inconclusive wars. Civil wars and insurgencies have proliferated around the globe and violent extremism continues to rise despite more than twenty years of global efforts to combat terrorism. Today, conflict resolution efforts are facing one of the most challenging climates since the end of World War II. In a series of three articles, contributors close to the initiative disclose for Justice Info their ideas to revitalize the debate on how to achieve peace and justice. After more than three years of research, the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT) has launched the Peace Treaty Initiative. This makes it all the more important to talk about peace – which means making the choice of negotiation more attractive, more organised and more flexible. The reality of war is back in the heart of Europe. ![]()
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