War and peace
In an era of intense conflict, a world at peace can feel like a distant reality.
In our War & Peace section, we dig deep into the root causes of conflict and offer radical solutions to end the cycle of violence engulfing our planet. We analyze the factors exacerbating war, taking in the climate crisis, poverty and the proliferation of arms.
Through frontline reports, we tell the stories of ordinary people caught up in conflict, and explore how human rights defenders are putting their lives on the line to threaten the might of states, corporations and wealth to protect their communities.
Our coverage also analyzes ongoing peacebuilding efforts, examining the role of diplomacy, disarmament projects and grassroots peacebuilding initiatives.
Fortress Europe
The final part of Hussam’s story, set at the intersection of European immigration policy and the Syrian war. By Emily Gowdey-Backus.
How Britain helped create this refugee crisis
John Hilary says foreign policy failings have led to the large-scale migration.
One man’s attempt to unseat the Prime Minister
Stefan Simanowitz recalls the story of Reg Keys and a very special 2005 election campaign.
The rise of religious identities and the Charlie Hebdo attack
Akil N. Awan looks at the religion behind the motivations for the shocking attack in Paris.
A false Messiah: Turkey’s negative role in the Middle East
Accused of aiding IS and still oppressing its Kurdish population… Turkey’s reputation is in tatters, argues Naila Bozo.
A deeper pain
The daily reality of life in Gaza creates unseen psychological scars, writes psychiatrist Samah Jabr.
What happens when ISIS comes home
Dr Akil Awan looks into the possible outcomes in store for returning Jihadists. Is de-radicalization possible?
Why are Haitians still eating mud cakes?
Four years after the earthquake, Haiti remains a country in crisis. Brian Fitzpatrick and Michael Norby report.
The brave and the blameless: women survivors of war-time rape
A global summit to end sexual violence in conflict takes place this week. Subi Shah reports.
Winner takes all – Obama gets his way in the Philippines
Iris Gonzales reflects on a very one-sided state visit by the US President.
What the Abu Ghraib images really tell us about war
US soldiers who posed next to hooded inmates in the Baghdad prison 10 years ago revealed the ‘banality of evil’, explains Sean Willcock.
What lies behind Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with Bahrain?
Two years ago today, the UK supported a brutal crackdown against Bahraini citizens. Andrew Smith writes.
Did nonviolence fail in Egypt?
Three years after the resignation of Mubarak, the Egyptian revolution provides a perfect example of what mass protest can – and can’t – accomplish. By Mark and Paul Engler.
‘A two-state solution is not the key to peace’
Israeli historian and author Ilan Pappe talks to Frank Barat about propaganda, solidarity and hope for a new reality.
Zamboanga, a city under siege
While all eyes were on Kenya, another devastating attack was taking place in the Philippines. Iris Gonzales reports.
The case of Ban Mae Surin: tragic accident or foul play?
Daniel Pye and Saw C Rogers investigate a suspicious fire which killed 37 Burmese refugees in Thailand.
Debt, austerity, devastation: it’s Europe’s turn
As the creditors get fatter, the innocent are punished. Susan George laments a leadership subservient to big business.
Philippine ‘comfort women’ still waiting for justice
Osaka mayor’s words anger women raped by Japanese soldiers during the Second World War, as Iris Gonzales explains.
Why are we so afraid of chemical weapons?
War is destruction. So why, asks MG Zimeta, does the ‘existential threat’ of an airborne toxic event in Syria and beyond, instil such horror.
Algerian gas plant terror: the real story
Used to justify Western military in North Africa, we have not been told the truth about the Tiguentourine attack reveals Jeremy Keenan.
Somali President: the world cannot bring us peace
Sally Healy speaks to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud about his hopes for security in Somalia, which must begin to 'address the bitter memories' of its past.
How Washington helped foster the Islamist uprising in Mali
As the French-led military operation begins, Jeremy Keenan reveals how the US and Algeria have been sponsoring terror in the Sahara.
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Gaza: ‘Operation Short Memory’
Israeli writer Uri Avnery tells Gush-Shalom why he thinks Operation Cloud Pillar will achieve nothing but devastation.
The rise of Jihadism in Syria
Paul Rogers says the growing influence of home-grown and foreign fundamentalists makes a negotiated settlement even more urgent.
Why do some conflicts get more media coverage than others?
Nick Harvey considers the role – and the agenda – of the global media in making the news.
Why American Jews are falling out of love with Israel
Outspoken scholar Norman Finkelstein speaks to Hazel Healy about his latest book Knowing Too Much.
Are ordinary Tuaregs becoming Mali conflict scapegoats?
Nick Harvey and Julien Tremblin look at the plight of Tuareg refugees caught in the crossfire of a conflict that’s as devastating as it is complex.
From child soldier to civilian - a tough transition in Colombia
Having handed in their weapons, former child soldiers face a new battle - for acceptance into society. Seth Biderman reports.
The clout of the arms industry
The arms trade tends to have the government's ear. Why, wonders Dinyar Godrej, when it is so counter-productive?
The shadow world: corruption in the arms trade
Andrew Feinstein examines the corrupt networks of arms deals.
Inside North Korea
A rare glimpse into the world’s most secretive country, by French aid worker Jérôme Bossuet who spent three years there.
