Arms and armed conflict

The Zapatista uprising, 30 years on
The Zapatista uprising, 30 years on
Bernard Duterme: “While the rebels of Chiapas may not have succeeded in reforming Mexico’s constitution, decolonising its institutions or even gaining a foothold in the country’s political scene, they have nonetheless given unprecedented local, national and international visibility to peasant and Indigenous [...]Read the full article
As the world turns its back, war rages on in Sudan
As the world turns its back, war rages on in Sudan
Jesús A. Núñez Villaverde: “There is no indication that, in the fight for the spoils, either of the two warring generals is willing to budge, at least until they see what their loyal troops can do with their weapons. Adding to the gloomy outlook, the mediators in the peace negotiations have decided to suspend the talks [...]Read the full article
Syrian women make advances in the face of war
Syrian women make advances in the face of war
The armed conflict has created new employment opportunities for all Syrians, both men and women. Many believe that the war has led to the ‘democratisation’ of the civilian sector since 2011 and, significantly, to the qualitative participation of women in areas with social [...]Read the full article