Our world is facing greater conflict than ever before. Yet we continue to apply the same solutions, but expect different results. As we face an era of alarming conflict, existing peace processes fail to be effective when they are needed most.

Our world is facing greater conflict than ever before. Yet we continue to apply the same solutions, but expect different results. As we face an era of alarming conflict, existing peace processes fail to be effective when they are needed most.
Our world is facing greater conflict than ever before. Yet we continue to apply the same solutions, but expect different results. As we face an era of alarming conflict, existing peace processes fail to be effective when they are needed most.
In light of the apparent difficulties of current peace processes to achieve sustainable, long-term peace, there are at least seven interrelated and fundamental problems with the way peace processes are structured today:
In light of the apparent difficulties of current peace processes to achieve sustainable, long-term peace, there are at least seven interrelated and fundamental problems with the way peace processes are structured today:
1
Too often, peace processes are focused on negotiations ‘at-the-table’ aiming to end violence thereby trading short-term milestones for long-term prospects of sustainable peace.
2
Lack of real inclusivity.
3
Lack of local ownership.
4
Lack of implementation and long-term oversight.
5
Strategic deficit in international peace and security interventions
6
Failure to address historical root causes, the fluid nature of conflict and grievances.
7
Failure to understand and address the political economy of conflict.
1
Too often, peace processes are focused on negotiations ‘at-the-table’ aiming to end violence thereby trading short-term milestones for long-term prospects of sustainable peace.
2
Lack of real inclusivity.
3
Lack of local ownership.
4
Lack of implementation and long-term oversight.
5
Strategic deficit in international peace and security interventions
6
Failure to address historical root causes, the fluid nature of conflict and grievances.
7
Failure to understand and address the political economy of conflict.
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