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How to Define Violence in Aleppo?

Pax et Bellum | Analysis, Civil Wars, Middle East and North Africa, Violence against Civilians | , , , , , , ,

The Mass Violence Awareness Initiative (MVAI) is a non-Governmental Organization which is based in Uppsala, Sweden. It seeks to increase public awareness about incidents of past, current and possible upcoming mass violence, genocide and related phenomena around the world.

There is understandably much use of …

Could Brexit summon the ghosts of the Troubles?

Pax et Bellum | Alessandro Fava, Civil Wars, Europe, International Politics, Opinions | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Brexit will be one of the most important political events in Europe after the end of the Cold War. The changes for the United Kingdom and the European Union will be massive. Moreover, the United Kingdom will also face challenges from the inside coming from …

Sexual violence – South Sudan’s neglected survivors and crimes

Pax et Bellum | Alexandra Hallqvist, Analysis, Sub-Saharan Africa, Violence against Civilians, Zoe Meijer | , , , , , , ,

Historically, sexual violence has been a part of war. However, while it used to be seen as “just” a byproduct of war, we have finally come to the realization that sexual violence is often used as a strategic tool during conflict. Especially after the rape …

From regime change to authoritarian stability? The Trump presidency and the Syrian Civil War

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Many jars of ink have been spilt on Donald Trump’s election last month. Every spectator, whether they’re journalists, policymakers or ordinary citizens, wonders what this remarkable figure’s victory will mean for the US and the rest of the world. Will Muslims be banned from entering …