Assessing the role played by external actors in resolving the post-coup crisis in Sudan.

Attempting to contextualise Zimbabwe’s complex history of political conflict while providing an analysis of reconciliation and nation-building attempts since 1980.

Investigating whether Ethiopia’s political system divides rather than unites people by creating mutual suspicion and instituted ethnic dynamics.

Examining the role of women’s organisations in conflict resolution in a country marked by prolonged, systemic political crises.

Discussing community-based natural resource management mechanisms from the perspectives of environmental governance and democratic values.

Examining two recent case studies – Kashmir and Cameroon – where communications shutdowns have led to violent conflict.