Publications
This report analyses the interaction between the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and its political context in the South Caucasus, with particular reference to the frozen conflict over Nagorno Karabakh. It examines a range of conflict actors and assesses the dual potential of the pipeline for conflict reduction or escalation, as well as the possible impact of the changing political status quo on the pipeline itself.
How a better understanding of the South Caucasus’ current economic dynamics could contribute to the resolution of its conflicts, from the perspectives of those living in the region.
Представлен анализ о том, как более полное понимание существующей экономической ситуации на Южном Кавказе может способствовать решению региональных конфликтов. Это первая книга, в которой данный вопрос изучается с точки зрения людей, живущих в регионе.
The objectives of this informal Small Arms Consultative Group have been to develop shared understandings of two linked issue areas that are of key importance to the implementation and further development of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons: transfers of SALW to non-state actors and guidelines for national decisions on whether to authorise weapons transfers.
An overview of International Alert's work on conflict 2003-4.
The report is organised in three parts: first, summaries of the seminar presentations and plenary discussions; then analysis of the issues discussed and some conclusions; lastly a sketch of relevant policy actors and processes, with a view to further research and advocacy.
Report commenting on the European Commission's “provisional draft non-paper” on EIDHR programming for 2005-2006.
This report looks at the factors that drive international development organisations towards or away from integrating conflict analysis into their programming.
This study examines the activities and identifies the organisations that have been involved in the work against the illicit trafficking of small arms, following the July 2001 UN Conference on the Illicit Trade of Small Arms and Light Weapons in all its Aspects.
A briefing for the OECD-DAC Conflict, Peace and Development Co-operation Network meeting, March 2004.
This report seeks to document governmental and civil society activity in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal with regard to the control of SALW.
The aim of this document is to highlight practical steps that the EU could take to better link the progress being made with its developing European Security and Defence (ESDP) operations and crisis management with longer-term conflict prevention. The paper outlines four key areas for the EU Member States, officials in the Council and the Commission to address to enhance the EU’s capacity to prevent violent conflict.
The goal of this policy briefing is to provide a focused look at the challenges and obstacles to ensuring gender justice and accountability in the context of international peace support operations and to provide recommendations for UN and regional peacekeeping bodies (AU, ECOWAS, EU, NATO, OSCE) officials responsible for peacekeeping in terms of setting policy standards and practice guidelines, as well as those directly involved as military or civilian peacekeepers.
This report presents the findings of a consultative research project examining the potential of oil majors to support peace in Angola. It looks in particular at oil companies’ relations with stakeholders, and argues that frequent and meaningful engagement with all stakeholders is essential for enabling business to become conflict-sensitive and to fulfill its peacebuilding potential.
The key issues addressed in this broad overview are the relevant treaties and international instruments relating to SALW; which of them have been adopted by the countries under study and what are the achievements and areas of concern for these countries in implementing these international instruments.
This is an overview of International Alert's work in West Africa.
This report documents the processes and outcomes of a needs assessment carried out with women in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria between the 12th and 20th July 2002 - part of a project to build the capacities of women leaders to contribute towards a non-violent resolution of conflict.
The paper assesses the EU Security Strategy from a conflict prevention perspective, highlighting its relationship with the EU Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts, endorsed by the Goteborg European Council in June 2001. It provides practical recommendations on how conflict prevention can be better implemented via the Security Strategy over the next year.
This report sheds analytical light on the complex linkages between economic factors and the conflict in Mindanano, and on the possible role of local business leaders and their associates in communities of other sectors in the country in breaking these links. It also explores options for government in addressing these dynamics.
This report summarises current debate on conflict, aid and peacebuilding and suggests that humanitarian agencies can go beyond avoiding negative impacts on conflict to contributing positively to peacebuilding in a way that respects their core mandates and key humanitarian principles.
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