For decades, intrastate conflicts have accounted for the majority of armed conflicts worldwide. Many of these conflicts are wars that have broken out again. This leads to the question of which factors stabilize peace and which contribute to renewed escalation.
In a new podcast episode, Thorsten Gromes and Sidney Michelini discuss how sustainable peace can be achieved after civil wars. Gromes draws on his recently published book “Sustaining Peace After Civil War: Insights from 48 Recent Cases”. He explains that there can be various paths to sustainable peace. For example, his research suggests that peace agreements can be at least as effective as military victories in ensuring stable peace.
The episode is part of the podcast New Books Network, which presents the perspectives of authors of new books. On occasion, Sidney Michelini takes on the role of host.
Link to the podcast: Sustaining Peace after Civil War