Reposted by Allard DuursmaValentin F. Geier @valentin-geier.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Proud to have contributed to this timely article! We show that peace negotiations involving mediators who simultaneously provide military support to one of the parties are more likely to result in agreements. Yet, these agreements also tend to be short-lived. Check out the article for details 👇 051
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 08/12/2025What happens when third-party mediators use the external military support they provide as leverage in peace negotiations? Check out our new open access article here: doi.org/10.1093/isq/...doi.orgThe Curse of Coercive Mediation: The Instrumentalization of External Military Support in Peace Processes and the Breakdown of Imposed AgreementsAbstract. This article argues that third-party mediators who simultaneously provide external military support to a conflict party possess unique leverage t 053
Reposted by Allard DuursmaErica Chenoweth @chenoweth.bsky.social · 20/10/2025From a 2022 piece by Gledhill, Shay, & @allardduursma.bsky.social: "campaigns that are more creative, humorous, cathartic, and/or fun are also more likely to be large-scale" civil resistance campaigns bc of the "feelings of empowerment, solidarity, catharsis, or glee that accompany these events."belfercenter.orgGlee and Grievance: Emotive Events and Campaign Size in Nonviolent ResistanceWhile scholars of nonviolent resistance recognize that large-scale campaigns are more likely to be successful campaigns, scholars and policymakers currently have little understanding of why some nonvi... 37834
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 01/10/2025🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Allard Duursma on how MINUSCA’s dialogue-based approach in Batangafo reduced communal violence in CAR. Protecting civilians requires political—not just military—solutions. 👉 bit.ly/46tsolg @allardduursma.bsky.social ipinst.orgPolitical Solutions to Political Problems: UN Peacekeeping Operations and Dialogue-Based Protection of Civilians in Communal Conflicts - International Peace InstituteAn issue brief on dialogue-based approaches to protecting civilians in communal conflicts. 051
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Armed conflicts involve governments, rebel groups, militias, communal factions, and foreign forces — all interacting in complex ways. The result? A web of violence that can feel overwhelming to understand. That's why we launch the Conflict Networks Explorer peaceobservatory.com/conflict-networkspeaceobservatory.comPeace ObservatoryPeace observatory website. 1189
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Armed conflicts involve governments, rebel groups, militias, communal factions, and foreign forces — all interacting in complex ways. The result? A web of violence that can feel overwhelming to understand. That's why we launch the Conflict Networks Explorer peaceobservatory.com/conflict-networkspeaceobservatory.comPeace ObservatoryPeace observatory website. 1189
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 21/08/2025🙏 Grateful for past support from CSS at ETH Zurich, FBA, and SNSF. 📢 We’re already updating the dataset for 2024–2025 and seek funding to enable near real-time updates. Any leads or suggestions are very welcome!peaceobservatory.comPeace ObservatoryPeace observatory website. 011
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 21/08/2025✨ Key resources: - Website: Explore summaries of peace negotiations by conflict → peaceobservatory.com - Introduction paper: www.allardduursma.com/uploads/peac... - Full compilation of summaries (large file): www.allardduursma.com/uploads/peac...peaceobservatory.comPeace ObservatoryPeace observatory website. 111
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 21/08/2025🔍Our mission is to help researchers, policymakers, and practitioners analyze peace processes by providing high-quality data and summaries. Transparency is at the core of this project: every summary is referenced with sources, including news articles, UN and NGO reports, academic works, and memoirs.peaceobservatory.comPeace ObservatoryPeace observatory website. 111
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 21/08/2025🚀 Exciting news: The Peace Observatory is live! 👉 peaceobservatory.com The Peace Observatory is now the world’s largest repository of peace negotiation summaries. It covers 11,000+ rounds of negotiations and 3,000 agreements across 1,300+ armed conflicts worldwide (1989–2023).peaceobservatory.comPeace ObservatoryPeace observatory website. 1127
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 21/08/2025🚀 Exciting news: The Peace Observatory is live! 👉 peaceobservatory.com The Peace Observatory is now the world’s largest repository of peace negotiation summaries. It covers 11,000+ rounds of negotiations and 3,000 agreements across 1,300+ armed conflicts worldwide (1989–2023).peaceobservatory.comPeace ObservatoryPeace observatory website. 1127
Reposted by Allard DuursmaComparative Political Studies @cpsjournal.bsky.social · 16/06/2025(3) "Peacekeepers Without Helmets: How Violence Shapes Local Peacebuilding by Civilian Peacekeepers" by Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social and Hannah Smidt journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 131
Reposted by Allard DuursmaCorinne Bara @corinnebara.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Congrats to @alichtenheld.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 CRS Book Prize. Read this important book on displacement! And special thanks from my side to the book prize judges: @allardduursma.bsky.social, Peer Schouten, and Isabel A. Phillips. 031
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Check out these articles in @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social on Early Warning, Situational Awareness, and Intelligence in Peacekeeping. Now open access! 082
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 05/05/2025▶️ New Editor's Selection: In this selection, @allardduursma.bsky.social highlights publications on "Early Warning, Situational Awareness, and Intelligence in Peacekeeping" www.tandfonline.com/journals/fin...tandfonline.comEarly Warning, Situational Awareness, and Intelligence in PeacekeepingExplore the article collection: Early Warning, Situational Awareness, and Intelligence in Peacekeeping. Published in International Peacekeeping. 021
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Check out these articles in @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social on Early Warning, Situational Awareness, and Intelligence in Peacekeeping. Now open access! 082
Reposted by Allard DuursmaGerrit Kurtz @gerritkurtz.bsky.social · 11/04/2025The immense suffering in and around #ElFasher should receive significantly more attention. Since January, no aid trucks have reached the 900k people, 700k of which are displaced. Almost 60% face acute food insecurity, reports UN OCHA. 1,930 civilians have been killed. reliefweb.int/report/sudan... 044
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Great panel at ISA on Diplomatic Interventions and Challenges in Global Peacebuilding. I presented my research on how extending or withdrawing military support in mediation processes undermines the prospects for durable peace. Worked on this for 4 years, but could add a slide just the day before... 042
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Great panel at ISA on Diplomatic Interventions and Challenges in Global Peacebuilding. I presented my research on how extending or withdrawing military support in mediation processes undermines the prospects for durable peace. Worked on this for 4 years, but could add a slide just the day before... 042
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 04/03/2025A big thanks to the excellent panelist and audience of the roundtable organized by @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social ‘Crisis or opportunity? The future of peace missions in an evolving world order’ @matejapeter.bsky.social @jennarusso.bsky.social @corinnebara.bsky.social Tom Buitaar and Chiara Ruffa. 121
Reposted by Allard DuursmaDr Georgina Holmes @drgholmes.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Excellent roundtable ‘Crisis or opportunity? The future of peace missions in an evolving world order’ with @matejapeter.bsky.social @allardduursma.bsky.social @jennarusso.bsky.social Sara Hellmuller @corinnebara.bsky.social Tom Buitaar and Chiara Ruffa #ISA2025 051
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 26/02/2025How can UN peace operations integrate local-level political engagement into their broader mission strategies to foster sustainable peace? Our latest publication highlights the critical role of UN Civil Affairs in supporting local peace. Read more 👉🏼 www.ipinst.org/2025/02/prim... 041
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Very much looking forward to this event tomorrow. I will talk about the new IPI report on the Primacy of Politics at the Local Level and the Work of UN Civil Affairs! Check it out here: www.ipinst.org/2025/02/prim.... It was a pleasure to work on this report with the amazing @jennarusso.bsky.socialipinst.orgThe Primacy of Politics at the Local Level in UN Peace Operations - International Peace InstituteThe “primacy of politics” has become a central tenet of UN peacekeeping, emphasizing that peacekeeping operations should be deployed in support of a political solution to conflict. While this principl... 010
Reposted by Allard DuursmaJenna Russo @jennarusso.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Very excited for our event tomorrow and the launch of the newest IPI report on the Primacy of Politics at the Local Level and the Work of UN Civil Affairs! Co-authored by myself and the wonderful @allardduursma.bsky.social. Join us by registering below! 021
Reposted by Allard DuursmaJenna Russo @jennarusso.bsky.social · 24/02/2025The latest IPI report from @allardduursma.bsky.social and myself on the Primacy of Politics at the Local Level and the Work of UN Civil Affairs. Hot off the press! @ipinst.bsky.social www.ipinst.org/2025/02/prim...ipinst.orgThe Primacy of Politics at the Local Level in UN Peace Operations - International Peace InstituteDownload PDF of this publication The “primacy of politics” has become a central tenet of UN peacekeeping, emphasizing that peacekeeping operations should be deployed in support of a political solution... 052
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 19/02/2025📅 Feb 25 | 9:30 – 11:15 AM EST | Hybrid Event IPI & Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN invite you to a policy forum on "The Primacy of Politics at the Local Level"—exploring how UN Civil Affairs supports local peace processes. Register now👇 www.ipinst.org/2025/02/the-...ipinst.orgThe Primacy of Politics at the Local Level: The Work of UN Civil Affairs - International Peace InstituteOn Tuesday, February 25th, IPI and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations are cohosting a policy forum on “The Primacy of Politics at the Local Level: The Work o... 021
Reposted by Allard DuursmaTim Glawion @timglawion.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Excited to publish on intervention and peace in the fantastic @theconversation.com theconversation.com/central-afri... Based on my recent article in Int. PK journal: doi.org/10.1080/1353... @abi-freiburg.bsky.social @udadisi.bsky.social @allardduursma.bsky.social @ninawilen.bsky.socialtheconversation.comCentral African Republic: listening to people’s stories about foreign forces could help bring peaceIn the Central African Republic, peacekeeping missions are losing popular support by failing to meet people’s expectations, leaving room for more ruthless actors. 095
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Check out our first @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social collection! And follow @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social for updates and post about new articles! 020
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 07/02/2025▶️ New book review out in International Peacekeeping Journal: Reza Siskana Lia and Dhian Saraswati review “Female Ex-Combatants, Empowerment, and Reintegration: Gendered Inequalities in Liberia and Nepal” by Michanne Steenbergen ▶️ Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/1353...doi.orgFemale Ex-Combatants, Empowerment, and Reintegration: Gendered Inequalities in Liberia and NepalPublished in International Peacekeeping (Ahead of Print, 2025) 011
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 07/02/2025▶️ New book review out in International Peacekeeping: Rahmat Siregar reviews “The End of Peacekeeping: Gender, Race, and the Martial Politics of Intervention” by Marsha Henry ▶️ Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/1353...doi.orgThe End of Peacekeeping: Gender, Race, and the Martial Politics of InterventionPublished in International Peacekeeping (Ahead of Print, 2025) 011
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 07/02/2025▶️ New book review out: Sophie Haspeslagh reviews “Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes” by Lior Lehrs and "NGOs Mediating Peace: Promoting Inclusion in Myanmar’s Nationwide Ceasefire Negotiations" by Julia Palmiano Federer doi.org/10.1080/1353...doi.orgUnofficial Peace Mediation – The Agency of Individuals and NGOsPublished in International Peacekeeping (Ahead of Print, 2025) 011
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 07/02/2025▶️ New book review out in International Peacekeeping Journal: Lucas Steinbach reviews “Alternative Perspectives on Peacebuilding – Theories and Case Studies” by Mark S. Cogan and Hidekazu Sakai ▶️ Check it out here: doi.org/10.1080/1353...doi.orgAlternative Perspectives on Peacebuilding – Theories and Case StudiesPublished in International Peacekeeping (Ahead of Print, 2025) 011
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 10/02/2025▶️ We have launched a new format: Editor's Selections! ▶️ The first selection was compiled by Tom Buitelaar on Peace and Justice in International Peacekeeping. The selected titles have been made available for free access and can be viewed here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/fin...lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 011
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 03/02/2025▶️ New article out in International Peacekeeping: @crismaglia.bsky.social, @johnkarlsrud.bsky.social and @yfreykers.bsky.social present their dataset on military ad-hoc coalitions (AHCs) containing 58 AHCs since 1945. ▶️ Check it out here (open access): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comMilitary Ad Hoc Coalitions and Their Role in International Conflict Management: Insights from the ADHOCISM DatasetAgainst the background of a crisis of United Nations (UN) peace operations, military ad hoc coalitions (AHCs) have increasingly gained a foothold as conflict management tools. This article provides... 094
Reposted by Allard DuursmaInternational Peacekeeping Journal @intpeacekeeping.bsky.social · 04/02/2025▶️ New book review out in International Peacekeeping Journal: Fabíola Ortiz dos Santos reviews “Peace or Democracy? Peacebuilding Dilemmas to Transition from Civil Wars” by Izabela Pereira Watts ▶️ Check it out here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comPeace or Democracy? Peacebuilding Dilemmas to Transition from Civil WarsPublished in International Peacekeeping (Ahead of Print, 2025) 021
Reposted by Allard DuursmaTim Glawion @timglawion.bsky.social · 24/01/2025How about that? posting to @bsky.app can indeed get research trending @altmetric.com And in such good company bt @allardduursma.bsky.social @ninawilen.bsky.social et al 75y peacekeeping + new dataset @crismaglia.bsky.social @johnkarlsrud.bsky.social @yfreykers.bsky.social doi.org/10.1080/1353... 0103
Reposted by Allard DuursmaTim Glawion @timglawion.bsky.social · 16/01/2025This new look at peacekeeping builds on many: @allardduursma.bsky.social @rogermacginty.bsky.social @janakrause.bsky.social @afghanopoly.bsky.social etc. Let's continue the conversation on what matters to people on the ground! 141
Reposted by Allard Duursmajenniferhodge.bsky.social @jenniferhodge.bsky.social · 13/01/2025It's time to get your paper, panel and workshop submissions in for CRS 2025! Deadline Friday 17th Jan. We are excited to read your submissions! @kristinmbakke.bsky.social @finnklebe.bsky.social @christinecheng.bsky.social @corinnebara.bsky.social @allardduursma.bsky.social @nadineansorg.bsky.social 147
Reposted by Allard DuursmaAllard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 06/01/20251/🧵Excited to share our latest article in JCR: “Crises and Negotiations in Mutual Interventions.” @htamm.bsky.social and I explore why rival states, supporting rebels in each other’s conflicts, decide to negotiate. Spoiler: international crises play a key role 🌍🤝 journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.... 143
Allard Duursma @allardduursma.bsky.social · 06/01/20251/🧵Excited to share our latest article in JCR: “Crises and Negotiations in Mutual Interventions.” @htamm.bsky.social and I explore why rival states, supporting rebels in each other’s conflicts, decide to negotiate. Spoiler: international crises play a key role 🌍🤝 journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.... 143
Reposted by Allard DuursmaPassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 23/11/2024The Future of UN Peacekeeping in a Fracturing World: Experts Weigh Inbuff.lyThe Future of UN Peacekeeping in a Fracturing World: Experts Weigh In 064
Reposted by Allard DuursmaRichard Gowan @richardgowan1.bsky.social · 23/11/2024"We are in the middle of a very violent decade." @comfortero.bsky.social in @economist.com. www.economist.com/the-world-ah...economist.comComfort Ero offers three lessons for peacemaking in an unstable worldGlobal conflict is rising, but do not give up on peacemaking, argues Comfort Ero, president of International Crisis Group in The World Ahead 2025 21915
Reposted by Allard DuursmaSebastian van Baalen @sebastianvanbaalen.se · 19/11/2024🏆 Cedric Smith Prize 2025: Submit your best peace & conflict research (max 14k words) for a chance to win the Conflict Research Society's prestigious award. Open to PhD students/early grads (after 1 Sep 2024). Deadline: 31 Jan 2025. conflictresearchsociety.org/cedric-smith... Conflictskyconflictresearchsociety.orgCRS | Cedric Smith PrizeThe CRS welcomes submissions for the Cedric Smith Prize 2019 which is a peace research prize awarded for the best piece of peace and conflict research by a student 02932