The ABCs of Measuring Positive Peace

This study applies the negative peace/positive peace approach to internal nation-state relations between the majority and ethnic minority. This approach focuses on the policies implemented by the state. In order to understand the social system from its formation, an important focus should be given to the period of establishment of a new state, whereas physical borders are defined along with the borders of society, which determines who is included in the new nation and who is excluded. The conclusions are based on the case of the Israeli Druze, an ethnic minority with whom the state of Israel and its Jewish majority have achieved positive peace. This study suggests that the positive peace with the Druze was achieved following their integration in the army—as a decision of the state of Israel—that lead to their integration in the Israeli society. Conversely to the Israeli Muslims, where a negative peace is maintained, following the early year’s state policy to exclude them.

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Framing the Fragmentation of Peace

Meridiano 47 - Journal of Global Studies ◽

10.20889/m47e21005 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

Author(s):

Maurício Vieira

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

United Nations ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

Global Strategy ◽

Development Goals ◽

Positive Peace ◽

The United Nations

This article aims to discuss the concept of fragmentation of peace in order to understand how the concept proposed by Galtung (1969) is being operationalized, implemented and disseminated as an international agenda. Taking the Millennium and Sustainable Development Goals implemented by the United Nations as parameter, this article embeds in a framing perspective, arguing that positive peace is more than a concept, rather a pragmatic common and global strategy.

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Fragmented Societies and a Fragmenting International System: Implications for Peacemaking

International Negotiation ◽

10.1163/15718069-bja10044 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-31

Author(s):

Christopher C. Coleman

Keyword(s):

International Politics ◽

International System ◽

South Sudan ◽

Political Elites ◽

Concerted Effort ◽

Positive Peace ◽

External Powers ◽

Different Parts ◽

Identity Groups

Abstract The cases of peacemaking in Kosovo and Sudan/South Sudan yield insights into the interplay of international politics, relations among political elites, and reconciliation among identity groups. A durable, positive peace requires an approach by peacemakers that encompasses all these dimensions. Complicating matters, the readiness of states to adhere to rules and norms built up over decades has declined in recent years. Absent a concerted effort to (re)build them, the work of peace mediation will become more challenging and the odds of success incalculably longer. This, in turn, will corrode the ability of external powers, competing via proxy, to work together even on unrelated matters in different parts of the globe.

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Evolving Trends in Peacekeeping: United Nations–African Union Hybrid Peacekeeping Operations (UNAMID) in Darfur

NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability ◽

10.37540/njips.v4i1.76 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 14-25

Author(s):

Waseem Ishaque

Keyword(s):

United Nations ◽

State Institution ◽

Pilot Project ◽

The State ◽

Security Threats ◽

African Union ◽

Peacekeeping Operations ◽

Sustainable Peace ◽

Intrastate Conflicts ◽

Positive Peace

Peacekeeping has become a far more complex and multifaceted phenomenon due to the emerging non-traditional security threats and the changing nature of intrastate conflicts. This paper focuses on the evolving trends in peacekeeping operations and illuminates the transition from 'traditional‘ to a 'robust‘ and 'hybrid‘ peacekeeping model. In doing so, the paper presents the hybrid United Nations and African Union (UN-AU) peacekeeping model as a pilot project in Darfur. It further highlights the extent to which the model proved to be effective and inclusive, and secured financial and troop-contributing obligations jointly by the UN and AU. Furthermore, understanding the dialectics of 'traditional‘ and 'hybrid‘ peacekeeping operations has been analyzed through positive peace. Overall, the article highlights the essential contours of United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) transition from AMIS and inquires its contribution towards peacebuilding and developing the state institution, thus ensuring sustainable peace and stability.

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