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This case study explores the populist instrumentalisation of history in Lithuania since 2014, the year Russia invaded Ukraine. The author documents how far-right and populist actors in Lithuania increasingly turn to the experience of the Second World War and its aftermath to propagate simplistic narratives that rely on antisemitic tropes, whitewash historical crimes, and turn victims into villains and perpetrators into victims, with the ostensible aim of strengthening patriotic sentiment.

• Year2025
• Author(s)Violeta Davoliūtė

This case study explores mobilisations framed around remembrance in white nationalist movements in post-apartheid South Africa, with a particular focus on the AfriForum. The authors draw on the concepts of restorative nostalgia and apocalyptic anticipation to analyse how the opposition to policies aimed at redressing past inequalities related to colonialism and apartheid often relies on racial stereotypes, fear, and, at times, hatred.

• Year2025
• Author(s)Malose Langa, Peace Kiguwa

This case study examines the evolution of the South Korean New Right over the past two decades in its revisionist assaults on mainstream historiography and the country’s consolidating transitional justice paradigm. Analysing the most salient areas of contention, the author finds that far-right memory politics in South Korea represents a calculated effort to distort national memory for political ends, posing serious risks to the country’s democratic integrity.

• Year2025
• Author(s)Hannes B. Mosler

In the aftermath of conflict, National Dialogue and Transitional Justice can both contribute to reconciliation and prevent the recurrence of violence. But what is the nexus between the two? What are key shared characteristics, goals, and complementarities? In this paper, Sylvia Servaes and David Bloomfield explore the interlinkages between National Dialogues and Transitional Justice. They also discuss open questions on how both processes can be further integrated in practice to enhance their relevance and effectiveness.

• Year2025
• Author(s)Sylvia Servaes, David Bloomfield

Disinformation is a global challenge that undermines trust within societies and, ultimately, peace. This study investigates how peacebuilders can help combat disinformation by using their expertise in conflict analysis, mediation, and dialogue. It also explores the role of technology in spreading disinformation and identifies opportunities for peacebuilders to intervene. The study emphasises the need for them to focus on addressing the root causes of both disinformation and conflict, rather than simply responding to their symptoms. It advocates for incorporating cognitive science into peacebuilding efforts and for adopting a more interdisciplinary approach to tackle these complex issues.

• Year2025
• Author(s)Grace Connors, Emma Baumhofer

The research report offers a detailed analysis of KURVE Wustrow's unique cooperation with nonviolent social movements and is based on the lessons learned from working with movements in Sudan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Palestine and Israel with the aim of supporting their contributions to peace and justice.

• Year2025
• Author(s)Véronique Dudouet, Tilman Papesch

Despite the increasingly evident intersection of climate and conflict risks, the two communities continue to operate in separate spheres, each relying on distinct approaches and taxonomies that have evolved over decades. However, recent efforts promote better alignment of climate action and peacebuilding strategies to maximize their impact and advance shared ambitions of creating resilient, inclusive, and prosperous societies. This paper seeks to provide an overview of the evolving climate, peace and conflict field, exploring key principles essential for peacebuilding and mediation support actors and highlighting successful initiatives that exemplify these principles in action.

• Year2024
• Author(s)Tom Breese, Thomas Ritzer, Andrew Gilmour

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• Year2024
• Author(s)Janna Articus, Anne Kruck, Claudia Möller

As the social, humanitarian and political crises become more acute in Venezuela, social actors who were previously marginalised have acquired more prominent roles within the pro-democracy movement– among them, women. Moreover, for the first time in its history, the Venezuelan opposition has a woman –María Corina Machado – as its main leader. This study stems from the need to understand the strengthened roles of civil society and women in these negotiations and explores the roles of women as insider mediators within the Venezuelan pro-democracy movement.

• Year2024
• Author(s)Isabella Picón Ball

In an era where violent conflicts are increasingly complex and deeply rooted in sacred values and identities, traditional peacemaking strategies often fall short. Deeply held beliefs, as they are core to identity, are not only difficult to negotiate but also challenge conventional tactics for transforming conflicts and settling violence. Integrating insights from neuro- and cognitive sciences can enhance the practice of designing communication and processes for high-level peace negotiations. Drawing on neuroscience-informed research and insights from global (high-level) peace processes, the recommendations for peace practitioners in this policy brief emphasise the relevance of emotional and psychological underpinnings of conflict.

• Year2024
• Author(s)Carla Schraml