News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Video: Protest movements in the Arab WorldOpportunities, challenges and prospects for the protest movements in Iraq, Lebanon and Sudan
Watch a video of our panel discussion with experts and activists from the Middle East examining current developments in the region.
- event 20 May 2021
Climate and conflict as a vicious cycle: The case of Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, the effects of climate change amplify existing conflicts, creating a struggle for resources. How can this dynamic be tempered?
- blog post 11 May 2021
- Author(s) Hans-Joachim Giessmann, Charlotte Hamm
Video: Perspectives from South AfricaFrom our event series on conflict transformation in a multipolar world
Watch a video of our kick-off session of the Global Conflict Transformation Series for which we invited experts from South Africa to share their perspectives.
- event 10 May 2021
Conflict transformation in a multipolar world
We are organising a webinar series exploring multiple pathways of supporting conflict transformation and peacebuilding work from around the world.
- blog post 6 May 2021
- Author(s) Karoline Eickhoff
Supporting community safety-driven approaches in Yemen
Take a look inside our project working to improve public safety in Yemen.
- feature 4 May 2021
Urgent time to invest in peace, not war
Berghof calls for a reduction of military expenditures as the 2020 spending on arms increased despite cuts in aid budgets.
- feature 27 Apr 2021
Civil resistance transitions: Dialogue, trust and democracy
Part three in an event series with USIP on people power, peace and democracy.
- event 20 Apr 2021
Yemen: New talks will need to factor in new realities
Peace negotiations in Yemen might resume soon. They will need to contend with ongoing changes in local governance.
- blog post 1 Apr 2021
- Author(s) Katharina Jautz, Joshua Rogers
Video: Making peace with the climate
Watch a video of our online event featuring an expert discussion on water conflicts and conflict resolution approaches.
- event 22 Mar 2021
Time for climate-sensitive conflict transformationComplex crises need complex responses
When climate change is labelled a ‘conflict driver’, socioeconomic and political circumstances are easily overlooked.
- blog post 16 Mar 2021
- Author(s) Nora Rathje