News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Youth and armed conflictAspirations, agency and space for transformation
Panel discussion on the trajectories and opportunities for young people in transforming armed conflict.
- event 27 May 2021
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