Why we need peace: reflections from a Rwandan Peacebuilder
Introduction: building peace in post-genocide Rwanda What is peace? Why do we need it? Pastor Dr. Emmanuel Rubagumya, who has spent over a decade working…
Queens and Dragons of Mass Destruction: the Representation of Gender in House of the Dragon
WARNING: SPOLERS AHEAD! Fantasy and popular culture often contain distinctive narratives about war and the use of violence. For the latest season of HBO’s House…
Afghan Women and Taliban: An Individual Experience and Story
The Taliban took over the government of Afghanistan in 1996 – 2001 for the first time, andduring these years the Afghan people experienced many restrictions…
Decolonising Peace Research: New Publications
Decolonising Peace and Conflict Studies Through Indigenous Research focuses on research with, by and for Indigenous Peoples, in an effort to assist in…
‘Squid Game’: A Metaphor for Capitalism?
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director of ‘Squid Game’, stated explicitly that the show is conceived as a metaphor and critique of capitalism. The story, …
The ‘Wisdom of Trauma’: Why We Need Social Structures That Make Room for Healing
We all know that trauma exists, but we may think of it as something exceptional that happens to people in exceptional circumstances. If you watch…
Watching Violence on Screen: Tips for Parents
I have always loved stories, as long as I can remember. As a child I had a vivid imagination, and I lived in those stories:…
The Representation of Gender and Power in Game of Thrones
The women are typically represented in two main ways. One the one hand, there are ladies with stunning beauty, feminine qualities, and a taste for pow…