Previous literature on disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) argues that a
lack of personal security may lead ex-combatants to re-engage in violence. The present …

Ex-combatants are generally portrayed as a security threat. I present evidence that puts the
ex-combatant threat perception in perspective for the case of Colombia. In-depth interviews …

The implementation of peacebuilding activities, including the demobilization of non-state
illegal actors, does not necessarily bring about a reduction in violence. While there are …

Citizenship can be understood as a form of civic participation and a means of developing
social relations with members of the broader community and, therefore, can act as an …

This article offers an overview of the current domestic war on drugs in the United States and
the subsequent mass incarceration of individuals. The domestic and foreign drug policy …

Between 2003 and 2006, 30,671 members of the United Self-defence Forces of Colombia
(AUC) participated in collective demobilisation ceremonies. The stated objective of …

Abstract In September 2012, the Colombian government officially announced ongoing
peace talks with the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). This gesture …

This article intends to identify the variables that affect the risk of attack against former
members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia–FARC–in their process of …

Objective/context: After the paramilitary demobilization in Colombia, Cali and Medellín—
major cities with a long history of political and criminal violence—saw a decline in violence …

Even when armed conflicts formally end, the transition to peace is not clear-cut. This
comprehensive volume explores the mounting evidence which suggests that it is rather …