Purpose: This concept analysis aims to address the gap in knowledge regarding the concept
of successful refugee cohabitation with host families. It seeks to develop a conceptual model …

Transitional justice and diaspora studies are interdisciplinary and expanding fields of study.
Finding the right combination of mechanisms to forward transitional justice in post-conflict …

Background: Homestay accommodations aim to support a smoother transition for refugees;
yet, the intricate nature of relationships between refugees and their hosting families can …

How can areas of potential agreement be identified and endorsed by citizens in protracted
conflicts? In an effort to answer this question, the article introduces a conjoint experiment …

One of the major challenges in divided societies is finding ways to overcome geographical
partition by increasing readiness for cohabitation in mixed areas. Cyprus has faced a …

The present research focuses on the secondary transfer effect of contact, a relatively less
researched dimension of intergroup contact, on reconciliation in the context of one of the …

How can ethnic reconciliation be achieved in conflict settings where populations are
physically separated? We address this question by examining the role of “extended contact” …

De facto states, which by definition lack international recognition, rely on internal legitimacy
for their survival. Based on original survey data (N= 1663), this paper investigates internal …

In post-conflict and segregated societies, overcoming high prejudice between groups is
essential for peaceful coexistence. In this paper, we explore the roles of direct contact (face …

For decades, the UN has failed to mediate a settlement in Cyprus because of a general and
profound weakness: it is unable, outside of unity and resolve in the Security Council, to offer …