In 2020, the European Convention on Human Rights celebrated its seventieth anniversary. During those celebrations, Robert Spano, President of the Council of Europe, classified the… Read More »Taking Cases to the European Court of Human Rights
This report focuses on the social and political dynamics in Turkey on the road to the elections. Highlighting the rise of authoritarianism following the transition… Read More »The Current Situation in Turkey: Political Dynamics in Turkey Ahead of the 2023 General Elections
Over the last decades, art has taken the stage as a crucial tool for reconciliation and peacebuilding. In this study by Dr Edel Hughes from… Read More »The Art of Resolution: The Role of Culture and the Arts in Conflict Transformation
On October 19 in Diyarbakır, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), in association with the Irish Embassy in Ankara and the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and… Read More »DPI Peace Table – “Women voicing Peace” 19 October 2022
On 17 October in Istanbul, Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), in association with the Irish Embassy in Ankara and Istanbul Bilgi University Centre for Conflict Resolution… Read More »DPI Peace Table – “Youth Voicing Peace” 17 October 2022
On June 28th and September 24th, Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held two Peace Tables titled ‘Peace and Counterbalancing the Ruling Power in Turkey’ and ‘Constitutional… Read More »DPI Peace Tables -“Conflict Resolution and Constitution Making in Turkey” 28 June 2022 and 24 September 2022
This research report analyses the relationship between digital technologies and conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Throughout this report, critical discussions are held concerning emerging technologies; previous… Read More »Digital Technologies and Conflict Resolution
DPI held an in-person Peace Table entitled “Dividends of Peace from a Regional Perspective” in Van from July 29 to July 31. This was the… Read More »DPI Peace Table- “Dividends of Peace From a Regional Perspective” 29-31 July 2022
DPI held an in-person roundtable event entitled ‘Shared Economic Interests as the Base for Peace’ on 21-23 April 2022 in Diyarbakır, in cooperation with Diyarbakır… Read More »DPI Roundtable – “Shared Economic Interests as the Base for Peace” 21-23 April 2022
Ahead of International Women’s Day, DPI, in collaboration with Istanbul Bilgi University’s Centre for Conflict Resolution Studies and Research (CCR) and the Irish Embassy to… Read More »DPI Roundtable-“Women Voicing Peace” 5 March 2022
DPI held an in-person roundtable event entitled ‘Incrementalist Constitution-Making in Polarised Societies: The Turkish Case’ on 21 February 2022 in Istanbul. The event was the… Read More »DPI Roundtable “Incrementalist Constitution-Making in Polarised Societies: The Turkish Case” Istanbul 21 February 2022
DPI’s Annual Report 2020 showcases DPI’s achievements throughout 2020. DPI was able to publish 9 Assessment and research reports and host 6 assessment meetings as… Read More »DPI annual Report 2020
The following research contains a series of studies on the role of constitution-making, in the conflict resolution process in Turkey, as a deeply polarized society.… Read More »Conflict Resolution and Constitution Making in Turkey
From 3 to 6 December, DPI held a comparative study visit entitled ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’ in Dublin, Ireland. The visit… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’ 3-6 December 2021
This research report was prepared for DPI by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. In the report, Mr Bayramoğlu looks ahead… Read More »The Idea of Peace and the Opposition in Turkish Politics at the Beginning of 2022
On November 6, DPI held an in-person Reverse Comparative Study Visit (CSV) entitled ‘Peace Dividends: Beyond National Borders’ in Istanbul, in collaboration with Diyarkabır Chamber… Read More »DPI Reverse Comparative Study Visit ‘Peace Dividends Beyond National Borders’ 6 November 2021
On 27 October 2021, DPI ran a planned online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Digital Citizenship in Turkey: Opportunities and Challenges for Peace and Democratisation in Turkey’,… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable: ‘Digital Citizenship in Turkey: Opportunities and Challenges for Peace and Democratisation in Turkey’ 27 October 2021
DPI held an in-person reverse Comparative Study Visit (CSV) entitled ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’ on 23… Read More »DPI Reverse Comparative Study Visit ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’ 23 October 2021
The following assessment report was prepared for DPI by Izzet Akyol, a writer and researcher. This paper explores dividends of peace in Turkey as well… Read More »The Impact of Four Decades of Conflict on the Economy of Turkey
DPI held its first in-person event since the start of the pandemic on September 11 in Istanbul. The roundtable entitled ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision… Read More »DPI Roundtable ‘Youth’s Peace, Memory and Vision in Turkey II’ September 11 2021
The following assessment was written by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu explores the relationship between the government and… Read More »The Military –Government Relationship in Turkey
This research report was prepared for DPI by journalist Ferda Balancar. This research is concerned with the evolution and the internal dynamics of the People’s… Read More »THE INFLUENCE OF THE AK PARTY-MHP RELATIONSHIP ON THE KURDISH ISSUE AND THE RESOLUTION PROCESS
DPI held an online roundtable entitled ‘The Legal Basis for Peace: Constitution Making in Polarised Societies’ on 10 August. The online roundtable is part of… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable: ‘The Legal Basis for Peace: Constitution Making in Polarised Societies’ 10 August 2021
This research examines the Kurdish Peace Process within Turkey, considering the historical origins of the Kurdish issue, highlighting key events that led to the 2008-2011… Read More »The Resolution of the Kurdish Issue in Turkey- Choice or Necessity
DPI held an online roundtable entitled ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision in Turkey’ on 23 June 2021. This meeting was part of DPI’s planned series… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable meeting: ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision in Turkey’ 23 June 2021
On 29 April, DPI ran a planned online roundtable meeting entitled ‘The dividends of peace and the cost of the conflict in Turkey: A Regional… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable -‘The dividends of peace and the cost of the conflict in Turkey: A Regional Perspective’ 29 April 2021
DPI’s Annual Report 2019 details the various events and activities the organisation has undertaken during this year, which include six roundtables (RT), five Comparative Study… Read More »dPI 2019 annual report
The following report has been written by Zeynep Ardic, lecturer in the Faculty of Law at Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey. This research report highlights the… Read More »Assessment Report: The Legal Basis of A New Peace In Turkey
The following report was written by Osman Sert, a Research Director at the Ankara Institute in Turkey. This assessment paper is highly topical considering the… Read More »assessment on Turkey and the Kurdish Issue : Geopolitics and the Possibility of a New Initiative
On 5 March, DPI ran an online comparative study event entitled ‘Celebrating Women’s Participation in Peace and Conflict Resolution: Overcoming Challenges and Putting Peace Back… Read More »DPI Online Comparative Study Event -Celebrating Women’s Participation in Peace and Conflict Resolution: Overcoming Challenges and Putting Peace Back on the Agenda
The following report is written by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu provides an examination of the current… Read More »assessment Report : The kurdish issue and the political parties in the current state of affairs
On 26 November, DPI held its second online comparative study event entitled ‘Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience Part… Read More »DPI Online Comparative Study Event -Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience Part II
On 21st October, DPI hosted an online comparative study event designed to introduce participants to key concepts and practices of conflict resolution processes through exposure… Read More »dPI comparative study event -Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience (1)
On 13 October 2020, DPI hosted the sixth in its series of roundtable meetings engaging political parties from Turkey. Entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political,… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable – ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the Political, Social and Economic Effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Ali Babacan, Leader of the Democracy and Progress Party
On 16 September, DPI hosted an online roundtable meeting on ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Kemal… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, President of the Republican People’s Party (CHP)
On 17 August, DPI held an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to COVID-19 and… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to COVID-19 and their Post-Pandemic Strategy’ with Ayhan Bilgen, co-Mayor of Kars
On 15 July 2016, a diverse group of women met in Ankara for Democratic Progress Institute’s (DPI) roundtable meeting exploring women’s participation in peace and… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution’
As a former Prime Minister and key figure in Turkey’s peace process, Ahmet Davutoğlu’s formation of a new political party – The Future Party –… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the peace process and the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Ahmet Davutoğlu, President of Future Party (FP)
The following report has been written by Sevtap Yokuş, Professor of Law at Altınbaş University and member of DPI’s Council of Experts. This assessment paper… Read More »Assessment Report : the Opportunities for a Democratic Legal Order Based on Peace in Turkey Following the Covid-19 Pandemic.
On 11 June, DPI hosted an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the Political, Social and Economic Effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Temel… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable: ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the Political, social and Economic Effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Temel Karamollaoğlu, Leader Of Saadet Party
On 2 June, DPI hosted an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in responding to COVID-19 & their… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting: ‘Current Political Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to Covid 19 and its Political , Social and Economic Impact’ – with Fatma Sahin, AK Party , Mayor of Gaziantep
On the 9th April and 15th May, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held the first and second in a new series of Online events focusing… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Peace and Technology Series I & II: Exploring the Opportunities and Growing Impact of Emerging Technologies on Peace and Conflict Resolution Processes’
DPI held an online roundtable on 6 May, entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’. This meeting was… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable:‘Opposition’s Perspective on the Political, Social and Economic Effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Pervin Buldan, Co-Chair of Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP)
The following report is written by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu offers a thorough analysis of the dynamics of… Read More »Assessment report: The Role of the Opposition in a Politics of Peace.
The following analysis is by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu provides an analysis of the impact of Covid… Read More »Assessment Report: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the political, military, and social spheres and the relevance to the ongoing conflict in Turkey
DPI held an online roundtable meeting on 27 April entitled ‘Current Situation in Turkey: Government Perspective and Future Vision’. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DPI has… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Current Situation in Turkey: Government Perspective and Future Vision’
DPI held an online roundtable on 17 April entitled ‘Civil Society Actors in Turkey: Keeping the Dialogue Alive During Challenging Times’. As part of our… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable: ‘Civil Society Actors in Turkey: Keeping the Dialogue Alive During Challenging Times’
This roundtable formed part of DPI’s conflict resolution series which has focused on women’s role in sustaining dialogue and maintaining efforts to build lasting peace, even in… Read More »Roundtable Meeting – The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Reflections on the Turkish Experience III
On 14-16 February 2020, Democratic Progress Institute held a planned Roundtable meeting in Istanbul with a group of diverse young people from across Turkey’s many… Read More »Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes: Lessons Learnt from the Turkish Experience with the WPC
This report was prepared for DPI by journalist Ferda Balancar. It provides analysis of the recent emergence of two new parties onto the Turkish political… Read More »Assessment Report : New Political Parties, The Resolution Process And Potential Developments In 2020 In Turkey
This report provides an account of discussions that took place during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to Edinburgh on 9-13 December on the topic of ‘Youth Engagement… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: Youth Engagement In Conflict Resolution Processes
This report was prepared by Dr Daniel Aguirre and Dr Edel Hughes. The authors are senior lecturers at the University of Roehampton London and Middlesex University… Read More »Assessment Report: The Business Of Peace: New Political Parties, the Resolution Process and Potential Developments in 2020 in Turkey
The following analysis is by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu sets out the new political landscape in Turkey… Read More »Assessment Report : Political Actors In the Context Of The Kurdish Problem And New Opportunities For A Politics Of Peace
This assessment paper provides an analysis of the political efforts in relation to the Kurdish question in Turkey since the first AK Party government in… Read More »Assessment report on the Efforts to Solve the Kurdish Question: The Standpoints of the Parties and the Opposition (2002-2019)
This assessment provides an analysis of the role of the existing Constitution as an impediment or opportunity for the resolution process in Turkey. It considers… Read More »Assessment report : Constitutional and Legal Deadlocks and Opportunities for a Prospective Resolution Process in Turkey
On 24-26 September 2019, Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) carried out a planned reverse Comparative Study Visit in Istanbul, Turkey, on the theme of ‘The role… Read More »Reverse Comparative Study Visit: The Role Of Media In Conflict Resolution: Reflections On Turkey’s Resolution Process
Between 3rd and 8th of September 2019, DPI carried out a comparative study visit (CSV) in conjunction with The School of Religion, Trinity College Dublin… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: The Role of Religious Leaders in Peace and Reconciliation
This assessment paper provides an in-depth analysis of the post-restructured Turkish polity, effectively what he has termed a new era in Turkey’s politics. Prof Dr… Read More »Assessment report : Changes in a New Era of Turkey’s Politics
Between the 9th and 16th of July 2019, DPI carried out a comparative study visit (CSV) on the theme “Bringing a process back on track:… Read More »Comparative Study Visit To South Africa – Supporting Inclusive Dialogue At A Challenging Time In Turkey
Brussels 9-12 July 2019
DPI’s Annual Report 2018 showcases the various events and activities the organisation has undertaken during this year, which include seven roundtables (RT), two Comparative Study… Read More »Annual Report 2018
This assessment paper gives an analysis of the various religious orders and organisations in Turkey particular attention given to the presence of the role of… Read More »Assessment report : Politics and Religious Orders in Turkey
This report was prepared by Dr Edel Hughes. The author is a lecturer in law at the National University of Ireland, Galway.The report provides an… Read More »Assessment report on the Conflict in Turkey: Context, Applicable Law, and the Search for a Solution
This report was prepared by Dr Edel Hughes, senior lecturer at Middlesex University London.The report explores the policies and activities of the European Union in… Read More »Assessment report on The EU And Conflict Transformation: Playing A Crucial Role?
This assessment paper provides an analysis of the changing political situation in Turkey. Turkey is now widely considered as having entered a new era, and… Read More »Assessment report : The Transformation of Turkey’s Political Equation
On 3-7 March, DPI carried out the latest in its series of youth engagement activities, this time a comparative study visit entitled ‘Youth Engagement in… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes. London & Cardiff, 3-7 March, 2019
DPI held its first activity of 2019 on 8-10th January. Entitled ‘Peace and the Economy’, this roundtable meeting was organised in cooperation with the London… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: Peace and the Economy. London, 8-10 January, 2019
On 16th October 2018, DPI brought a diverse group of members of the mainstream and alternative Turkish media to Dublin and Belfast to examine the role… Read More »Roundtable Report: The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution. Dublin & Belfast, 16-19 October, 2018
This assessment paper analyses the possible effects of the upcoming March 2019 elections on the political system and the trajectory of the Kurdish issue within… Read More »Assessment report : New Political Developments, the Kurdish Problem and the Near Future
On 29 September, DPI held a roundtable meeting on ‘Lessons learnt from international experiences in conflict resolution’ in Ankara, Turkey. The meeting brought together a… Read More »DPI Roundtable Report: Lessons Learnt from International Experiences in Conflict Resolution, Ankara 28-30 September 2018
From April 25-27, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Oslo to discuss the role of media in conflict resolution. The diverse group of participants comprised prominent… Read More »Roundtable Report: The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution. Oslo, 25-27 April, 2018
From May 24-27, DPI help a Comparative Study Visit meeting discussing ‘Public Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes’ with members of Turkey’s Wise Persons’ Committee in… Read More »Comparative Study Visit Report: Public Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes. Oslo, 24-27 May 2018
This research report prepared for DPI by Ana Villellas Ariño, María Villellas Ariño, and Pamela Urrutia Arestizábal of the Escola de Cultura de Pau in… Read More »Assessment report : The Experience of Ahotsak: Women’s Dialogue Across the Divide in the Basque Country
From March 2-4, 2018 DPI held a Roundtable meeting discussing ‘Women’s role in dialogue and conflict resolution in challenging times: Working together to address issues… Read More »Roundtable Report: Women’s role in dialogue and conflict resolution in challenging times: Working together to address issues of common interest. Istanbul, 2-4 March, 2018
From 1-5 August 2018, the Democratic Progress Institute carried out a Comparative Study Visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland that brought together a group of… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit Report: Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes, Dublin & Belfast, 1-5 August 2018
This report provides an assessment of Turkey’s political landscape following the June 2018 parliamentary and presidential elections and reflects on the implications of these post-election… Read More »Assessment report : The Beginning of the Presidential Era and Turkey’s Future
This latest assessment prepared for DPI by Prof. Dr. Sevtap Yokuş provides an analysis of the June 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey and… Read More »Assessment report : Elections and the Presidential System in Turkey
This assessment prepared for DPI by prominent writer, columnist and former Wise Persons’ Committee Member, Ali Bayramoğlu, explores the internal and external dimensions of the… Read More »Assessment report : A Survey of Turkish Politics Spring 2018
This assessment prepared for DPI by prominent writer, columnist and former Wise Persons’ Committee Member, Ali Bayramoğlu, explores the internal and external dimensions of the… Read More »Assessment report by Ali Bayramoğlu: A Survey of Turkish Politics Spring 2018
On 25-27th October, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Dublin which drew on experiences from Northern Ireland’s conflict and peace process to focus on the… Read More »Roundtable Report: Dialogue in Difficult Times – The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Processes. Dublin, October 25-27, 2017
This assessment by Turkish economist Prof. Dr. Erol Katırcıoğlu’s provides an economic as well as political and sociological perspective to the Kurdish issue and prospects… Read More »Assessment on the Political and Economic Trends 2002-2017 and the Implications for Conflict Resolution in Turkey.
On Saturday, 29 July 2017, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Ankara, Turkey to discuss the role of women in conflict resolution from the comparative… Read More »Roundtable Report: The Role of Women in Peace Processes and Conflict Resolution A Comparative Case Study of Northern Ireland. Ankara, July 29, 2017
This report provides an assessment of Turkey’s political structures and climate following the constitutional referendum of 16 April 2017. It considers possibilities of a potential resolution process or… Read More »Assessment report on Politics and the Kurdish Problem in Turkey After the Constitutional Reform
From July 10 to 13th 2017 DPI carried out a comparative study visit to Dublin and Belfast for senior members of Turkey’s business community to… Read More »Comparative Study Visit Report: Peace & the Economy – The Role of Business and the Private Sector in Peace Processes. Dublin and Belfast, July 10-13, 2017
This research paper focuses on the role and actions of the private sector and business community in contributing to the Northern Ireland peace process.
On 4th March 2017, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a roundtable in Ankara which brought together a diverse group from Turkey’s political and cultural… Read More »March 2017 Ankara Roundtable Report: Dialogue in Difficult Times: The Cases of Northern Ireland and the Philippines
Constitutional Amendments in Turkey 2017 and the process of resolution written by Sevtap Yokus
This analysis of the new political paradigm in Turkey was prepared for the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) by prominent writer, columnist, and Member of Turkey’s… Read More »Assessment report : Turkey’s new political paradigm and the Kurdish question
In December, DPI delivered a Comparative Study Visit to Ireland for women participants. The Comparative Study Visit cohort of 16 included MPs from different parties,… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: UNSCR 1325 and the Role of Women in the Peace Process, Dublin Belfast, December 2016
The following is a summary of the discussions that took place during DPI’s recent Roundtable meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, from 18 to 20 November 2016.… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting: “Conflict, Crisis and the Role of the Media”, November 2016
This is an assessment report of recent events in Turkey by Ali Bayramoğlu. It contributes to DPI’s ongoing evaluation of on-the-ground situation in Turkey and… Read More »Assessment Report: As Tensions Mount in Kurdish Politics
The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a roundtable meeting last weekend in Geneva, bringing together senior journalists and cultural figures from across Turkey’s socio-political spectrum,… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Conflict, Crisis and the role of the Media’, Geneva, 18-20 November 2016
This paper focuses on one of the first and most important stages in peace-building and post-conflict transitional processes, namely Security Sector Reform. It does so… Read More »Security Sector Reform in Transitioning Environments: Potential and Challenges to Peace-building and Post-Conflict Transformation
The following report summarises the discussions that took place during DPI’s recent roundtable meeting in Ireland, which comprised a series of talks that took place… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: “Keeping dialogue alive – How to get a process back on track in the aftermath of a major crisis?” Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast, 7-11 October 2016
This paper assesses common types of crises encountered during a peace process, the challenges actors have faced and how they overcame them.
This is an assessment report of recent events in Turkey by Ali Bayramoğlu. It contributes to DPI’s ongoing evaluation of on-the-ground situation in Turkey and… Read More »New Assessment by Ali Bayramoğlu: The Latest Situation on the Kurdish Front, Autumn 2015 – 2016
The following report outlines the key points of discussion during DPI’s recent roundtable in Ankara on the topic of women’s incorporation and inclusion in peace… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Incorporating and Integrating Women in Peace processes and Conflict Resolution’, Ankara, 15-17 July 2016
DPI recently carried out a comparative study visit, in partnership with Turkey based think tank PODEM, to London and Belfast. The visit comprised a series… Read More »Comparative Study Visit on Police Reform and Accountability: London and Belfast, 9 – 13 May 2016
The UK and in particular the case of Scotland, continues to provide a useful case study on questions of governance, presenting numerous topics in relation… Read More »The experiences of Scottish Devolution
The case of Spain and Catalonia demonstrates the challenges and complex questions presented by decentralisation processes, which can be an important means by which to… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: Catalonia – from 2012 to 2016
This paper presents the achievements, challenges and toolbox of the European Union in the field of democratisation. By giving an overview of the European Union’s… Read More »The role of European Union accession in democratisation processes
This research paper is the result of a collaboration between DPI and Al Marsad, an independent human rights organisation with a history of engagement with… Read More »The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Refugees, Conflict, and International Law
This brief provides a background to the Colombian conflict and an overview of the peace negotiations currently taking place between the Colombian government and the… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: Current Peace Process in Colombia
This briefing note gives a background of the ELN in the context of conflict in Colombia and identifies the issues to be discussed in peace… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: Colombia Peace Talks with the ELN
The Democratic Progress Institute carried out a comparative study visit to Colombia from 16-23 April 2016, to explore the peace process currently under way in… Read More »Conflict Resolution in Colombia – The Havana Talks and Beyond: A Comparative Study Visit Report 16 – 23 April 2016
The Democratic Progress Institute carried out a Comparative Study Visit to Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast from 19 to 24 March as part of the Institute’s… Read More »Getting a process back on track in challenging times: A Comparative Study Visit Report – Dublin, Dundalk, Belfast, 19th-24th March 2016
This briefing note provides an overview of the events which led to new peace negotiations in September through November 2015 and the resulting ‘Fresh Start’… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: A Fresh Start for Northern Ireland
The Democratic Progress Institute carried out a Roundtable Meeting addressing the topic ‘Getting a Process Back on Track’. The following is a summary of the discussion that occurred… Read More »Getting a process back on track – a continued conversation on international experiences – Bilgi University, Istanbul, 28 November 2015
This legal briefing paper sets out the applicability of international obligations to situations of counter-terrorism or military operations in internal armed conflicts, and addresses some… Read More »Counter-Terrorism Measures in Internal Armed Conflicts: the Obligations from International Law
The following Brief by DPI outlines the obligations presented by international law in regard to child soldiers, as well as some of the policy issues… Read More »DPI Briefing Note – Child Soldiers and International Law
This paper forms part of DPI’s ongoing research programmes in the areas of DDR and the gendered effects of conflict, and examines key themes and lessons… Read More »DDR and Former Female Combatants
This report analyses the different organisations within Basque civil society and their roles in a conflict which has been referred to as the last armed… Read More »The Role of Civil Society in the Basque Country Peace Process
This briefing paper outlines common ways in which issues of minority language, identity, and culture affect conflict.
This report, published in both English and Turkish languages, is an account by DPI participant Professor Dr. Sevtap Yokuş of the Philippines experience of conflict… Read More »Conflict Resolution in the Philippines and Debate on Basic Law – Sevtap Yokuş
DPI this week held a guest lecture on the topic of New Media and its role in democratic transition processes, with an Egyptian activist and… Read More »DPI Guest Lecture and Information Brief on New Media and its role in democratic transition process
We are delighted to announce DPI’s new Gender Policy document, which outlines our commitment to supporting gender equality and the principles expressed in international agreements… Read More »New Democratic Progress Institute Gender Policy Document
DPI welcomes the United Nations Security Council’s unanimous adoption of Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security on 9 December 2015, and considers it a… Read More »DPI welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security
Through focusing on the events of the latter half of 2015, the purpose of this report by Dr Edel Hughes, is to problematize the reasons… Read More »Resolution of Turkey’s Kurdish Question: A Process in Crisis, 2015
This is an assessment report (available in English, Turkish and Kurdish languages) of recent events in Turkey by Ali Bayramoğlu. It contributes to DPI’s ongoing… Read More »The Process of Resolution: from Politics to Arms
The following is a summary of the conversation that took place during DPI’s recent Roundtable Meeting, held in Ankara, Turkey on 3 October 2015 and… Read More »Getting a Process Back on Track: Roundtable Meeting, Ankara, Turkey, 3rd October 2015
This report details the discussion that took place during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to Southern and Northern Ireland in April 2015. Participants in the visit… Read More »Keeping a Peace Process on Track: A Comparative Study Visit Report 19th-23rd April 2015
This report documents the discussions carried out during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to the Philippines from 20-27 June 2015. The Southern Philippines peace process was… Read More »Comparative Study to the Philippines, 20-27th June 2015
This report details the discussion that took place during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to Southern and Northern Ireland in April 2015. Participants in the visit… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit Report: Keeping a Process on Track (Ireland, April 2015)
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Ireland from the 15th – 18th February 2015, regarding the… Read More »Comparative Study Visit to Dublin, Ireland, 15-18th February 2015
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Dublin, Ireland from 15th – 18th February 2015, regarding… Read More »Conflict Resolution: The Irish Experience – Women’s Roundtable, February 2015
This assessment by Ali Bayramoğlu outlines the author’s perspectives on the development of the solution process in Turkey over recent months, focusing on the challenges… Read More »The process of Resolution from the Kobani Incidents to the June Elections
This paper will seek to address why it is that, as of yet, Resolution 1325 has not been truly successful in terms of its implementation.… Read More »A Study into the Ways to Better Incorporate Women into Peace-building and Conflict Resolution Through the Implementation of UNSCR 1325
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 8th November 2014, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Language, Identity and the Media in Conflict Resolution – Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey, 8 November 2014
DPI marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2014 with a series of activities, including talks by expert… Read More »DPI marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 25 November 2014
This paper examines the role that diaspora populations can play, if any, in the resolution of conflict, exploring the question from a global perspective, and… Read More »Publication of New Paper on the Role of Diaspora in Conflict Resolution
This report details the activities and roundtable discussion which took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s Comparative Study visit to Dublin, Ireland from 9th – 11th… Read More »The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution – The Irish Experience: Roundtable Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, 9th – 11th April 2014
This report details three high-level Comparative Study Visits to Ireland, organised by the Democratic Progress Institute. The aim of these visits was to bring delegates from each… Read More »Comparative Study Visit Series for Parliamentarians, Ireland, 17th July 2013 – 31st May 2014
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during the Democratic Progress Institute’s Comparative Study visit to Cardiff, Wales from 12th to 16th January… Read More »Language, Culture and Identity in Wales, A Comparative Study Visit Report, 13th – 16th January 2014
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Urfa, Turkey on 1st March 2014, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution, Roundtable Meeting in Urfa, Turkey, 1st March 2014
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Ireland from the 28th November – 2nd December 2013,… Read More »The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution Comparative Study Visit Report, Ireland, 28th November – 2nd December 2013
This report aims to present an examination of the current process that is taking place in Turkey, regarding the resolution of the Kurdish Conflict. Numerous… Read More »DPI Publishes Assessment of Turkey’s Process
This report provides a record of all meetings that took place during the Comparative Study Visit to Germany, which was jointly conducted by The Democratic… Read More »Comparative Study Visit to Berlin, Germany, 21th October– 24th October 2013
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Van, Turkey on 28th November 2013, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution, Roundtable Meeting, Van, 28th September 2013
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Mardin, Turkey on 29th June 2013, regarding the relationship… Read More »The Relationship between State and Media and its effect on Conflict Resolution, 29 June 2013
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during our visit to South Africa, from 30th April to 7th May 2013.The study focused on… Read More »Post Apartheid Reconciliation and Coexistence in South Africa: A Comparative Studies Visit Report 30th April-7th May 2013
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute and the Berghof Foundation’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 6th April 2013,… Read More »Why Civil Society and Conflict Resolution?: Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, 6th April 2013
The paper summarizes and analyses the Good Friday Agreement as a centrepiece of the Northern Irish conflict resolution process. It offers an overview of the… Read More »Publication of new paper on the Good Friday Agreement
This paper provides a comprehensive background on the Colombian peace process and identifies key elements necessary to improve the chances of a successful resolution to… Read More »Publication of new paper on Colombia’s Peace Process
Linguistic minorities and the majorities with whom they co-exist have traditionally been embroiled in conflict. In the last decades of the twentieth-century the European Union… Read More »New Expert Paper by Ned Thomas: Enabling Minority Languages
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 14th November 2012, regarding the role… Read More »New report: The Role of Local Media in Conflict Resolution
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 14th November 2012, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Local Media in Conflict Resolution: Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, 14th November 2012
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during DPI’s Comparative Study visit to Cardiff, Wales from 20th June to 24th June 2012. The study focused… Read More »Language, Identity & Cultural Rights and Devolution in Wales: A Comparative Study Visit Report 20th – 24th June 2012
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during our visit to in Kent, United Kingdom, from 24th June to 26th June 2012. This activity focused… Read More »Constitution Making in a Divided Society: Roundtable Meeting, Kent, 24th – 26th June 2012
This report details the discussion that took place in Istanbul, Turkey on 19th September 2012 regarding the role that women can play in conflict resolution. Women are… Read More »The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, 19th September 2012
A report on DPI’s comparative study visit to the Republic of Ireland 27th Novebmer-1st December 2011. The aim of the visit to Dublin was to… Read More »Turkey: Comparative Studies Visit to the Rep. of Ireland – Conflict Resolution
Report on the DPI comparative study visit to the United Kingdom that took place between 22-29th July 2011. The goals of this trip were to… Read More »Turkey: Comparative Studies Visit to the United Kingdom – Conflict Resolution
This report gives a record of the roundtable meeting entitled ‘The Role of the Media in Conflict’ held in Istanbul on 28 April, 2012. This… Read More »DPI Roundtable: The Role of Media in Conflict, Istanbul, Turkey