Talking with the enemy can be the first big step in resolving any violent conflict. Peace processes offer opportunities to address underlying issues generating conflict, develop new rules of the game and forge a new basis for political and social relationships.
This event aims to spark more discussion in Westminster about the importance of peace processes as a central strategy in dealing with violent conflict, whether in Iraq, Darfur, the Caucasus or elsewhere, and to offer ways of addressing shortcomings in the UK’s current approach.
Speakers: Roelf Meyer - former chief negotiator for the National Party in South Africa, who helped negotiate the end of apartheid; and Catherine Barnes - Policy Adviser, Conciliation Resources and author of Bridging the Gap: Improving UK Support for Peace Processes.
