Publications

This paper provides an overview of the role of resources in conflict by outlining the academic debate. The focus of the paper is on the possible underlying mechanism and the role of governance in the ...chevron_right

The objective of the GoG project is to strengthen community capacities to reintegrate former child soldiers and to protect all vulnerable children in targeted communities. We intend to achieve this by...chevron_right

This paper discusses options and alternatives to address Iran's nuclear program. It describes and evaluates the sanctions directed against Iran, assesses the progress of the nuclear program and review...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the African Diaspora in Germany, in particular North Rhine-Westphalia. The paper examines the growing importance of Diaspora populations, both in their countries of origin and in...chevron_right

Die Autoren untersuchen, welche Rolle Diasporas im Hinblick auf Konflikte in ihrem Heimatland spielen. In einem ersten Schritt wird der Blick speziell auf die afrikanische Diaspora in Nordrhein-Westfa...chevron_right

From 22–23 March 2007, the Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC), in cooperation with the Africa Peace Forum (APFO), organized a workshop at the Fairview Hotel in Nairobi entitled "Lessons L...chevron_right

Dieses Papier befasst sich mit dem Zusammenspiel zwischen Entwicklungs- und Sicherheitspolitik der EU. Die Autorin stellt das Konzept der "integrierten Sicherheit" vor, welche die Mittel der beiden Po...chevron_right

Dieses Papier untersucht das Verhältnis zwischen der Europäischen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik (ESVP) und der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Der Autor stellt zunächst die Entscheidungsmechanisme...chevron_right

This BICC Focus examines the history, implementation and problems of the peace agreement for the Indonesian province of Aceh and presents recommendations for a successful and sustainable implementatio...chevron_right

Small arms and light weapons (SALW) are a great threat to communities all over the world. Be it a large war or a village argument, the presence of SALW will make the situation worse and lead to more p...chevron_right

This research paper discusses options for better capturing the implications of the growing conception that development, conflict, security and peace are interdependent for the OECD Development Assista...chevron_right

From 6–8 and 11–13 December 2006, BICC conducted two training courses on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) control in cooperation with Pact. The courses took place in Bor and Ayod counties respecti...chevron_right

Die vorliegende Analyse untersucht und vergleicht die bestehenden Mechanismen zur Krisenfrüherkennung und –prävention in verschiedenen OECD-Mitgliedstaaten. Die Autorin beschreibt die einzelnen organ...chevron_right

Dieses Papier befasst sich mit der Früherkennung und Prävention von Konflikten. Die Autoren schlagen ein theoretisches Modell zum Erkennen und Einordnen von Ursachenmustern kriegerischen Verhaltens vo...chevron_right

This paper provides an economic account of demand for small arms as a response to politico-economic motivations arising from polarization and rent-seeking. The paper first provides a theoretical frame...chevron_right