Sanctions Relaxation and Conflict Resolution: Lessons from Past Sanctions Regimes
This report begins with a brief survey of the relationships between sanctions and conflict resolution. Next, elements of sanctions relief…
Theme: Peace, Conflict & Security
Report of the Independent Observer: Observations on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Resulting from the Algiers Process
The Carter Center, which serves as the Independent Observer of Mali’s 2015 peace agreement, released this report that notes improved…
Year in Review
2022 was a fantastic year for The Carter Center. Check out stories you may have missed from the past year…
The State of the Syrian National Army: Shifting Networks of the Turkish-backed Armed Opposition in Syria’s Northwest
The Syrian National Army (SNA) has been heralded by some as a point of unity for the armed opposition in…
The Quarterly Review on Syrian Military and Security Dynamics
This report analyzes how the war in Syria remains frozen with little to no attempts by any of the belligerents…
Russia, the European Union, and the Gulf Cooperation Council in Syria: from Punishment to ‘Infitah’?
This paper discusses how Russia’s strategic goals in Syria relate to the European Union (EU) and GCC’s positions toward increased…
Report of the Independent Observer: Observations on the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Resulting from the Algiers Process
This report presents the observations of The Carter Center in its role as the Independent Observer of the implementation of…
Report on the Seminar on the Independent Observer’s Observations and Recommendations
This is the report of the seminar of Feb. 16 and 17, 2022 organized by the Independent Observer of the…
A Call for Action: Data on Unexploded Ordnance in Syria and Its Implications
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) present a unique and present danger in Syria, impacting civilian life, economic activity, and environmental health. This…
Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Higher Education in U.S.-China Relations
The papers collected in this report conclude that the awareness, knowledge, and empathy gained through the act of studying abroad…