The policy brief highlights the fact that the U.S. response to Nigeria, as it faces multi-layered violent conflicts and armed actors threatening the nation’s unity, has primarily been to provide military assistance. This approach is counterproductive and has spawned additional violence. Therefore, it provides an overview of U.S.-Nigeria policy and suggests strategies to overcome violent conflicts through nonviolent peacebuilding and trauma initiatives. These kinds of programs will help lead to a healthy and peaceful Nigeria. Published by Mennonite Central Committee U.S. (Washington Memo, Volume L, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2018). Read more
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Leading us in right paths: U.S.-NIGERIA POLICY
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/leading-us-in-right-paths-u-s-nigeria-policy/
Weaponized Peace Is Not Genuine Peace
The article offers an overview of distinction between human security and wellbeing. It affirms the importance of localized or community led approaches to transforming root causes of violence, which are unique to that context or community. Also, at the core of Nigeria’s many challenges is severed trust in relationships. Rather than prioritizing a military response, both the Nigerian and U.S. governments should focus their efforts on humanitarian assistance and support for local nonviolent alternatives that prevent violence and help to build bridges and trust. These nonmilitarized approaches would tackle root causes and lead to a more secure and healthy civil society. Published by ThirdWay (February 2, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/weaponized-peace-is-not-genuine-peace/
Pursuing What Makes For Peace In Nigeria
The article emphasizes on the need to invest in peacebuilding initiatives that lead to transforming the minds of the Youth. Protracted conflicts and violence are a result of broken relationships, disenfranchisement, unemployment, and disrespect for the rule of law, inefficient governance and lack of trust with the government. Therefore, countries must invest in peacebuilding and conflict resolution programs. Programs such as the Complex Crises Fund reduce the need for costly military interventions that often lead to the killing of innocent civilians. Published by ThirdWay (September 8, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/pursuing-what-makes-for-peace-in-nigeria/
Washington Witness: More arms for Nigeria?
The article reminds us that violent conflicts are increasing, globally. So, governments should prioritize huge investments in holistic peacebuilding initiatives rather than militarized interventions, solely. Also, when not addressed, the humanitarian impact of violent conflicts become devastating, including an increased threat of disease, famine and forced displacements, driving people to live in either refugee camps or with host communities. Published by Anabaptist World (July 17, 2017). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/washington-witness-more-arms-for-nigeria/
Nigeria: beyond the silence of guns and bombs
The article looks into the need for the Nigerian government to have an extensive, coordinated approach to sustainable peace, and how this can be achieved. Published by Peace Direct in peaceinsight.org (14 July 2014). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/nigeria-beyond-the-silence-of-guns-and-bombs/
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