Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 15, No. 3, March 2025 | pp. 19–27

DOI: 10.46882/2025/GJPCS/150301

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: Evaluating Inclusive Peace Architectures: The Strategic Value of Grassroots Women-Led Mediation Networks in Post-Conflict Colombia

Authors: Maria Camila Gomez¹, Claire M. Dubois²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of Political Science, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia; ²Department of War Studies, King's College London, London, United Kingdom

Abstract:
While international peacebuilding theories heavily emphasize the necessity of gender inclusivity, formal peace processes routinely relegate women's organizations to informal, track-two diplomacy platforms. This paper evaluates the long-term structural impacts of women-led civil coalitions on the stability and institutional resilience of the peace architecture in post-conflict Colombia. Utilizing a mixed-methods research framework, we combine comprehensive archival qualitative analysis of political agreements with semi-structured interviews of 54 prominent community mediators from 2022 to 2024. The empirical findings indicate that the early inclusion of grassroots women's networks was critical for integrating long-term human security indicators—such as integrated housing and victim support—into local governance frameworks. Quantitative metrics establish that localized peace monitoring councils featuring active women-led leadership configurations report a 38% lower incidence of recurring agrarian land disputes. The study demonstrates that top-down, elite-centric negotiation models fail to heal deep-seated community polarization when they exclude grassroots civil networks. We conclude that sustainable political transitions require institutionalizing binding gender quotas within all national security sector reform (SSR) committees.

Keywords: Inclusive Peace; Women Mediation; Colombia Post-Accord; Human Security; Grassroots Coalitions; SSR.

Manuscript Timeline: Received: January 05, 2023; Revised: March 18, 2023; Accepted: May 02, 2023; Published: March 15, 2025

Citation: Gomez, M. C., & Dubois, C. M. (2025). Evaluating Inclusive Peace Architectures: The Strategic Value of Grassroots Women-Led Mediation Networks in Post-Conflict Colombia. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 15(3), 19–27. DOI: 10.46882/2025/GJPCS/150301

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 15, No. 2, February 2025 | pp. 10–18

DOI: 10.46882/2025/GJPCS/150201

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: The Political Ecology of Hydropolitics along the Nile Basin: Assessing Transboundary Aquifer Vulnerabilities and Regional Securitization

Authors: Youssef Al-Masri¹, Amanuel T. Mengistu²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of Political Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt; ²Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract:
The rapid construction of large-scale water storage structures and uncoordinated groundwater extraction along the upper reaches of the Nile Basin has introduced profound ecological disruptions and altered transboundary geopolitical relations in Northeast Africa. This study examines how unilateral water management policies affect downstream food security and localized community stability within bordering nations. Utilizing hydropolitical game theory models integrated with remote-sensing environmental data, we evaluate the socioeconomic impacts of altered river flow patterns and aquifer depletion. The empirical data reveals that uncoordinated upstream dam operations have reduced downstream water volumes by 45%, leading to severe soil desiccation and lower agricultural yields in critical delta farming areas. Our statistical simulations establish that the resulting reduction in agricultural productivity correlates directly with a 32% rise in household economic insecurity and localized resource disputes among farming communities. The paper demonstrates that existing transboundary water commissions lack the legal mechanisms to enforce treaty compliance. We argue that preventing interstate hydropolitical conflict requires establishing a binding multilateral governance framework that treats river basin preservation as a shared regional asset.

Keywords: Nile Basin; Hydropolitics; Aquifer Depletion; Transboundary Water; Food Security; Political Ecology.

Manuscript Timeline: Received: December 10, 2022; Revised: February 20, 2023; Accepted: April 15, 2023; Published: February 14, 2025

Citation: Al-Masri, Y., & Mengistu, A. T. (2025). The Political Ecology of Hydropolitics along the Nile Basin: Assessing Transboundary Aquifer Vulnerabilities and Regional Securitization. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 15(2), 10–18. DOI: 10.46882/2025/GJPCS/150201

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 15, No. 1, January 2025 | pp. 1–9

DOI: 10.46882/2025/GJPCS/150101

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: Multimodal Generative Disinformation networks, Algorithmic Computational Censorship, and the Sabotage of Constitutional Trust in Post-Conflict Transitions

Authors: Sarah L. Bernstein¹, Ranil S. Jayawardene²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; ²Department of Political Science, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Abstract:
The rapid global deployment of multi-modal generative AI pipelines and highly automated computational propaganda channels has structurally altered contemporary political communication networks and accelerated identity-based polarization in fragile states. This paper investigates the digital mechanisms through which deepfake multimedia networks manipulate public sentiment and amplify ethno-political divisions during electoral cycles. Employing a cross-national quantitative content analysis of approximately 1,250,000 localized political posts, we track the spread of automated, micro-targeted alternative narratives across digital spaces during recent constitutional transitions. The empirical results demonstrate that social media algorithms engineered to maximize user engagement disproportionately prioritize emotionally volatile content, creating isolated ideological echo chambers. Statistical correlation modeling establishes that a 20% increase in localized network exposure to verifiably false political rumors precedes spikes in urban civil unrest by a predictable 24-hour window (r = 0.71, p < 0.01). The study highlights how traditional civil society organizations are systematically marginalized within these digital architecture frameworks. We conclude that mitigating digital radicalization requires shifting from reactive content moderation toward imposing legally binding transparency requirements on algorithmic design models.

Keywords: Generative Disinformation; Computational Propaganda; Algorithmic Polarization; Digital Sabotage; Civil Discourse; Democratic Trust.

Manuscript Timeline: Received: November 15, 2022; Revised: January 18, 2023; Accepted: March 02, 2023; Published: January 12, 2025

Citation: Bernstein, S. L., & Jayawardene, R. S. (2025). Multimodal Generative Disinformation networks, Algorithmic Computational Censorship, and the Sabotage of Constitutional Trust in Post-Conflict Transitions. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 15(1), 1–9. DOI: 10.46882/2025/GJPCS/150101

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 14, No. 12, December 2024 | pp. 100–108

DOI: 10.46882/2024/GJPCS/141201

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: The Geopolitics of Sovereign Maritime Indebtedness: Evaluating Port Lease Demarcation Vulnerabilities in Fragile East African Coastal Enclaves

Authors: Amanuel T. Mengistu¹, Sibusiso K. Khumalo²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; ²Department of Public Law, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract:
This study investigates the structural connections linking foreign commercial infrastructure credits, long-term maritime port concession agreements, and the reduction of sovereign territorial command within fragile littoral states along the East African coast. Utilizing a political economy framework integrated with transboundary shipping registries and financial transaction records from 2021 to 2024, we examine the systematic expansion of external economic leverage. The empirical field evidence demonstrates that the tactical transformation of unpaid public liabilities into commercial maritime leases fragments municipal zoning administration and increases localized cross-border friction. Quantitative modeling shows that coastal nations characterized by high infrastructure credit dependency face a 45% reduction in sovereign territorial monitoring capacities and a marked rise in local civil demonstrations regarding traditional land access right exclusions. The study highlights the systemic failure of regional multilateral coalitions to enforce equitable financing metrics or offer independent state credit alternatives. We conclude that sustainable regional stabilization requires establishing transparent, multilateral debt-restructuring panels that prioritize local ecological preservation and community asset protections over structural foreclosure actions.

Keywords: Maritime Indebtedness; Port Concessions; East Africa; Debt Leveraging; Political Economy; Sovereign Autonomy.

Manuscript Timeline: Received: October 12, 2022; Revised: January 05, 2023; Accepted: March 18, 2023; Published: December 15, 2024

Citation: Mengistu, A. T., & Khumalo, S. K. (2024). The Geopolitics of Sovereign Maritime Indebtedness: Evaluating Port Lease Demarcation Vulnerabilities in Fragile East African Coastal Enclaves. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 14(12), 100–108. DOI: 10.46882/2024/GJPCS/141201

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 15, No. 11, November 2024 | pp. 91–99

DOI: 10.46882/2024/GJPCS/151101

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: Evaluating Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration Frameworks: The Role of Community-Led Cooperatives in Reintegrating Former Combatants in Northern Ethiopia

Authors: Amanuel T. Mengistu¹, Sarah L. Bernstein²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; ²Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom

Abstract:
Formal Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration (DDR) strategies frequently encounter intense friction within civil communities following long-term, identity-based armed conflicts. This paper evaluates the operational efficacy of traditional, community-led psychosocial support mechanisms compared to state-administered vocational programs in supporting former combatants in northern Ethiopia. Utilizing a longitudinal tracking methodology, we monitored 310 former insurgent fighters across a three-year post-conflict window ending in late 2023. The quantitative metrics reveal that ex-combatants integrated into rural agricultural cooperatives featuring strong grassroots community support systems recorded a 44% lower score on clinical psychological trauma indexes than those placed in individual urban environments. Furthermore, qualitative focus group assessments show that local cooperative models are more successful at rebuilding inter-communal trust and reducing retaliatory violence because they prioritize shared economic survival over individual legal compensation. The study demonstrates that centralized state DDR kits isolate returning combatants by neglecting community-wide healing dynamics. We argue that ensuring long-term democratic stability requires formally embedding localized cooperative structures into national peace implementation frameworks.

Keywords: DDR; Ethiopia Peace Process; Ex-Combatants; Psychosocial Reintegration; Community Cooperatives; Trust Building

Manuscript Timeline: Received: July 19, 2022; Revised: September 15, 2022; Accepted: November 22, 2022; Published: November 18, 2024

Citation: Mengistu, A. T., & Bernstein, S. L. (2024). Evaluating Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration Frameworks: The Role of Community-Led Cooperatives in Reintegrating Former Combatants in Northern Ethiopia. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 15(11), 91–99. DOI: 10.46882/2024/GJPCS/151101

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 15, No. 10, October 2024 | pp. 82–90

DOI: 10.46882/2024/GJPCS/151001

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: Sovereignty, Border Securitization, and Cross-Border Insurgency: Assessing Security Dynamics along the Sahelian Tri-Border Frontier

Authors: Amina J. Diallo¹, Youssef Al-Masri²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Bamako, Bamako, Mali; ²Department of Political Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

Abstract:
The rapid escalation of localized military insurgencies and subsequent cross-border incursions across the Liptako-Gourma frontier has redefined regional border security frameworks and heightened geopolitical friction between adjacent states in the Sahel. This study presents a systematic analysis of structural drivers behind cross-border militant movements and evaluates the security outcomes of unilateral state border militarization projects. Utilizing a mixed-methods research framework that combines satellite geographical surveillance data from 2021 to 2023 with key informant security interviews, we dissect frontier operational vulnerabilities. The field data demonstrates that insurgent networks exploit porous desert geography, shared ethnic marginalization, and high border-zone unemployment to establish resilient operational structures. Quantitative metrics establish that frontier regions operating without integrated, bilateral border communication matrices experience a 65% higher rate of unauthorized border skirmishes and black-market smuggling operations. The paper demonstrates that heavy-handed tactical military sweeps fail to suppress cross-border networks when they ignore rural development. We conclude that sustainable frontier stabilization requires transitioning from unilateral fortification toward bilateral customs checking frameworks and international resource sharing programs.

Keywords: Cross-Border Insurgency; Border Securitization; Sahelian Frontier; Tri-Border Security; Tactical Vulnerabilities; Regional Friction

Manuscript Timeline: Received: July 05, 2022; Revised: September 02, 2022; Accepted: November 15, 2022; Published: October 14, 2024

Citation: Diallo, A. J., & Al-Masri, Y. (2024). Sovereignty, Border Securitization, and Cross-Border Insurgency: Assessing Security Dynamics along the Sahelian Tri-Border Frontier. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 15(10), 82–90. DOI: 10.46882/2024/GJPCS/151001