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Practitioner Report for Peace Mediators

Posted on 15 January 2026

Gyda has co-authored a practitioner report for peace mediators

Gyda has co-authored this report entitled "Negotiating the political integration of armed groups in an era of new conflict patterns and changing peacemaking practices" with Véronique Dudouet, Johanna-Maria Hülzer, Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs, and Jacqui Cho.

The report offers practical guidance for mediators and peace support actors working in today’s complex and evolving conflict environments. Drawing on case-based insights, it examines how peace processes can support the transition of non-state armed groups from armed struggle to peaceful political participation. It situates these efforts within a changing global context marked by conflict fragmentation that challenge established assumptions about peacemaking. The report argues that political inclusion remains essential for sustainable peace if approaches are adapted to context-specific realities. It concludes with concrete recommendations and tools to help practitioners navigate contemporary challenges and support inclusive conflict transformation.