Colombia's peace process with the FARC-EP has brought a significant reduction in the
national levels of violence. Yet, in certain regions of the country the demobilisation of …

Ex-combatants are generally portrayed as a security threat. I present evidence that puts the
ex-combatant threat perception in perspective for the case of Colombia. In-depth interviews …

Violent crime in Colombia is analyzed following the demobilization of ex-combatants using
municipal-level data. The main findings are that an increased presence of ex-combatants …

Despite efforts employed by the Colombian state to demobilize paramilitary groups and to
tackle organized crime structures since 2003, Colombia today remains characterized by a …

Mistrust between conflict parties after civil war is a major hurdle to sustainable peace.
However, existing research focuses on elite interactions and has not examined the trust …

El presente trabajo tiene como principal propósito exponer algunas de las dinámicas de la
violencia directa y estructural de siete departamentos de frontera que, en los últimos años …

Mid-level commanders are commonly considered the visible heads of the rebel body: as
leaders of combat operations, they are often targeted in counterterrorism or …

Although Colombia is well known for its persistent leftist guerrilla conflict, the country also
suffers from paramilitary violence. This study examines the potential factors related to …

RESUMEN¿ Por qué la desmovilización de un actor armado hegemónico en un territorio,
aunque produce una competencia armada entre varias organizaciones que intentan copar …

Even when armed conflicts formally end, the transition to peace is not clear-cut. This
comprehensive volume explores the mounting evidence which suggests that it is rather …