The illusion of Western peacemaking

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Puhiza ShemsediniDecember 1, 2025 at 09:09 PM
The illusion of Western peacemaking

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The article discusses concerns about Western peacemaking approaches in post-conflict settings, specifically Kosovo. It references political science scholar Vjosa Musliu's book, "Girlhood at War," and her experience in a 2002 reconciliation workshop where participants were asked to reimagine "Little Red Riding Hood" from the wolf's perspective. The author recounts attending a similar OSCE workshop in October 2025 for young women from Kosovo and Serbia. The author questions the effectiveness of these workshops, suggesting they prioritize a superficial balance of perspectives over acknowledging the truth and addressing trauma. The article implies that such approaches risk minimizing war crimes and distorting the reality of conflict.

Keywords

peacemaking 100% reconciliation 80% kosovo 70% truth 70% serbia 60% workshops 60% peacebuilding 50% war crimes 50% dialogue 50%

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Al Jazeera
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Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Kosovo

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