General - Articles By Carter Center Peace Experts

Feb. 16, 2011
Two Vital Steps on Path to Democracy in Egypt
This op-ed by Dr. John Stremlau was published Feb. 16, 2011, by CNN.
The resignation of President Hosni Mubarak was only the first step on what will be a long, difficult path toward genuine democratic governance -- one that will need the support of the international community.

Feb. 2, 2011
South Africa Must Accept That Gbagbo Lost the Election
This op-ed by Dr. John Stremlau was published Feb. 2, 2011, by Business Day.
South Africa may not have vital interests at stake in the Cote d'Ivoire election, but questioning the results certified by the United Nations (UN) risks harming those that do. Most at risk are the long-suffering Ivorian people and their neighbours, who are struggling to deal with a rising tide of refugees as a result of this unnecessary and unjustified crisis over presidential succession.

Dec. 2, 2007
Creative thinking could resolve ANC's dilemma
This John Stremlau op-ed was published in the Dec. 2, 2007, edition of The Times (South Africa).
John Stremlau says Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma should consider putting the party - and the nation - ahead of their personal ambition.

Sept. 7, 2006
Keep Close Tabs on Congo; U.N. Force Can Advance Cause of Democracy (PDF)
This John Stremlau op-ed was published in the Sept. 7, 2006, edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Satisfaction among Carter Center staff and other observers of the Democratic Republic of Congo's surprisingly successful July 30 elections soured when results were released and rival armies loyal to the two leading presidential candidates clashed, killing 23. Such lawlessness risks derailing the most challenging, comprehensive, complex and costly United Nations intervention ever attempted to support a democratic transition.