The implementation of the peace agreement with the FARC-EP: A comparative study from international experience

Abstract

Comparative studies contrasting the implementation of the peace agreement with the FARC-EP and other cases worldwide are one of the least explored aspects of the Colombian armed conflict. This situation has obstructed the adequate understanding of the complexities involved in the transition from a state of conflict to one of reconciliation. It has also hampered an accurate assessment of evolution regarding international trends. This article seeks to remedy this breakdown, to some extent, through statistical analysis models created to analyze the implementation of the provisions of the Colombian peace agreement in contrast to 34 other agreements of 31 countries. In addition to contributing to the understanding of the advances and challenges in the implementation of the commitments of the peace agreement, this study strengthens the verification mechanisms of the Colombian case and provides a clear perception of the evolution of the peace agreement and its prospects.