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Final Issues of Track Two Published

Track Two was a quarterly publication (1992-2005) of the Centre for Conflict Resolution promoting innovative and constructive approaches to community and political conflict, as an alternative to traditional adversarial tactics.

The term 'track two' refers to informal, unofficial interaction outside the formal governmental power structure, providing the means for historically conflicting groups to improve communication and gain a better understanding of each other's point of view. In so doing, it reduces anger, fear or tension, and facilitates the resolution of substantive conflicts

The Centre for Conflict Resolution has reconsidered the future publication of Track Two in view of its publishing programme over the next few years, and the organisation's new Pan-African vision.

CCR has decided to discontinue Track Two in favour of its other publications, which include edited volumes and policy reports. CCR believes this is a more targeted approach for our readers, rather than producing one publication to address all our communication needs. Vol. 12 is the final volume of this journal.

Occasional Paper on Demobilisation (Vol. 12 Nos. 1 & 2)
Reintegration into Civilian Life: The case of former MK and APLA combatants / Lephophotho Masike and Mafole Mokalobe
From Military to Civilian Life: The case of retired Special Forces Operators / Guy Lamb

In South Africa, the consolidation and sustainability of democracy depends crucially on how the government deals with the legacy of three decades of war and militarism in the country. The demobilisation and successful reintegration of vast numbers of soldiers of the former liberation and state armies into civilian society is a crucial aspect of this challenge.

Case Studies of Conflict in Africa (Vol. 12 Nos. 3 & 4)
A practitioner's guide for using the case study methodology for conflict resolution training, with an introduction to the case study method, how to use it, and facilitation notes. 24 cases are presented from the CCR Case Study Project which ran in two phases from 1998-2003.

'The Frightful Inadequacy of Most of the Statistics': A Critique of Collier and Hoeffler on Causes of Civil War (Vol 12 No. 5)
Laurie Nathan
A critique of the methodologies and analyses applying to econometric studies of civil war by Paul Collier and Anke Hoeffler and others.