Future perspectives for peace research in Latin America and the Caribbean: synthesis of research and proposals presented at the X CLAIP Congress

Abstract

The challenges for peace research in Latin America and the Caribbean have transformed over the past forty years since CLAIP was established. Back then, the main concern was the end of military dictatorial regimes and the transition to democracy. Throughout these four decades, the countries of the subcontinent opted for democratic elections, with the challenges of transparent elections limiting the political influence of economic elites.