Clem McCartney is an independent consultant on conflict and community issues from Northern Ireland, where he has worked with the main protagonists on the peace process. Recent involvements include the Sri Lankan and Georgian-Abkhaz conflicts.

Read more from Clem:

Accord Issue 8: Northern Ireland

Accord Issue 16: Engaging armed groups

Clem McCartney is a contributor to our Accord publication series and not a staff member of Conciliation Resources. The views expressed in the publication are their own and do not reflect the position of Conciliation Resources. We cannot share contributors' contact details.