In recent months, the world’s attention has turned, once again, to the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Calls for de-escalation have grown louder, urging an end to the violence and insecurity that have gripped the region.
But de-escalation alone is not enough. Returning eastern DRC to the fragile equilibrium that existed before this latest flare-up will only ensure that history repeats itself. If we do not address the root causes of instability, the cycle of violence will persist.
