Author Archives: Zachary Barker

Zachary Barker is a student studying for an MsC in Development and Security at the University of Bristol. He is the Local Coordinator for Republic Bristol. He is particularly interested in South America, international development, Cuba and UK Foreign Policy.

Graffiti showing the top leaders of the Colombian revolutionary group FARC

Colombia: Is peace with FARC getting closer?

A possible first step towards peace was reached in the Colombian government’s struggle with the FARC guerrilla group came on the 26th May 2013, when negotiators at the talks in Havana announced a deal on land reform. For Colombia, this Read on! →