Carl Schmitts distinction between friend and enemy in the Colombian armed conflict

Focusing on the Colombian armed conflict, the paper analyzes the concepts of friend and enemy, investigating the origins of these distinctions and their evolution throughout the conflict. It delves into the most intense periods of hostility and assesses potential avenues for reconciliation, providing a nuanced understanding of political relationships in the context of violence and division. The study is grounded in political philosophy, offering insights into the historical and ideological factors that shaped the conflict.