Constitution-Building in Deeply Fragmented States: The Role of Local Governance
This discussion paper highlights the challenges faced by states where control over the territory is contested by various groups, leading to fragmented governance.
Author: Cooper
Is the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda Still Relevant for Afghanistan?
This policy brief looks at the progress and setbacks of women’s rights in Afghanistan and the different approaches and interventions under the WPS Agenda.
Religiosity, Political Tolerance, and Willingness to Reconcile in Post-conflict Contexts:...
This article examines the role of religiosity in shaping people’s willingness to reconcile with ex combatants in post-conflict societies, using Colombia as a case study.
Sustaining the Post-Agreement Peace – Galkayo, Somalia
This policy brief examines the dynamics of ‘post-agreement peace’ in Galkayo, Somalia, following the signing of the Galkayo ‘local’ agreement in 2017.
Independent Institutions: Enhancing Democratic Integrity and Accountability through...
This report shares observations from the sixth Women Constitution-Makers’ Dialogue, highlighting the proliferation of independent institutions and their constitutionalization.
The Dayton Peace Process: A Keyhole into Russian and Chinese Engagement with Liberal...
The paper examines the roles of Russia and China in a long-standing peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the broader implications of this for liberal peacebuilding.
Western Tigray: The Unresolved Challenge and a Test for Ethiopia
This paper examines the case of Western Tigray to explore the nature of contests over administrative boundaries and identity-based demands in Ethiopia.
Disaggregated Mediation: The Localisation of Peace Processes Amid Global and Domestic...
This article examines disaggregated mediation in contemporary conflict resolution, proposing a new conceptual framework to analyse its drivers, dynamics, and implications through analysis of post-coup Myanmar.
Life under Occupation in the Russo-Ukrainian War: Insights from Activist Networks
This research report draws on interviews Russian occupied territories in Ukraine to shed light on the human rights abuses and totalitarian forms of governance that shape daily life in...
Russo-Ukrainian War: The Political Economy of the Present Balance of Forces
This paper examines the evolving political economy of the Russo-Ukrainian War, arguing that the conflict has become more balanced due to Ukraine’s institutional resilience and consistent financial support from...
Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence in Accurate Translation of Peace Agreements: A...
This report explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can enhance the translation of peace agreements for the PA-X Peace Agreements Database.
Fragility, Institutions, and Fiscal Policy - A Critical Review
This policy brief examines fiscal governance in fragile and conflict-affected settings and its role in shaping institutions, calling for a holistic, politically aware approach to fiscal governance.