Survival and ‘Civicness’ in the Shadow of Russian Power: The Networks Conducting...
Evacuations from Russian-occupied territory are sometimes assisted by activist networks that operate across both the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
Author: Cooper
Ukraine, Russia and new wars
This article examines the relevance of the Russo-Ukrainian War to the new wars analysis. Building on previous work on ‘civicness’, this article analyses the war as a contest between...
Civic Network Research: A New Methodology for Conducting Ethical and Policy-relevant...
This brief identifies key challenges of undertaking research in fragile and conflict-affected contexts and how these can be addressed through Civic Network Research design and strategies.
Investigating the Russo-Ukrainian War: Evidence and Analysis from PeaceRep’s Ukraine...
This policy brief aims to draw together concluding research findings from the PeaceRep Ukraine programme.
Against the Clock? Why Russia’s War Economy is Running Out of Time
This report assesses the impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022–2024 on the Russian economy.
On the Peace Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine: Prioritising the Human Dimension
This report highlights the importance of raising the “human dimension” in the talks aimed at ending the Russo-Ukrainian War.
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...
A State-led War Economy in an Open Market
This research report investigates the relationship between market and state in the contemporary Ukrainian economy.
The War Against Ukraine and the Failure of “Great Power Politics”
This chapter interrogates the claim that the Russian war against Ukraine represents a “return” or “resurgence” of “great power politics.”
Is the 'Buy Ukrainian' Policy Legal?
This policy brief assesses Ukraine's current legal frameworks for procurement and legal impediments to a 'Buy Ukrainian' policy.
Insourcing the war-economy: Building a resilient Ukraine means maximising its domestic...
This policy brief recommends that the Government of Ukraine pursue policies that prioritise economic resilience, mitigating against the risk of significant reductions in donor support.