The Story of Ethiopian Governance: From a Centralized Public Service Monopoly to ‘Big...
This report discusses how Ethiopia's EPRDF party degenerated from a centralized political market into an oligopolistic monopoly.
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The Shifting Landscape of Iraq's Judiciary: Increased Judicial Activism, Centralisation...
This paper examines the evolution of Iraq’s judicial system after 2003, focusing on the increasing centralisation of judicial power and the rise of judicial activism.
Syria’s Economic Transition: From Kleptocracy to Islamic Neoliberalism in a War-Torn...
Following the fall of the Assad regime, this policy brief shares recommendations to lay the groundwork for a future economic paradigm, until a democratic government and parliament can be...
Checkpoints, Ma’awisley and the Political Entrepreneur
This report examines the dynamics of checkpoints, or roadblock politics, as a critical lens for understanding Somalia's political economy.
In a Widespread War of All against All, Can Ethiopia Survive the Storm?
This brief provides a narrative of Abiy’s ascent to power and his anti-establishment rhetoric, which has led the country into the current chaos and war with itself.
Conflict in a Warming World: How Climate Shocks Impact Rebel Demands and Peace Agreement...
In this report, Elisa D'Amico explores how climate shocks influence rebel demands and violence, and whether these changes are reflected in peace agreements.
Enacting the humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) Triple Nexus: civic ecosystems at the...
This article examines how bottom-up mobilization in response to the Russo-Ukrainian war has enabled the implementation of the Triple Nexus.
Insecure Leaders: How Elite Infighting May Facilitate the End of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
Zmkan Ali Saleem examines the sources of the ongoing rivalry between political parties in Kurdistan, exploring what this means for lasting stability in the region.
Local Peacemaking in South Sudan: PeaceRep Workshop Report
This report sets out the discussion points and key insights from a workshop on Local Peacemaking in South Sudan, organised and co-hosted by PeaceRep and the South Sudan Ministry...
Somalia Election Brief – Making Elections Relevant
This policy brief provides suggestions to consider in improving election processes in Somalia.
Mediating Peace in a Fragmented World Order: Conceptual Reflections on Challenges and...
This working paper seeks to delve deeper into the implications of this fragmented world order for peace mediation efforts.
Climate Security in South Sudan: Findings from the 2024 Public Perceptions of Peace Survey
This policy brief presents data on perceptions of climate security in South Sudan, and the need to strengthen climate security, adaptation, and disaster preparedness.