Boom or Bust, Clear Heads are Needed for Peace Actors Navigating AI
Adam Farquhar discusses the boom of AI related technologies, offering suggestions for how to navigate this period.
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Should States Negotiate with Non-State Criminal Actors?
Dr Johanna Amaya-Panche analyses the rationale, benefits and challenges of states negotiating with criminal actors.
Taming of the Somali Parliament
Khalif Abdirahman explores the evolving dynamics of Somalia's parliament, including the rise of corruption and co-option of leadership.
Applications Now Open: PeaceRep Launches Two New Short Courses
PeaceRep is excited to expand its short course offering, with applications now open for two new online courses beginning in early 2025.
Unlocking Insights into Constitution-Building in Fragile Settings
A new resource for researchers and practitioners working in challenging environments has been launched: the Database on Constitution-Building Processes in Fragile Settings.
Al-Shabaab and the Limits of Ma’awisley – State-sponsored Vigilantism
With an introduction by Nisar Majid, this blogpost by Abdifatah Ismael Tahir offers an analysis of the Ma’awisley movement in Somalia, and its potential harms.
Global Fragmentation in Focus: PeaceRep Hosts International Scholars at 61st CRS...
Last week, PeaceRep and Edinburgh Law School welcomed participants from a record-breaking 137 institutions to the 61st annual Conflict Research Society (CRS) conference.
Hard to Reach Areas, Staff Diversity and Conflict Risks – A Blind Spot?
Nisar Majid and Sarah Kilani explore the intersection of hard-to-reach (HTR) areas and staff diversity in humanitarian aid, focusing on Somalia and Iraqi Kurdistan.
Building Bridges for Collaborative Research: PeaceRep Leads Workshop in Kurdistan Region...
Last month, Juline Beaujouan led a workshop on inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral knowledge exchange at the University of Salahaddin in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
El Berde, Somalia – From a UK Wedding to Transnational Conflict Mitigation
Khalif Abdirahman and Nisar Majid explore a real-life example of conflict mitigation in El Berde, Somalia.
The Risks of Peace Activism in Somalia – the Galkayo ‘Local’ Agreement
Nisar Majid explores the significance of Somalia's Galkayo Agreement, its impact on social relations, and the ongoing challenges it faces amidst renewed insecurity.
Supporting Women in Peace Processes as Civic Space Shrinks
Laura Wise reflects on how external actors can support women in a shrinking civic space, emphasizing the importance of context.