Withdrawal from Afghanistan represents a new normal in Western foreign policy
flexMarika Theros and Sahar Halaimzai investigate the thinking behind the international withdrawal from Afghanistan and its potential to cause further crises.
Rethinking development means rethinking conflict resolution
flexAs the UK government works on a new White Paper on International Development, Tim Epple offers insights into rethinking development and conflict resolution.
The Syrian Conflict and the Loss of National Identity
flexAreefa Abdel Hamid al-Mousa discusses the impact of years of conflict and decades of authoritarian practices on Syrian identities.
The Impact of Community Leaders on Social Peace in Northern Syria
flexThe growing influence of armed groups and regional strife in the city of Azaz has negatively impacted the ability of community leaders to maintain local peace.
Why the Daraa reconciliation agreement cannot build peace
flexThe Russian-led reconciliation agreement in southwestern Syria has not created a path for building local peace, but rather a route towards a region dominated by insecurity and instability.
(Still) Searching for gender perspectives in peace agreements
flexLaura Wise and Fiona Knäussel examine the slow progress in women's participation in peace processes and highlight the need for renewed focus on gender equality.
Negotiating humanitarian aid with armed groups: Humanitarian imperative or red line?
flexThe disastrous earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey in February triggered a humanitarian emergency, with international response swiftly taking a geopolitical turn.
Can we (ever) have an honest conversation about corruption and accountability in Somalia?
flexPeaceRep Somalia research team members reflect on their experiences of working on corruption and aid diversion in Somalia.
Humanitarian aid and peace in Syria: An intricate relationship
flexHumanitarian action is not a diplomatic tool. However, while attempts are being made to use humanitarian aid as a weapon in Syria, it can also leverage local peace.
Syria and the Politics of the Earthquakes
flexThe disastrous earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey in February triggered a humanitarian emergency, with international response swiftly taking a geopolitical turn.
China’s Peace Efforts in Ukraine
flexBernardo Mariani discusses China's interests in bringing the Russian war on Ukraine to an end, and opportunities for strengthening dialogue between China and Western countries.
South Sudanese Perspectives on Sudan’s War: Risks for South Sudan
flexChirrilo Madut Anei describes conflict risks and economic and humanitarian conditions in South Sudan in the context of the war in Sudan.