Data as a tool for peace
This interview with Devanjan Bhattacharya, a PeaceRep TRAIN@Ed Postdoctoral Fellow, explores how 'PeaceTech' and data can support research into conflict and peace.
The War in Sudan and the Fragilities of Regional (Non)Responses to Africa’s Armed...
Ibrahim Magara explores the complexities surrounding the crisis and international peace mediation attempts.
Main roads and checkpoints in Mogadishu
Faduma Abukar Mursal explores the intricacies of life on the streets of Mogadishu and the challenges residents face in a city shaped by checkpoints.
Powerful networks impose taxes on aid in Somalia. It’s time for this to end
The thorny issue of aid diversion in Somalia continues to gain attention. Claire Thomas and Nisar Majid delve into the broader context at play.
In China, Syria's Assad gets political fanfare, but no funding commitments
This blogpost by Kasia Houghton explores the relationship between Syria and China and its true significance to the international community.
Checkpoints/Isbaaro – Brokers and Clusters
Checkpoints play a pivotal role in Somalia's sub-national governance. This blogpost explores checkpoint clustering in the context of the battle against Al-Shabaab.
Making Connections Between Peace Agreements, Parliamentarians and Security Council Agendas
This blog delves into parliaments' role in implementing WPS and YPS agendas and how peace agreements can support their efforts.
Galkayo Town – A Spate of Revenge Killings
Recent developments are casting a shadow over Galkayo's journey towards stability. In this blog, Nisar Majid and Khalif Abdirahman revisit the town's complex history.
The Drug Trade in Syria Threatens Regional Peace
Eyas Ghreiz delves into the complex dynamics of the Syrian drug trade and its impact on regional peace.
Ethiopians’ Human Rights Don’t Matter
Alex de Waal and Chidi Odinkalu criticise western governments' lack of concern over Ethiopians' human rights in the face of continuing and intensifying wars.
Withdrawal from Afghanistan represents a new normal in Western foreign policy
Marika 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
As the UK government works on a new White Paper on International Development, Tim Epple offers insights into rethinking development and conflict resolution.