Questions of Sovereignty – Somalia on the UN Security Council
Ahmed Sh. Ibrahim and Nisar Majid consider the impact of Somalia joining the UN Security Council at a time when its government controls only a portion of its territory.
Gender, Peace Agreements, and Fragmentation
Drawing on data from the PA-X database, Laura Wise highlights the limited inclusion of women’s rights and gender-related issues in peace agreements signed in 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mogadishu and the AAIA Checkpoint – Securitisation and Monopolisation in the Everyday...
Nisar Majid and Abdirahman I. Adan discuss the implications of the Sahal checkpoint for travellers through Mogadishu airport.
Pragmatically Approaching a Vaccination Ceasefire for Polio in Gaza
Following the recent detection of the polio virus in Gaza, Laura Wise, Sanja Badanjak and Ian Russell share PeaceRep research on vaccination ceasefires and their efficacy.