Western Tigray: The Unresolved Challenge and a Test for Ethiopia
This paper examines the case of Western Tigray to explore the nature of contests over administrative boundaries and identity-based demands in Ethiopia.
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Disaggregated Mediation: The Localisation of Peace Processes Amid Global and Domestic...
This article examines disaggregated mediation in contemporary conflict resolution, proposing a new conceptual framework to analyse its drivers, dynamics, and implications through analysis of post-coup Myanmar.
Life under Occupation in the Russo-Ukrainian War: Insights from Activist Networks
This research report draws on interviews Russian occupied territories in Ukraine to shed light on the human rights abuses and totalitarian forms of governance that shape daily life in...
Russo-Ukrainian War: The Political Economy of the Present Balance of Forces
This paper examines the evolving political economy of the Russo-Ukrainian War, arguing that the conflict has become more balanced due to Ukraine’s institutional resilience and consistent financial support from...
From Local Governance to Constitution Building: Yemen after 10 Years of Conflict
This report delves into the myriad forms of governance that exist in Yemen in 2025 and examines some of the future constitutional challenges these forms may present.
Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence in Accurate Translation of Peace Agreements: A...
This report explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can enhance the translation of peace agreements for the PA-X Peace Agreements Database.
Fragility, Institutions, and Fiscal Policy - A Critical Review
This policy brief examines fiscal governance in fragile and conflict-affected settings and its role in shaping institutions, calling for a holistic, politically aware approach to fiscal governance.
From Substate Governance to Constitution-building at the Centre: A View from Somalia
This case study outlines key ideas and practices to inform conversations and negotiations on building acceptable and effective political and constitutional settlements in Somalia.
Fragmented Governance in Somalia: Understanding Justice and Security through Galkayo and...
This policy brief examines justice and security in Somalia through the lens of fragmented peace-conflict spaces.
Mapping the Fragments – Justice and Security in Somalia: Galkayo and Kismayo
This report analyses justice and security dynamics in Somalia through a comparative study of Kismayo and Galkayo.
Peace mediation in the climate crisis: Opportunities for Germany to advance...
This briefing explores Germany’s role in advancing climate-sensitive peace mediation.
Das Horn von Afrika: Sicherheitspolitisches Nadelöhr
This chapter, in German, explores how instability in the Horn of Africa and the conflicts in the region have significant impacts on global stability and the economy.