Iraq: armed influence in education and sub-national governance and their implications for...
This paper examines the influence of Shia armed groups on sub-national governance structures in Iraq, focusing on the education sector in Nineveh province.
Country: Ukraine
Gedo, Jubbaland and the Translocal Marehan
This report examines state fragmentation in Somalia, focusing on Gedo region and the positionality of the Marehan.
Russian and Chinese Influence in Africa
This report examines the growing influence of China and Russia in Africa and its implications for the autonomy of the African Union (AU).
Mapping Ukraine's Democratic Space: Part 3
This report in the Mapping Ukraine's Democratic Space series presents an in-depth assessment of the social, economic, and institutional conditions in 40 Ukrainian hromadas.
Peace Agreements in 2024: Insights from the PA-X Database
This data report explores global insights into peace agreements signed in 2024 in the PA-X Peace Agreements Database.
Contrôle médiatique et désordre informationnel au Soudan du Sud : facteurs...
This article analyses the complex dynamics that impact the circulation of information in South Sudan and the political and security consequences.
Statehood Guaranteed? Contributions of Sinking Small Island Developing States to Global...
This report examines the distinctive position of sinking Small Island Developing States and the evolving concept of statehood in international law.
Russia in Africa: Embedded Markets in Violence
This paper analyses the Wagner Group’s operations in Africa through the lens of the political marketplace framework, drawing connections between Russia’s domestic market for violence and those of Wagner’s...
Constitution-Building in Deeply Fragmented States: The Role of Local Governance
This discussion paper highlights the challenges faced by states where control over the territory is contested by various groups, leading to fragmented governance.
Amnesty in International Relations
Amnesties are legal or policy measures to bar ongoing or future criminal investigations or prosecutions for specified crimes or offenders.
Is the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda Still Relevant for Afghanistan?
This policy brief looks at the progress and setbacks of women’s rights in Afghanistan and the different approaches and interventions under the WPS Agenda.
Religiosity, Political Tolerance, and Willingness to Reconcile in Post-conflict Contexts:...
This article examines the role of religiosity in shaping people’s willingness to reconcile with ex combatants in post-conflict societies, using Colombia as a case study.