The Historical Context of the Myanmar Crisis
A panel discussion on the historical context of the crisis in Myanmar, co-hosted with the Keith Forum on Commonwealth Constitutionalism.
Events
Seminars, discussions and more from PeaceRep consortium members.
55 events found.
Events
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Regional Responses to Covid-19
This event will examine the role of regional organisations in Africa and Latin America in responding to the pandemic.
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Three forms of power-sharing and their relationship to inclusion of non-dominant groups
OnlineThis webinar will examine the relationship between power-sharing and inclusion of non-dominant groups, and will use PA-X data to demonstrate how peace agreements provide for above-average inclusion of women, girls, and gender.
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Roundtable on Women’s Rights in Armed Conflict under International Law
OnlineJoin PSRP for a roundtable discussion on women's rights in armed conflict under international law, celebrating the launch of a new book by Catherine O'Rourke.
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Interim or Transitional Arrangements: Addressing Dilemmas for International Support
Join us as we explore various aspects of interim transitional arrangements – focusing on the role of international actors, in supporting them and sustaining them.
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Book Launch: African Peace by Dr. Kathryn Nash
The Conflict Resolution Program at Georgetown University is proud to host a discussion of Dr. Kathryn Nash's newly published African Peace: Regional norms from the Organization of African Unity to the African Union (Manchester University Press 2021). The talk will be moderated by Dr. Lise Howard.
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Militarized masculinity and the paradox of restraint: mechanisms of social control under modern authoritarianism
The twenty-first century is marked by the rise of new forms of authoritarianism, many of which are characterized by the ‘paradox of restraint’, in which reforms compliant with the rule of law are used to unshackle the ruler's arbitrary power. Despite a proliferation of scholarly studies on this topic, we still have limited understanding of how national-level authoritarian power reaches ordinary citizens in these contexts. This article identifies the performance of militarized masculinities as an understudied mechanism that does so.
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Expanding Prospects of IT in India and Abroad
Dr. Devanjan Bhattacharya will give a talk with LN-TECHINFO on Expanding Prospects of IT in India and Abroad.
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Book Launch: Visions of African Unity
The Decolonisation Group invites you to the book launch for Visions of African Unity, as edited by Frank Gerits and Matteo Grilli.
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Book Talk on ‘African Peace – Regional Norms from the OAU to the AU’
African regional organizations have played leading roles in constructing collective conflict management rules for the continent, but these rules or norms have not been static. Currently, the African Union (AU) deploys monitors, authorizes peace support operations, and actively engages to resolve internal conflicts. Just a few decades ago, these actions would have been deeply controversial under the Organization of African Unity (OAU). What changed to allow for this transformation in the way the African regional organization approaches peace and security?
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Channeling Local Realities – Civil Society and Power Structures in Syria, Yemen and Libya
This event will reflect on how civil society can best contribute to conflict management in the world's most fragile and conflict-affected settings, despite (or thanks to) an ongoing pandemic.
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Book Launch: The Humanitarian Civilian
Join us to celebrate the launch of 'The Humanitarian Civilian: How the Idea of Distinction Circulates Within and Beyond International Humanitarian Law' by Dr Rebecca Sutton
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Covid, Emergencies and Transitions: The Impact of Emergency Law Responses to Covid-19 in Fragile Settings
Emergency law responses to Covid-19 have affected peace and transition processes in predictable and unpredictable ways, and this session looks at the consequences for levels of violent conflict and democratic consolidation. The discussion will be around the results of practice-based research with opportunities for the audience to participate with questions and interactive tools. Featuring the Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law, International IDEA, and the Political Settlements Research Programme at the University of Edinburgh.
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Ceasefire Monitoring: Developments and Complexities
Conciliation Resources and the Political Settlements Research Programme (PSRP) in conjunction with the Mediation Support Network are hosting an online event to support the launch of our new Accord Spotlight publication, ‘Ceasefire Monitoring: Developments and Complexities’.
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Art as a Tool for Peace Exhibition
Art Exhibition at Edinburgh Law School, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL PeaceRep and the Global Justice Academy are proud to announce a new art exhibition highlighting the role of art as a tool for local peace. This powerful exhibition brings together a series of works by young artists from across Syria and Yemen,Read More
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Humanitarianism and Covid-19: Structural dilemmas, fault lines, new perspectives
Launch event for the latest issue of the IDS Bulletin, which includes an article authored by PeaceRep researcher Juline Beaujouan, titled 'The Covid-19 Pandemic and Alternative Governance Systems in Idlib'.
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From Federalism to Hypercentralization: Decentralization in Syrian Constitutions in their Historical Context (LSE Seminar)
Hybrid event launching a research paper that LSE researchers have published, titled "From Federalism to Hypercentralization: Decentralization in Syrian Constitutions in their Historical Context".
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Peace Talks Webinar – Russian & Turkish approaches to Conflict Management: Lessons for Ukraine
Join PeaceRep, London School of Economics, and the University of St Andrews researchers for a presentation of findings from two recent reports on Russian and Turkish approaches to conflict management, and what lessons these hold for Ukraine.
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Global Fragmentation and Peacemaking: Lessons from Non-Western Powers and their Conflict Management
University of EdinburghA presentation of findings of the Global Transitions project; a multi-partner project on global fragmentations of peace approaches.
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Peace Talks Webinar – Chinese approaches to conflict management: Lessons for ongoing conflicts in near and far abroad
PeaceRep researchers present findings on Chinese approaches to conflict management and what lessons these hold for contemporary conflicts, from Myanmar to Ukraine.
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Carnall Peace Award Lecture: Global Peace and Security after Ukraine
United Nations International Peace Day 2022 will be marked by a lecture from the recipient of the Carnall Peace Award, Prof Paul Rogers, with Q&A moderated by Prof Christine Bell.
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GMU Carter School’s Method Mondays: PA-X Peace Agreements Database and PeaceRep
FeaturedGuest speaker Dr Sanja Badanjak presents the PA-X Peace Agreements Database and PeaceRep's approaches to studying peace processes.
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Russia-Ukraine Dialogues: The Future of China-Russia Relations
FeaturedExperts discuss the evolving relationship between China and Russia in terms of diplomatic relations, lessons learned from the war on Ukraine, and military strategy.
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Russia-Ukraine Dialogues: Non-aligned Perspectives
FeaturedSpeakers will explore the political, economic and foreign policy strategies of Indonesia, India and Turkey - key non-aligned states in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Striking a Balance: Lessons from the Pandemic on Civil Liberties and Social Justice (Future Global Shocks Series)
FeaturedAn expert panel including Dr Kathryn Nash (Chancellor’s Fellow and PeaceRep researcher) discuss government pandemic restrictions, their implications, and learnings that can inform future global shocks.
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Russia-Ukraine Dialogues: The Future of Energy
FeaturedOnlineRECORDING NOW AVAILABLE. Discussing the Russia-Ukraine war in the context of short-term impact on the energy market, strategies on mitigating the energy crises, and long-term impacts on economies.
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Russia-Ukraine Dialogues: The war’s intimate connection to Belarus
FeaturedOnlineBelarus has been providing a launchpad for Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Panelists discuss how Belarus' involvement in the war could escalate further.
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Peacemaking and Peacebuilding in South Africa: The National Peace Accord, 1991-1994
FeaturedOld College Edinburgh Law School, EdinburghA book launch with the author, Reverend Dr Liz Carmichael, discussing South Africa's National Peace Accord and its implications for peace mediation and conflict resolution.
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Russia-Ukraine Dialogues: Ukraine, One Year On
FeaturedExperts discuss recent wintertime developments, Ukraine’s military, economic and humanitarian needs, and possible scenarios for 2023.
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The Politics of the Turkey/Syria Earthquake: Responses & Aftermath
LondonMany of those affected by the recent earthquakes are part of refugee communities already traumatised by conflict. What are the conditions for recovery and reconstruction?
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Research Seminar: The peace process as a quantitative unit of analysis
University of EdinburghVisiting researcher Yoav Kapshuk discusses findings that can advance understandings of which key provisions should be focused on in peace negotiations.
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Conference – Rethinking Sovereignty at the Radical Frontier: Pirates, Proxies and Post-State Philosophies
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS / REGISTRATIONS: 25 January 2023. This conference seeks to examine challenges to sovereignty at the frontiers of the state. Hosted by the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University.
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Women, Peace and Security in the Digital Age
FeaturedA panel discussion and network event exploring the challenges faced by the Women, Peace and Security agenda in the Digital Age, and applications of the PeaceFem mediation app.
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Book Talk: Redefining Ceasefires
Old College Edinburgh Law School, EdinburghMarika Sosnowski introduces her new book, Redefining Ceasefires: Wartime Order and Statebuilding in Syria.
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MEDRC Webinar: In Theory and Practice – Exploring Legal Perspectives in Environmental Peacebuilding Initiatives
Join MEDRC for the latest webinar in their Stabilization Mechanism Series, featuring PeaceRep's Managing Director, Tim Epple.
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Peace Analytics: Peace and Transition Process Tracker
Join Christine Bell, PeaceRep's Executive Director, at the 2023 Data for Peace Conference for her session on Peace Analytics.
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Book Launch: Regionalized Governance in the Global South
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin Brooke Coe and Kathryn Nash for the launch of their new minibook: Regionalized Governance in the Global South
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Research Seminar: Reparations and reproductive violence – The case of children born of conflict-related sexual violence in Colombia
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomDr Tatiana Sanchez Parra shares her work on reproductive justice from a chapter of her upcoming book, 'Born of War in Colombia: Reproductive Violence and Memories of Absence'.
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Peace Talks Webinar – Vulnerability and Resilience to Violent Extremism: An Actor-Centric Approach
OnlineJoin us for the launch of ‘Vulnerability and Resilience to Violent Extremism: An Actor-Centric Approach’ and explore the intricate web of societal dynamics surrounding violent extremism.
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What role for youth in peace agreements?: Introducing a new dataset
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomAsli Ozcelik Olcay introduces a new dataset on references to youth in peace agreements from 1990-2022 and discusses key findings.
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Full-day Workshop: Race, Empire and Legal and Constitutional Theory
University of EdinburghThis full-day workshop explores the question: What are the relationships between critiques of race and empire, and legal-theoretical approaches to the constitutionalisation of power?
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Seeing Conflict through Data: Visualising Peace Process Trajectories
Edinburgh DataVis Community is back with a talk from two researchers from the Peacerep project, a peace and conflict resolution evidence platform which seeks to collate and visualise this critical information.
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Book Talk with Miranda Melcher: Securing Peace in Angola and Mozambique
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin us as Dr Miranda Ruwart Melcher introduces her new book: Securing Peace in Angola and Mozambique: The Importance of Specificity in Peace Treaties.
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IGO Engagement in Peace Agreements: Building a Dataset with PA-X
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin us as Kathryn Nash and Brooke Coe discuss their research methods for building a new dataset using the PA-X Peace Agreements Database.
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Regional Peace Co-construction in Colombia: Innovations and Challenges
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin visiting academic, Andrei Gómez-Suárez, for a discussion on the ongoing peace process negotiations in Colombia.
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The end of the Assad regime: what happens now?
This rapid response webinar, hosted by the LSE Syria team, will draw on their experience and local research network to analyse this extraordinary moment of change for Syria and its people.
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Transformative Indicators for Women, Peace and Security | PeaceRep research seminar with Dr Laura McLeod
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin us for a research seminar with Dr Laura McLeod on her recent article on transformative indicators for women, peace and security.
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The Future of Power-Sharing in Iraq: Youth Perspectives
Join the LSE Middle East Centre for a panel discussion exploring the future of power-sharing in Iraq with Iraqi researchers both within Iraq and in the diaspora.
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Film Screening: Devi
Edinburgh School of Law Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin PeaceRep, GENDER.ED, and the Global Justice Academy for the Scottish premiere of Devi, a multi-award winning documentary about the life of Devi Khadka.
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ISA 2025 | PeaceRep Reception: Rethinking Peace and Transition Processes in a Changing World
Attendees of the 2025 International Studies Association (ISA) conference in Chicago are invited to join PeaceRep for a reception on Sunday evening.
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Peace Mediation and the Climate Crisis – Opportunities for Germany to Advance Climate-Sensitive Mediation
This online launch event followed by a discussion will introduce the findings of the study “Peace Mediation in the Climate Crisis: Opportunities for Germany to Advance Climate-Sensitive Mediation.”
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Somalia, Mapping the Fragments: Justice & Security in Kismayo and Galkayo
This LSE CCRG webinar seeks to illustrate how a granular understanding of Somalia’s fragmented governance landscape can enhance policy and programmatic engagement.
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Dr Houda Abadi: Reimagining Women, Peace and Security for Today’s Geopolitics
Playfair Library Hall Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomDistinguished peacebuilder Dr Houda Abadi will reflect on lessons learned from 25 years of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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The Crisis of Legitimacy in Peace Work and the Return of ‘Peace as Force’
G42 (Paterson's Land)Gearoid Millar examines the diminishing legitimacy and future of peace work at this talk co-hosted by PeaceRep, CeSeR and the Global Justice Academy.
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Time to Make a Change: Reimagining Peace Processes in a Fragmented World
Playfair Library Hall Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs the PeaceRep programme draws to a close, join us for a full-day conference in Edinburgh to mark the culmination of five years of data-driven research
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