Events

Seminars, discussions and more from PeaceRep consortium members.

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A picture taken on January 19, 2025 shows damaged shops and houses in Wad Madani, Sudan. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
by PeaceRep
South Sudan Sudan

The First Violent Spillover: Sudan’s War Ignites Violence in South Sudan

In this blogpost, Jan Pospisil delves into the recent outbreak of anti-Sudanese riots in South Sudan, sparked by reports of violence in Wad Madani, Sudan.

Two boys and a man check the destruction inside a building hit during an Israeli air strike
Photo by ZAIN JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images
by PeaceRep

On the Gaza Ceasefire: Reasons for Optimism and Caution

Drawing on PeaceRep's comparative research, Sanja Badanjak reflects on reasons for optimism and caution following the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire.

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Aerial view showing makeshift structures of people displaced by drought
Photo by HASSAN ALI ELMI/AFP via Getty Images

Conflict in a Warming World: How Climate Shocks Impact Rebel Demands and Peace Agreement...

In this report, Elisa D'Amico explores how climate shocks influence rebel demands and violence, and whether these changes are reflected in peace agreements.

Thousands gather in Damascus and wave Syrian flags
Photo by Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via Getty Images
by PeaceRep
Syria

Explaining External Actors’ Absence in al-Assad’s Ouster: Opportunities and...

Following the fall of al-Assad, Kasia Houghton delves into the nuanced geopolitical dynamics, offering insights on opportunities and obstacles shaping Syria’s transition.

Civilians repair damage after a Russian missile strike
Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu via Getty Images

Enacting the humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) Triple Nexus: civic ecosystems at the...

This article examines how bottom-up mobilization in response to the Russo-Ukrainian war has enabled the implementation of the Triple Nexus.

People sit on a minibus
Photo by Ed Ram/Getty Images
by PeaceRep
Somalia

Checkpoints in Hiraan – ‘Everything is Upside Down’

Nisar Majid and Khalif Abdirahman draw on an extended interview with a minibus driver in Somalia to reflect on the proliferation of checkpoints in the Hiraan region.

A poster featuring Masrour Barzani featuring text that says ‘You cannot,’ during the KRI parliamentary elections on 20 October 2024
Source: Winthrop Rodgers

Insecure Leaders: How Elite Infighting May Facilitate the End of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Zmkan Ali Saleem examines the sources of the ongoing rivalry between political parties in Kurdistan, exploring what this means for lasting stability in the region.

Mohammed Al-Halbousi sits in front of an audience with the Iraq flag behind him
Iraq’s former speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi at a parliamentary session in Baghdad, Iraq, 26 March 2023. Source: mediaofspeaker/Twitter
by PeaceRep
Iraq

Generational Shifts and Informal Consociationalism in Iraq

Kamaran Palani explores the persistence of informal consociational power-sharing in Iraq, and how it has shaped the political system since 2003.

A Dinka man stands with his prize long-horned white bull in a cattle camp at dusk.
Photo by Alissa Everett/Getty Images

Local Peacemaking in South Sudan: PeaceRep Workshop Report

This report sets out the discussion points and key insights from a workshop on Local Peacemaking in South Sudan, organised and co-hosted by PeaceRep and the South Sudan Ministry...

Devi film poster showing a woman sitting cross-legged against a blue sky
27 Feb 2025|17:30 - 19:30EVENT

Film Screening: Devi

Join 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.

Newly elected deputies attend oath-taking ceremony after the parliamentary elections in Mogadishu, Somalia
Photo by Abukar Mohamed Muhudin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Somalia Election Brief – Making Elections Relevant

This policy brief provides suggestions to consider in improving election processes in Somalia.

A badge of a People's Defence Force (PDF) group.
Photo by Thierry Falise/LightRocket via Getty Images
by PeaceRep
Myanmar

Financing the Anti-military Resistance: Unpacking the National Unity Government’s role...

This blogpost examines the financing of Myanmar's anti-military resistance, focusing on the National Unity Government.

Minister West and members of FCDO and the PeaceRep team pose for photo at Edinburgh Law School
Photo by Edinburgh Law School
by PeaceRep
News

Indo-Pacific Minister Praises PeaceRep’s Support for Global Peace Processes on Visit to...

Catherine West MP commended PeaceRep's research and data-driven insights as an invaluable resource for researchers and peace actors.

A woman waves the flag of the Syrian rebels as people gather to celebrate the fall of the government in Damascus
Photo by Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images
by PeaceRep
Syria

Fall of Assad: insights from PeaceRep Syria research

Allyson Doby highlights PeaceRep research into the history of the Syrian conflict and our key findings on transitional governance and power-sharing.

Syrians Gather In The Umayyad Square In The Heart Of Damascus To Celebrate The Fall Of The Assad Regime
Photo by Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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...

Illustration showing the outline of South Sudan and a range of environmental icons

Climate Security in South Sudan: Findings from the 2024 Public Perceptions of Peace Survey

This policy brief presents data on perceptions of climate security in South Sudan, and the need to strengthen climate security, adaptation, and disaster preparedness.

Silhouettes and shadows of soldiers on pavement
Photo by ARMEND NIMANI/AFP via Getty Images

Transformative Indicators for Women, Peace and Security | PeaceRep research seminar with...

Join us for a research seminar with Dr Laura McLeod on her recent article on transformative indicators for women, peace and security.

A view of the paper cards from the exhibition
Photo by: Jinrui Wang and Jenny Long
by PeaceRep
Gender

Artistic Perspective: Representing PA-X Gender through Data Physicalisation

Jinrui Wang discusses "Pieces of Peace," a data physicalisation artwork that highlights the limited references to women and gender issues in peace agreements.