After the end of the Cold War armed conflict steadily declined; however, since 2007 that trend has reversed. New conflicts in countries with ...

Social anthropologist focusing on peace, conflict and forced migration in South Asia and the Middle East

Political scientist focusing on the social, political and humanitarian consequences of violent conflict, and strategies of response.

Astri Suhrke and Ingrid Samset challenge the analysis in the World Development Report: What is the purpose of this statistical analysis? Good policy must be based on nuanced research.

A review of the Africa project implemented by the Centre for Conflict Resolution. The project focuses on conflict resolution in several African ...

While much is known about corruption in post-communist states, less is known about the impact of conflict on corruption in such states. The ...

Evaluation of the projects of the Life and Peace Institute (LPI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Somalia. LPI is a Sweden-based ...

This evaluation explores lessons learned from Norwegian assistance to six countries within the broad field of conflict prevention, conflict ...

The Afghan conflict is driven by the impact and behaviour of international troops as well as the illegitimacy of the Afghan government.

During the Egyptian uprisings against president Mubarak in 2011, people demanded bread, freedom and social justice. Bread is the daily staple for millions of Egyptians, and came to symbolize the demand for a fairer economic system. But does food insecurity necessarily cause social unrest and conflict?

The population in sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing and the youngest in the world, yet the politicians ruling them are typically among ...

This research project examines fifty years of conflict and co-existence in Lebanon, beginning with the short 1958 civil war and ending ...

Anthropologist focusing on development; conflict and peacebuilding; social impact assessment (incl. resettlement); agricultural and pastoral systems; and regional analysis and economic adaptations.

Anthropologist focusing on the social politics of natural resources, grassroot democracy, the state and political conflict in Venezuela. Other interests include gender, the enviroment and land tenure.

In Uganda, data suggests that not only women and girls are sexually assaulted in times of conflict and war, but also men and boys. Yet, male rape victims are almost invisible in interventions and even debates on conflict related sexual violence. Attention is overwhelmingly focused on girls and women. -There is a monopoly of victimhood, says Chris Dolan, Director at the Refugee Law Project at the School of Law, Makerere University.

For several years, Norway was involved in efforts to contribute to a peaceful solution to the conflict in Sri Lanka. After the military victory ...

Transitional justice mechanisms such as criminal trials and truth commissions have increasingly been adopted in the aftermath of violent conflict, ...

The different roles taken on by and given to women in a post-conflict transition period are likely to determine their future power. Participation ...

Director, U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre / Political Scientist focusing on peace, conflict, aid and Afghanistan.

What is the relationship between the change in the structure of land ownership and the dynamics of armed conflict in the Columbian Pacific, and how is it related to the planting and exploitation of palm oil?