Deminer in Afghanistan. Photo: Antonio De Lauri
Conflict
We study the effects of conflict and war on different social groups, vulnerabilities, and human mobility.
Current projects

Apr 2021 - Mar 2026
War and Fun: Reconceptualizing Warfare and Its Experience (WARFUN)

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024
Cabo Delgado: Conflict, Resilience and Reconstruction

Sep 2019 - Aug 2024
Transoceanic Fishers: Multiple mobilities in and out of the South China Sea
Our researchers investigate the dynamics and impact of conflicts using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Drawing mostly from anthropology, political science, economics, and history, we conduct long-term fieldwork research, surveys, and randomized controlled trials as well as evaluations and commissioned work.
Our research and evaluation expertise:
- War and soldiering
- Armed groups and insurgencies
- Sexual violence in conflict
- Conflict and minorities
- Humanitarian-military interventions
- Post-war reconstruction and state-building
Our researchers work in several geographical regions including the Middle East, Central and South Asia, South-East Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe. We collaborate with selected partners and our work is characterized by in-depth country expertise.