Conflict, Stability & Security

Our activities under this theme aim to illustrate the importance of in-depth and broad understanding of the historical, political, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic context, as well as the importance of perspectives from the philosophical to the demographic, when examining and responding to conflict and insecurity overseas.
Start date
2014
Duration
Varies
Departments
International
Programme status
Ongoing

By 2030 almost half of the world’s poor are expected to live in countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence, and addressing this problem is a core concern of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The challenges of conflict, instability and insecurity are widespread and not at all confined to low-income countries. The last few years have seen a spike in conflicts with an increase in civilian casualties and almost 60 million people are presently displaced globally – the highest level since the end of World War II.

The various projects which we carry out as part of this theme provide policy-relevant, cross-regional and interdisciplinary insights into issues related, but not limited, to: the root causes of conflict, conflict prevention, management and peacebuilding; fragile, rogue and deep states; migration and displacement; understanding violence; military and humanitarian aid interventions; as well as the effectiveness of international coalitions and agreements.

Funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

 

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 020 7969 5267

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