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February 2015
This paper focuses on the outcomes of a nationwide survey on the Lebanese public’s perceptions of the security implications of the Syrian refugee presence.
An asymmetric partnership despite a growing working relationship with security services
February 2015
This paper seeks to provide a context analysis of the complex and evolving interaction between non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the security services in Lebanon, which have shown some constructive aspects in the past decade.
The case of Douar Hicher and Ettadhamen
March 2015
This report outlines the preliminary findings from our survey of young people in the Tunis suburbs of Douar Hicher and Ettadhamen – two neighbourhoods marked by high unemployment rates, school drop-outs and insecurity.
Reflections on engaging Sri Lanka's diaspora communities in peacebuilding
February 2015
This paper highlights the experiences of both a peacebuilding practitioner and a diaspora partner in implementing cross-community dialogue work in the UK for the objective of long-term peace in Sri Lanka.
February 2015
This Peace Audit assesses the opportunities and challenges of building sustainable peace in Kenya.
Report for UNICEF UK
January 2015
This UNICEF UK commissioned report, co-authored by the Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and International Alert, adds to a growing body of research which emphasises the role of climate change and environmental stress as a ‘threat multiplier’ in terms of stability and security.
Why engaging the diaspora is essential to peacebuilding in Syria
January 2015
This paper describes the Syrian diaspora in the UK and outlines the potential for Syrians living in the UK to contribute to building peace in Syria.
A reflection on the similarities with the 2015 election scenario
January 2015
In 2013, the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme conducted research on the 2011 post-electoral violence in northern Nigeria. Fast forward to 2015 and the scenario looks similar with the same set of actors. But is Nigeria still vulnerable to the post-electoral violence as experienced in 2011? Has anything changed in the polity?
Уроки из Страны Басков в контексте нагорно-карабахского конфликта
December 2014
Данная публикация представляет собой сравнительный анализ баcкского конфликта и методов его урегулирования в нагорно-карабахском контексте, подготовленный группой экспертов с разных сторон нагорно-карабахского конфликта.
Lessons from the Basque Country in the context of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict
December 2014
This report outlines the findings of a comparative study by a group of experts from different sides of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict into the mechanisms for conflict transformation in the context of the Basque Country.
The management of natural resources as a platform for promoting peace and stability in Liberia
December 2014
This paper argues that the government of Liberia’s current approach to managing investment in natural resources is having an adverse effect on the country’s social, political and economic dynamics, which is increasing the risk of conflict.
Topic guide
November 2014
This guide is designed to support Department for International Development (DFID) advisers in gaining a greater understanding of the importance and complexity of the links between conflict, climate and environment.
Gender in peacebuilding in Burundi
November 2014
The post-independence history of Burundi until 2005 has been largely marked by violent conflict and genocide, the numerous legacies of which continue to cast their shadow over Burundian society. The peacebuilding process remains a fragile one.
Gender in peacebuilding in Nepal
November 2014
This report examines the role of gender in peacebuilding in Nepal, which emerged from a ten-year civil war in 2006.
Addressing rising tensions and insecurity in Europe
November 2014
This paper identifies some of the factors underlining rising tensions and insecurity within Europe and the challenges they pose to the resilience of citizens and communities.
Understanding Uganda–South Sudan business community trade relations
November 2014
This report examines the realities of trade relations between business communities in Uganda and South Sudan.
November 2014
This paper summarises the findings of a nationwide survey by International Alert and the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies about the perceptions of security threats and the institutions providing security in Lebanon, in an attempt to foster a debate around SSR in the country.
November 2014
This report examines the role of gender in Lebanese security perceptions, Lebanese perceptions of security institutions, as well as gender dynamics within security institutions.
Geopolitics 19(4)
October 2014
This article aims to contribute to the understanding of resilience building by drawing on case studies from Banke, Dang and Rolpa districts in Nepal.
Gender in peacebuilding in Colombia
October 2014
As part of a four-country research project on gender in peacebuilding, this report examines the case of Colombia, where society has been deeply affected by both decades of armed conflict as well as high levels of criminal violence.