Understanding Violent Conflict

Strengthening the evidence base to better understand the complexities of violent conflict. @SSRC_org. Led by Director @TCarayannis

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On June 30, the SSRC's Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum held a virtual workshop on climate change, peace, and security in Central Africa with key partners, including @CEEAC_ECCAS @UNDPPA @UNOCA_NEWS. Learn more below!

[ONU Afrique centrale @UNOCA_NEWS]

.@UNOCA_NEWS presented its report on #climatechange adverse impact on #peace & #security in #CentralAfrica, in a virtual event by @ssrc_org w/ @CEEAC_ECCAS @UNDPPA & key partners looking at initiatives, capacities & opportunities for regional resilience. https://t.co/DN8U0fseC3

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The Covid-19 pandemic underscored the importance of public health guidance.

We're proud to announce a $20M partnership with @NSF to support research advancing a healthier information environment, expanding on the work of our #MercuryProject. https://t.co/ObYUqUHlxB

[GC PoliSci Program @GC_PoliSci]

We're thrilled to recognize this year's award winners!:

Distinguished Alum Award
Dr. Tatiana Carayannis @TCarayannis
Program Director, Social Science Research Council

Faculty Mentor Award
Prof. Julie George @jageorge

Faculty Citizenship Award
Prof. Jack Jacobs

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[Tatiana Carayannis @TCarayannis]

Join us on April 14 for a great (hybrid) discussion on Roadblock Politics in Central Africa with @peer_schouten and #DRC UN Amb. Nzongola! Pleased to launch this @ssrc_org collaboration with the @NewSchool_IA & good friend Prof. Peter J. Hoffman.

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On April 14, join @TheNewSchool & SSRC @knowconflict for the launch of @peer_schouten's "Roadblock Politics: The Origins of Violence in Central Africa," with Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, @TCarayannis, & Peter J. Hoffman. Register. https://t.co/R3qkjSq67g

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NEW from the SSRC Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum | @awkayyali writes on "A Decade of Arab Upheaval 2011-2021," providing an analysis on key developments in the MENA region in the context of the 10-year anniversary of the Arab Uprisings. https://t.co/z3v5DlWrUu

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READ | In the introduction for @SSRC_items' new forum on "Where Heritage Meets Violence," @bolinresearch encapsulates contemporary discussions and recent research on the connection between cultural heritage and violence. https://t.co/Zdswn1oO2W

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In the first essay for the series, Thomas G. Weiss (@GC_PoliSci) considers whether the responsibility to protect, or R2P, framework can extend to attacks on cultural heritage, as a means of protecting both heritage and people. https://t.co/E6Aazo2EYX

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Now out in French! @MichThill's review of #DDR lessons from #RDC. English version also available from link 👇.

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Lisez notre revue de litérature intitulée « À la Recherche d'une Formule Gagnante: Leçons sur le DDR et la Réintégration Communautaire en République Démocratique du Congo » par @MichThill. Accedez a la revue de litérature en français ici: https://t.co/LNFzBbZn4b

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READ | New on @SSRC_Items, Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum advisor @AdamBaczko unpacks how the Taliban justice system contributed to their victory in Afghanistan and discusses the future of the regime. Read the full essay. https://t.co/88vrC8dP1Y

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NEW from SSRC @knowconflict | In the latest Congo Research Brief, @tomasvanacker, @kvlassen, & @josaphatmusamba write on "Returning to Society: Insights from a Survey on the Return and Reintegration of Former Combatants in South Kivu." Read the brief. https://t.co/XC0lDdYsq1

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Explore SSRC @knowconflict's Congo Research Briefs, published in collaboration with @crg_crg, @gec_sh, & @theGICnetwork, for timely summaries of ongoing research on the Congo. Read the latest brief on land crisis in the Congo in English and French. https://t.co/BX1yScmKml

[UN Great Lakes @un_greatlakes]

Day 2 of the workshop on the Action Plan of the
@UN Strategy for #GreatLakesAfrica ongoing with Special Envoy Huang Xia as chair and Tatiana Carayannis as facilitator. @HuangXia16; @TCarayannis; @UNDPPA; @_icglr; @SADC_News; @AuloBurundi

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Come work with me and my fantastic CPPF/UVC @ssrc_org team on our just launched China and the Global South initiative! https://t.co/FSPctazlnn

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Lisez notre 9e Note de recherche sur Congo sur la «Crise foncière et réponses des acteurs en République Démocratique du Congo» par @EmeryMudinga et @claude_iguma. Voir la note de recherche en français ici: https://t.co/09241w36Gb

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An English translation of the brief is also available. Read "Land Crisis and Stakeholders' Responses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo," a joint publication of the SSRC, @crg_crg, @gec_sh, and @theGICnetwork: https://t.co/mUDwSXeAMq

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NEW | Read the 9th Congo Research Brief from @knowconflict on the land tenure crisis in eastern Congo, "Crise foncière et réponses des acteurs en République Démocratique du Congo," by @EmeryMudinga and @claude_iguma. View the brief in French, here: https://t.co/09241w36Gb

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NEW | In the latest literature review from the SSRC Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum, @MichThill presents key research on the politics of DDR and community reintegration in the Congo. Read the full review here: https://t.co/aNZ1mxyWiD