We’re looking for a Programme Chair to lead panel selection and programme design for the 2026 conference. Gain leadership experience and build your network in the peace and conflict community. Apply by 24 November 2025 with a 1-page letter of interest to: crsconf@gmail.com

Dan Canon shares his thought-provoking article, “Radical Lawyering: A Plea for Conflict,” published in the Rutgers University Law Review. This powerful piece explores the role of conflict in legal advocacy and progressive lawyering. 🔗 Read the article:

Have you or someone else published a great book within peace and conflict studies, broadly defined? Send your nomination directly to Corinne Bara (corinne.bara@sipo.gess.ethz.ch). Deadline for nominations is 31 January 2026, self-nominations welcome!

We congratulate Zurab Bezhanishvili on the upcoming publication of his article, “From the Epoch of Total Lies to the Epoch of Total Distrust: Leadership Challenges and Doctrinal Shifts in Contemporary Hybrid Warfare,” in the Defence Forces Review 2025 which launches on 7/11.

🕊️ For our latest blog post, Deniz Ataman, an MA student in Peace and Conflict Studies at @UniKent, draws from his experience helping to organise the @CRS_INFO 62nd Annual Conference. He reflects on this year’s theme, Legitimacy in Conflict and Peace, and what it reveals about

We are seeking a Programme Chair for the 2026 Annual Conference! This is a great opportunity to shape one of the leading peace and conflict studies events. Open to 2nd Year PhDs and beyond. Deadline: 24 November. Send a 1-page expression of interest to: crsconf@gmail.com

⏳ Just a few days left! Applications for the Sidney Bailey Peace Prize close on 1 November 2025. The fund supports research and practical work aligned with the values of peace, justice, and conflict transformation. 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/EhsLRNOAlY #CRSmembers #PeaceFunding

👏 We’re excited to share that Dr Ezenwa Olumba has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship! His project explores cognitive immobility, migration, and mental health in adolescent asylum seekers through an interdisciplinary lens. #CRSmembers #Migration

📰 In case you missed it: Several Global South journal articles were made free-to-view for the CRS 2025 Annual Conference on Legitimacy in Conflict and Peace. Explore contributions that examine legitimacy through diverse global lenses. 🧠 Read them here:

🌍 Are you engaged in peace and conflict research, practice, or policy? Join the Conflict Research Society (CRS) to connect with a vibrant, global community of scholars and practitioners. Learn more and become a member: https://t.co/HVsychWsU3 #CRSmembers #PeaceResearch

📚 Two new articles from Johanna Amaya-Panche shed light on peacebuilding in Colombia: 1️⃣ Foreign Aid for Peace and Civilian Victimisation – https://t.co/5Jf9YhoO0d 2️⃣ Religiosity and Reconciliation –

New publication by Adrian Florea and Reyko Huang in International Studies Quarterly: “Functional Sovereignty in Contested Territories” — originally presented at #CRS2024. The article examines how governance operates in de facto states. 🔓 Free access:

🎓 A huge congratulations to Finn Klebe for successfully passing his viva at University College London (UCL)! We’re delighted to celebrate this important academic achievement with him and wish him continued success in his research journey. #CRSmembers #PhDsuccess #PeaceResearch

🌟 We were delighted to welcome participants from the CRS Emerging Scholars Initiative at last week’s Conflict Research Society Conference! Their insights and enthusiasm brought fresh energy into our panels and conversations, reminding us how vital early-career voices are.

🎓 The Conflict Research Society is offering the Sydney Bailey Fund — small grants (up to £1,000) for PhD students conducting research in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and related fields. 🔗 Full details:

That’s a wrap on the 62nd Annual #CRS2025 Conference! 🎉 A huge thank-you to our speakers, participants, chairs, and volunteers for making this year such a success. We’re leaving inspired, challenged, and energised.🌟

It’s the last day of the #CRS2025 Conference! What’s been your favourite session, insight, or connection so far? ✨ Drop your thoughts below and keep tagging us—we love seeing the conversations continue online as much as in the hallways.

Live at #CRS2025 🎤 Adam Lichtenheld, winner of the CRS Book of the Year, is presenting his groundbreaking research on strategic displacement as part of military & political tactics. Grateful to our judges — and especially Corinne Bara for guiding the award process

How’s everyone finding Day 1 of the #CRS2025 Conference? 🌍 Whether you’re deep in panels, networking over lunch, or soaking up a keynote, we’d love to hear what’s stood out to you so far. Share your highlights and don’t forget to tag us so we can amplify your reflections!

🎉 The 62nd Annual Conflict Research Society Conference is officially underway! We’re bringing together leading academics, practitioners, and students from across the world to share research, exchange ideas, and explore solutions to today’s most pressing conflicts.