XCEPT Research
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We research transnational conflict trends, conflict-affected borderlands, and drivers of violent & peaceful behaviour. Funded by @FCDOREDGCSD
United Kingdom
Joined April 2020
What does it take to support locally led research in conflict settings?.Listen to insights from XCEPT’s recent webinar, featuring voices from Africa, Asia & the Middle East. #XCEPT #LocalResearch #ConflictStudies #PolicyInfluence.
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"A New Era for Lebanon"? Or just another whitewash?.Beirut's removal of sectarian imagery is being hailed as unity—but many see it as silencing trauma, not healing it. Surface change won't fix deep divides. #Lebanon #Beirut #MemoryPolitics.
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How can conflict research be truly locally led, and why does it matter? Join the XCEPT webinar on June 26, 14:00 GMT+1 to explore practical lessons from Africa, South Asia & the Middle East. Register now: .#XCEPT #ConflictResearch #Localisation.
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Central America’s path to peace: The #Esquipulas II Accord in Costa Rica marked a shift to regional ownership in peace efforts. Laura Camila Suárez explores its impact on security & democratization. Read more: #Peacebuilding #CentralAmerica #Diplomacy.
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A new report explores how violence in Cabo Delgado has deepened gender inequalities, with devastating effects on women. Insights in the full report, policy brief, and blog. Read more: #GenderInConflict #Peacebuilding #Mozambique #Tanzania #GenderEquality.
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Thousands of #Rohingya refugees have relocated to #Bhasanchar seeking better living conditions. @cpj_bracu visited to hear from residents and aid workers. Refugee voices are key to advancing rights in #Bangladesh. Learn more: .#livelihoods #Refugees.
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Irregular sea migration from Lebanon is rising—but the response remains security-first. New research by AnnaSophia Gallagher, Christianne Aikins, and Valeria Spagnolo calls for a gender-sensitive, rights-based shift in migration governance. Read more:
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In Uganda’s refugee settlements, land & water conflicts hit women hardest, yet their voices are often ignored. New policy brief by Resty Naiga calls for gender-inclusive resource governance. Read more #Refugees #WaterGovernance #LandRights #Uganda.
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In eastern #DRC, conflict has surged—and so has sexual & gender-based violence. New research by Heather Tasker, Annie Bunting & @sofepadi.reveals how war, displacement & impunity are devastating women & girls. #SGBV #WomensRights #ForcedDisplacement.
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How can tech support justice for survivors of sexual & gender-based crimes in conflict—without doing harm?.Valerie Oosterveld’s new policy brief explores digital tools in SGBC investigations, from Ukraine to Iraq to Sierra Leone. #SGBV #DigitalEvidence.
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📢New episode of the War Studies Podcast!.What happens after Assad? XCEPT experts from @ICSR_Centre unpack rebel motivations, power struggles & Syria’s uncertain future following the regime’s fall in Dec 24.Listen now: #Syria #WarStudies #XCEPT #MiddleEast.
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New article: The US-Taliban Doha talks missed a critical regional dimension. Our research explores why Afghanistan's neighbouring states were excluded & how this oversight impacted the peace process limiting its sustainability. Read more: #Afghanistan.
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New article on Syria's Astana process: How regional power dynamics shaped mediation efforts from 2012-2024. Exploring the limits & potential of "non-Western" mediation frameworks and why regionalized conflicts are harder to resolve. Read more: .#Syria.
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Why support locally led research? Since 2018, @Asia_Foundation, @CarnegieMEC, @RVInews, and local partners have deepened understanding of conflict-affected borderlands. Hear about the impact and lessons learned in this video podcast: .
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A new policy brief from @AlcisGeo and @mansfieldintinc considers conflict on the Iran-Afghan border and its implications.
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New Podcast! 🎧.Dr. Craig Larkin, Dr. Inna Rudolf, and Dr. Renad Mansour discuss Iraq's Islamic Resistance (IRI) – a key player in Iran’s Axis of Resistance, but is it really an Iranian 'proxy'?.Listen now #WarStudies #MiddleEast #Iraq #Iran #podcast.
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Faryal Khan, an XCEPT Women Research Fellow, uncovers the hidden story of #Pakistan’s largest gemstone market, a place where a lively informal economy intersects with local conflicts and border tensions. Read the full story and see Faryal’s photos here:
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From Green to Mean: Join us on 1 April 2025 for a hybrid event exploring the green transition, political violence, and the role of transition minerals in the energy shift. Register now for in-person or virtual attendance! .#TransitionMinerals.
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Turning up the Heat: Join us on 31 March 2025 for a hybrid event exploring the links between climate change, conflict, and political instability. Register now for in-person or virtual attendance! .#ClimateChange #Conflict.
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Hiding in Plain Sight? Join us on 28 March 2025 for a hybrid seminar on mediation in regionalized intra-state conflicts. Explore lessons from peace processes in Afghanistan, Yemen, South Sudan & more. Register for in-person or virtual! .#Mediation.
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