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Neuroscientists, Geneticists and Cultural Theorists Bring New Tools and Perspectives to Conflict Studies
November 2, 2022
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Violence Prevention
Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
With war on the rise for a decade, King's College London has gathered a team of experts from fields not typically associated with war research. The hope is that novel approaches might lead to new insights into the roots of violence, and also suggest pathways to peace.
How Can Researchers Better Navigate the Profits and Perils of Satellite and Open-Source Investigations?
April 19, 2022
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Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Satellite and open-source data are revolutionising research on conflicts, particularly those in remote, hard-to-access regions. But these fast-accelerating research methods come with their own set of risks and require careful handling.
3 Questions with Jaclyn Grace on Engaging Elites to Resolve Conflict
April 27, 2021
4 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Engaging local power brokers in peace efforts requires a systematic and nuanced understanding of local leaders’ spheres of influence.
What Does a Systems Approach to Conflict Prevention Look Like?
February 23, 2021
5 Minute Read
Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
If done right, a systems approach to conflict prevention can be powerful. But what does a systems approach mean in practice, and how might it be used in all stages of a project cycle?
News: Chemonics Welcomes New Peace, Stability, and Transition Practice Director
September 21, 2020
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Peace, Stability, and Transition
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Stabilization
Vulnerable Groups
Sahar Tabaja will lead Chemonics’ efforts to achieve development impact in fragile and crisis environments worldwide.
Using Civic Justice to Disrupt Cycles of Violence: Lessons Learned from Mexico
October 3, 2019
5 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Youth Violence Prevention
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Vulnerable Groups
Democracy and Governance
By addressing root causes, civic justice can prevent violence before it escalates. In Mexico, several municipalities are turning to this model to promote lawfulness, build trust, and counter violence.
3 Questions with Todd Diamond on Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence
September 16, 2019
3 Minute Read
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Youth Violence Prevention
Vulnerable Groups
Violence Prevention
Stabilization
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Infrastructure
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Empowering Youth
Democracy and Governance
Anti-corruption
Violent extremism and gang violence are often rooted in similar problems. What approaches work best to counter both forms of violence?