Date: 6 May 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00 BST
Location: Online
This webinar examines why periods of political transition – such as ceasefires, negotiations, and post-conflict settlements – often generate heightened insecurity, particularly in marginalised regions. The discussion focuses on how shifting incentives, fragmented authority, and institutional change reshape patterns of violence and governance across borders. Emphasising uncertainty rather than linear risk reduction, the session offers insight into why moments of change can produce instability and what this means for peace processes and policy interventions.
This is the fifth of a six‑part webinar series organised by the the Global Security Programme at the University of Oxford. The brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine how conflict, governance, and illicit flows interact across borders, highlighting the growing significance of borderlands and emerging technologies. It will explore cross-border economies, trafficking networks, political transitions, and intervention dynamics, fostering policy-relevant, globally grounded debate.