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Conflict Dynamics

Conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and Asia intersect through flows of people, weapons and resources, creating intricate cross-border conflict systems. These knit the formal and informal, licit and illicit in ways that empower armed actors, enmesh conflict with crime and violent extremism, and ensnare local communities in the network of activities that sustain conflict. XCEPT research on conflict dynamics sheds light on these conflict systems, the transnational networks that sustain them, and how affected communities cope with protracted crisis.

Below you can find and download XCEPT research that helps shed light on these complex conflict dynamics.

Briefing paper

16th November 2022
This briefing considers the changing political situation in Sudan with a particular focus on the future of the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA).

News

26th October 2022
Addressing securitization in conflict zones in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia

Blog

15th September 2022
When the military launched a coup against the civilian government in October 2021, some of the rebel leaders sided with the country’s generals, rather...

Research report

24th August 2022
The collapse of the Government of Afghanistan in August 2021 and takeover by the Taliban resulted in political, economic, and social turmoil that has ...

Research report

24th August 2022
In light of Afghanistan’s regime change, coupled with the pandemic and an already tenuous economic situation, it is critical to understand the livelih...

Blog

29th July 2022
Joint bulletin from The Asia Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center about recent research and activities....

SPOTLIGHT

XCEPT Workshop: Local, People-Focused Policymaking

26th October 2022
Addressing securitization in conflict zones in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
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Blog

19th May 2022
Communities living on either side of national borders often forge deep cultural and economic ties but suffer acutely when countries clash. Borders har...

Research report

29th March 2022
In Iraq’s Eastern Basra region, regional conflicts and illicit activity have contributed to environmental decay, which in turn furthers instability. U...

Briefing paper

15th March 2022
This briefing paper builds on an empirical study of how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the health, economic status, and mobility of wage laborers and ...

Research report

14th March 2022
This report explores how group rivalries are impeding southern unity, and how this might shape developments in a post-conflict Yemen.

Research report

17th February 2022
This rapid literature review collates information on cross-border pastoral mobility patterns, the connections between this mobility and cross-border c...

Research report

7th February 2022
This paper examines the wave of protests that occurred in Basra Governorate from 2018 to 2020. It explores the protests’ causes, the development of th...

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