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How does participatory research amplify local voices? CPJ BRACU with XCEPT pioneered this approach in Cox’s Bazar & now use it in Jashore & Satkhira to tackle climate resilience, migration, & fragility along the #Bangladesh-#India border. Watch here: youtu.be/ksiY8DHL_3c

At #AID2024, experts Laure Siegel Visual Rebellion Myanmar, Pinkaew Laungaramsri @ChiangMaiU, Lucia Pietropaoli @ASEANAustralia, and Nathan Shea @AsiaFoundation discussed the cyber-scam epidemic & human trafficking on the #Thailand-#Myanmar border. Learn more here shorturl.at/Tixr6

Podcast alert: Peripheral Vision: Women Leading Conflict Research Hear from X-Border women research fellows tackling conflict in fragile border regions. From peacebuilding to healthcare, their work is shaping the future of conflict research. Tune in now! shorturl.at/FfBtv

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! shorturl.at/ZFXGg #Mediation

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! shorturl.at/2xlBL #ClimateChange #Conflict

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! shorturl.at/zmM7h #TransitionMinerals

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: shorturl.at/oHp57

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 shorturl.at/u72xg #WarStudies #MiddleEast #Iraq #Iran #podcast

A new policy brief from AlcisGeo and David Mansfield considers conflict on the Iran-Afghan border and its implications. xcept-research.org/publication/mi…

Why support locally led research? Since 2018, The Asia Foundation, Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, Rift Valley Institute, and local partners have deepened understanding of conflict-affected borderlands. Hear about the impact and lessons learned in this video podcast: youtu.be/kompsGwpqx8

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: shorturl.at/c8QlW #Syria

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: shorturl.at/tAm15 #Afghanistan

📢New episode of the War Studies Podcast! What happens after Assad? XCEPT experts from ICSR unpack rebel motivations, power struggles & Syria’s uncertain future following the regime’s fall in Dec 24 Listen now: on.soundcloud.com/oRRdawQf9TFXou… #Syria #WarStudies #XCEPT #MiddleEast

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. tinyurl.com/ycsukuze #SGBV #DigitalEvidence

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. tinyurl.com/y6esjypf #SGBV #WomensRights #ForcedDisplacement

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 tinyurl.com/58srxs8j #Refugees #WaterGovernance #LandRights #Uganda

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: tinyurl.com/48498rbz

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: shorturl.at/5dQZL #livelihoods #Refugees

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: shorturl.at/VGqGI #GenderInConflict #Peacebuilding #Mozambique #Tanzania #GenderEquality

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: shorturl.at/iRRG7 #Peacebuilding #CentralAmerica #Diplomacy