Drawing on research in Afghanistan and Somalia, our new report "Time for Change" traces how aid is captured through complex networks involving armed groups, local power brokers, and occasionally aid workers themselves. PeaceRep Ashley Jackson Nisar Majid armedgroupscentre.org/reports-and-ar…

It's always a delight to talk to the great Alina Rocha Menocal about thinking politically and working differently. (Separately, the @TWP_Community substack is an excellent round-up on governance and related issues. Highly recommend twpcop.substack.com)

Here's our esteemed panelist joining us tomorrow night. Tap the link to set a reminder or add it to your calendar! 👀 👇 x.com/i/spaces/1vAGR…

This was a wonderful conversation w Ashley on how her research challenges traditional approaches to stabilisation. Watch video or tune into the @TWP_Community podcast twpcommunity.org/podcasts-and-v… Thanks so much Ashley Jackson for your time! @hamarquette FBA (Folke Bernadotte Academy)

Excellent and much-needed analysis on a thorny, contested subject: how IS operations work globally, and the role of IS provinces Aaron Y. Zelin War on the Rocks Must read for anyone concerned with the future of IS, locally or globally warontherocks.com/2024/07/a-glob…

I joined NPR's All Things Considered and Consider This podcast to talk about ISKP and the foiled attacks targeting Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna Far from having the answers, I'm afraid I raised more questions about what we think we know about IS and ISKP npr.org/2024/08/09/119…

The final episode Foreign Policy Doha Debates Afghan Impasse is out, which I helped produce. The episode looks at engagement with the Taliban through the stories of three incredible women. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

🎉 It’s our 2nd anniversary! 🎉 A huge thank you to our Fellows, partners, and the global community for making these past two years incredible. 🙌🌍 Here’s a quick look at what we've achieved – with more to come! 🚀✨

🎙️Great conversation with Abellia Anggi Wardani, @Florian_Weigand, @KatharineFortin, and Riyad Anwar on how civilians negotiate with armed groups in Myanmar, Afghanistan, and beyond. Check it out in the latest episode of the Beyond Compliance Consortium podcast: beyond-compliance-consortium.org/s1-ep4-negotia…

In #Sudan, community agreements offer hope in the midst of conflict. Learn why these local deals matter in our latest study: bit.ly/4fKgZjY

How do we build common ground with armed groups in today’s divided world? Moderated by Florian Weigand, our 2nd panel brought together Rangina Hamidi, Elisabeth Decrey, Meredith Preston-McGhie and Padoh Saw Taw Nee who shared innovative solutions and local leadership insights.

New analysis over at War on the Rocks: Somalia’s offensive failed. Al Shabab is gaining ground, militarily and politically. International backers need a serious rethink. warontherocks.com/2025/06/flaili…