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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 3h

This bicc peacebit addresses the social and political positioning of Albanian-speaking returnee communities in the Presevo Valley vis-à-vis the Serbian state and society, as well as manifestations of social boundary-making in the region. Read the full peacebit ➡️ shorturl.at/WbW2b

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 21h

Pakistan and the Taliban were once close allies. Now, tensions between the two are escalating. In this @DW article, bicc expert Conrad Schetter offers insights as why. (Original title: Pakistan und die Taliban: Das Ende eines Bündnisses) Read the full article: ow.ly/vwqt50ZTXp6

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 23h

bicc is honoured to co-organise the 22nd Integrated Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Training Group (IDDRTG) Annual General Meeting alongside UNITAR in Geneva on 6 October. This year's extraordinary meeting of the IDDRTG is taking place on 7 October in Geneva as well.

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 30/09/2026

At the Berlin Peace Dialogue 2026, the Advisory Board to the Federal Government for Civilian Crisis Prevention and Peacebuilding shares its expertise on new, more flexible partnerships for civilian conflict management. Find out more about the event and register by 1 Oct ➡️https://shorturl.at/VO7ut

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 30/09/2026

As part of the ongoing project Breaking Patterns of Armed Violence (PAVE), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) and bicc are coming together for a strategic hybrid Knowledge Exchange event in Sokoto, Nigeria on 8 October 2026. 🌍More of the PAVE Project available here shorturl.at/mPD2D

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 28/09/2026

We are living in a time of a new arms race and growing militarisation. In this episode of the podcast Peace Talk by Josef Mühlbauer, bicc researcher Dr Max Mutschler puts these developments into context. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq8bRgycbNc

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 25/09/2026

30 Sept, 12:30 - 13:30 hrs CET: Webinar - Between Regulation and Innovation: Power and access in the AI Age Learn more: ow.ly/PpW050ZRjUi

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 24/09/2026

Webinar Wed 30 Sept: How do powerful political and economic actors shape life in contested borderlands? bicc senior researcher Katja Mielke will be joining colleagues on the panel to discuss. Register: ow.ly/M3er50ZQSnv #bicc_bonn

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 23/09/2026

We're looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for RECONNECT, a research project on how women and youth drive peacebuilding and social reconstruction in conflict- and displacement-affected regions: Middle East, Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe and the Sahel. 🔗 shorturl.at/bYbdo

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 22/09/2026

In "Restoring Diversity after War and Displacement? Lessons from Refugee Returns in Post-Yugoslavia," bicc researchers Ruth Vollmer and Clara Schmitz-Pranghe examine what one of the most ambitious efforts to reverse displacement can teach refugee return policies. ➡️ shorturl.at/a8qno

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 22/09/2026

bicc experts help interface between academia, politics, practitioners, the public and the media. In this Jeune Afrique article, Yvan Guichaoua comments on the use of drones by Malian authorities. ow.ly/wMmU50ZPIVO

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 21/09/2026

New reporting by Bellingcat examines the recurring pattern of civilian casualties linked to #drone strikes in Mali, featuring insights from bicc researcher Yvan Guichaoua. ow.ly/MgYg50ZPKu3 #bicc_bonn

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 21/09/2026

The Houthis’ advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast has raised concerns over the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, a vital route for international shipping. In this Tagesspiegel article, bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies expert Marius Bales offers insights. ow.ly/rKo650ZPE3q

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 12/09/2026

What does Syria’s transition look and feel like beyond the headlines? bicc Senior Researchers Osman Bahadır Dinçer and Zeynep Şahin-Mencüte, along with Bahar Baser (Durham University), share their research journey through Damascus, Aleppo, Raqqa and Hama. shorturl.at/Bkkqb

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 11/09/2026

Drawing on fieldwork across Syria, this bicc report by Osman Bahadır Dinçer, Zeynep Şahin-Mencütek, Abdullah Al-Jabassini and Joseph Daher examines how returnees navigate a rapidly changing political, security and economic landscape. Read the full report. ➡️ shorturl.at/NsoRr

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 10/09/2026

How can the African Union curb the proliferation of drones to non-state armed groups (NSAGs)? This bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies policy report outlines key elements of a potential AU strategy to reduce drone proliferation to NSAGs. 🔗 shorturl.at/L4QWe

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 03/09/2026

In Kilosa, central Tanzania, local peace committees have helped rebuild peaceful relations between pastoralist and farming communities after decades of violent conflict. Read the full article on Peace News. ➡️ shorturl.at/vbbor Co-written by Conrad Schetter, Director of bicc.

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 02/09/2026

Stay in the loop with bicc’s newsletter! 📢 Whether you're a journalist, policy maker, researcher, practioner or simply curious about our work, this is your go-to source for the latest research-based insights into the dynamics and consequences of violent conflicts.📩 ➡️ bicc.de/Newsletter

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 01/09/2026

In an interview with various international media bicc Senior Researcher Yvan Guichaoua explains what we know about the coup attempt that occurred in Niger last Saturday and discusses the consequences for the incumbent military regime. Find the articles here ➡️ bicc.de/Media

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 01/09/2026

Wir suchen Verstärkung! Für unser Projekt „Jugend am Scheideweg: Marginalisierung und Mainstream in der politischen Sozialisation von geflüchteten Jugendlichen in Deutschland" (MAPS) suchen wir einen Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) in Vollzeit. Mehr Infos hier ➡️ shorturl.at/N8Ken

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 31/08/2026

Registration deadline extended: Sign up by September 8. The Annual Conference of the North Rhine-Westphalia Network for Peace and Conflict Research will take place at the University of Bonn on September 14. Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/ddRl8

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 29/08/2026

On the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, we're revisiting bicc Fellow Ryan Swan's report, “A bomb for Germany? A strategic analysis of Germany's and Europe's nuclear independence”, exploring the risks and realities of nuclear weapons. ➡️ shorturl.at/r4SGS (in German)

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 28/08/2026

Working in sustainable partnerships based on trust, diversity and respect is key to our work at bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies! This is why we are immensely happy to welcome our PAVE project partners for a two-day meeting at bicc in Bonn, Germany . #bicc_bonn

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 23/08/2026

In this new peacebit, bicc researcher Clara Schmitz-Pranghe, together with Dilek Üstünalan and Albina Ujkanović, examines various dimensions of return and belonging among people from the Sandžak, a historical border region between Serbia and Montenegro. ➡️ shorturl.at/mvInU

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 22/08/2026

This article on the governance of internal displacement in post-conflict Iraq focuses on how shifting power relations between Baghdad, the KRG, non-state actors and international donors shape camp closures, (non-)return and the vulnerabilities faced by displaced persons. 🔗https://shorturl.at/zN4nI

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 21/08/2026

Our new episode of ‘The Sahel Untold’ explores the conflict in Northwest Nigeria through the story of Usman, who became a target in a landscape shaped by violence, stigma and political narratives. Listen to the newest episode -> shorturl.at/lqG9z #bicc_bonn #bicc_agents_and_patterns

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 20/08/2026

Africa's lithium rush is accelerating in regions where governance is fragile and armed groups are adapting faster than the state — with extraction risking deeper insecurity rather than development. Oyewole Oginni joined News Central TV as an analyst to discuss this. 🔗https://shorturl.at/FS9F2

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 20/08/2026

Wir suchen eine Studentische Hilfskraft (m/w/d) für den Bereich Flucht- und Flüchtlingsforschung ab dem 01.10.2026. Du übernimmst überwiegend Aufgaben aus den Bereichen Veranstaltungsorganisation, Betreuung der Datenbank, Recherche, weitere organisatorische Aufgaben.  🔗https://shorturl.at/ut9rH

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 19/08/2026

As major donors pull back from development cooperation, the risk of organised violence in fragile contexts increases. Chapter 2 of Peace Report 2026 recommends: peace-building must be grounded in human rights and genuine multilateral cooperation. 🔗https://shorturl.at/te47O #WorldHumanitarianDay

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 18/08/2026

Drones are an increasingly important part of modern warfare. In a new Al Jazeera article, bicc researcher Marius Bales explains how drones are shaping the armed conflict in Yemen. Read the full article ➡️ shorturl.at/nPq3J

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 12/08/2026

Following the recent salary increase for Nigeria's military, Oyewole Oginni notes that the pay rise will boost troop morale on the frontlines — but lasting security still depends on deeper reforms, accountability and investment in socioeconomic development. 🔗 shorturl.at/D5hF2

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 11/08/2026

When tens of thousands of people crossed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco in just a few days, a scale beyond anything seen before at this border. In an interview with taz, bicc researcher Daniele Saracino analyses the events and their aftermath. ➡️ shorturl.at/OfK08

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 11/08/2026

Who are the Taliban? In a podcast with Deutschlandfunk, bicc director Conrad Schetter, explains how the Taliban regime came to be, what is their governance system and what are the frictions within the movement. ➡️ shorturl.at/LFWxk

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 10/08/2026

We're hiring! bicc is looking for an Advisor (m/f/d) to join our Breaking Patterns of Armed Violence (PAVE) project, working on the prevention and reduction of armed group violence in Africa through evidence-based DDR processes. ➡️ shorturl.at/pRPAm

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 05/08/2026

Du möchtest die digitale Zukunft der Friedens- und Konfliktforschung mitgestalten? Wir suchen einen Daten- und Informationsmanager (m/w/d). Wenn Du Interesse an Forschungsdatenmanagement, Open Science und digitalen Prozessen hast, kannst Du dich bis zum 23. 08 bewerben! ➡️ shorturl.at/VB3Cp

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 03/08/2026

bicc is pleased to share the Special Issue Processes of Migration Returns and Reintegration, published in International Migration and guest edited by Zeynep Şahin-Mencütek with Richa Shivakoti. Several articles draw on bicc's past projects. Congrats to all contributors ! 🔗 shorturl.at/8LVNL

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 31/07/2026

Save the date: 14 September 2026! The Annual Conference of the North Rhine-Westphalia Network for Peace and Conflict Research takes place at the University of Bonn. Register by 31 August ➡️ shorturl.at/ddRl8

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 31/07/2026

Sustainable capacity development is central to Germany's partnership with RECSA — helping regional institutions and member states internalise standards, deepen expertise and strengthen cooperation. Read the full report by Milena Berks (bicc) and Anne Karithwa (RECSA). ➡️https://shorturl.at/nEuA2

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 29/07/2026

Germany’s arms exports to Israel are once again at the center of international attention. In this Al Jazeera article, bicc Senior Researcher Max Mutschler provides expert analysis on what it reveals about Germany’s current arms export policy. ➡️ shorturl.at/qHZ8f

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 28/07/2026

In his new journal article, bicc Fellow Ryan R. Swan examines how challengers’ growing ability to “counter-hassle” is reshaping gray zone deterrence. Focusing on US-China relations in the South China Sea, he shows how limited retaliation can shape strategic competition. ➡️ shorturl.at/lRXFO

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 28/07/2026

In her new article, bicc researcher Ruth Vollmer explores how social protection, gender relations, and migration intersect in the Western Balkans. The article shows how social protection is shaped by gendered norms, power relations, and unequal access to resources. ➡️ shorturl.at/MLBQO

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 24/07/2026

The United States has long used military power as a foreign policy tool. In an interview with Der Tagesspiegel, bicc researcher Max Mutschler reflects on what the war in Iran reveals about the limits and possibilities of US military power. ➡️ shorturl.at/IJb83

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 22/07/2026

Standing up for human rights takes courage. This new Human Rights Award honors individuals whose commitment helps protect the freedom and rights of others. bicc is proud to contribute to the initiative, with its Director Conrad Schetter serving on the award's jury. ➡️https://shorturl.at/N6VYZ

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 22/07/2026

Roma communities are significantly overrepresented among those forcibly returned from EU member states, yet readmission agreements lack safeguards to protect the very things development and inclusion policies work so hard to build: education, health and legal mobility. ➡️ shorturl.at/eFpaV

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 16/07/2026

In this contribution to The Daily Star—researchers Benjamin Etzold and Anas Ansars hare insights into diplomatic dimensions of the Rohingya crisis, the pitfalls of humanitarian encampment and the false hope of repatriation: bicc.de/Cosmos/Peacebits #bicc_bonn #bicc_migration

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 16/07/2026

The Iran war is putting a strain on the traditionally close relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States. How far will the distancing go? In an interview with Der Tagesspiegel, bicc researcher Marius Bales discusses the factors behind the growing rift. ➡️ shorturl.at/7uPW3

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 15/07/2026

Should Nigeria's insurgent amnesty programme remain? In this interview, bicc researcher Oyewole Oginni argues that successful reintegration must put victims first and be grounded in transparent accountability. Watch the interview here ➡️ shorturl.at/NGQtp

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 15/07/2026

Why have superpowers such as the United States, Russia and Israel struggled to achieve their strategic objectives despite their overwhelming military might? In his interview with Der Tagesspiegel, bicc researcher Max Mutschler addresses this question. ➡️ shorturl.at/2WaKf

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 14/07/2026

The current conflicts between the United States and Iran, as well as between Russia and Ukraine, reveal the limits of military power. What are the reasons for this? Bicc researcher Max Mutschler answers this question in his interview with radioeins. ➡️ shorturl.at/NT1Mk

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bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies @bicc.de · 14/07/2026

Just published: New policy brief with recommendations on how victims of violence can be involved in the design process of transitional justice in Cameroon’s Far North. Read the policy brief here: shorturl.at/gmKQ0 #bicc_bonn #bicc_agents_and_patterns

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