To what extent does conflict research engage with non-English-language sources? Recent studies have highlighted the importance of language diversity and the consequences of excluding non-English-la...

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Abstract. Why do armed groups use extreme forms of violence? Existing research argues that ideological beliefs, organizational alliances, and efforts to ge

Please complete this form my August 1 to apply to present at the DC-Area Political Violence Workshop. The workshop will be held Friday, October 23 at American University.

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Armed groups operating in conflicts around the world publish statements of denial to dissociate themselves from acts of violence. Existing research argues that armed groups publish denial statements ...

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Militant Palestinian group begins to rebuild system of governance in north after being driven out by Israeli forces

Our new Chronicle essay reveals eye-opening results from the new Middle East Scholars Barometer survey.

Can coercive airpower quell a rebellion? Existing literature on the effects of counterinsurgent violence focuses predominantly on casualties resulting from atta

As the war continues, deterioration at the level of governance, security, and public order will likely be deepened by the absence of a political horizon, diplomatic process, or future prospects.

The peaceful nature of the mass mobilization reflects a growing trend to renounce violence.

Free Gaza CUNY Teachers event Oct. 18, 2023 (cc Pamela Drew/Flickr) There has been a remarkable wave of protests around the world in response to Israel’s

Armed groups are well-known for discussing their allies and adversaries in unitary actor terms. However, individuals also play an important part in the discourse of armed groups. Focusing on jihadi...

Before the war, Gaza’s leaders were deeply unpopular—but an Israeli crackdown could change that.

Security Fence at the border of the Gaza Strip courtesy of © Joyclynn, via Canva.com The Oct. 7 Hamas incursion into Israel – on the 50th anniversary of

Contemporary civil wars frequently involve numerous armed groups. How do armed groups compete with rival organizations for popular support? Existing research posits that militant organizations operati...

Please join the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS) and the Expert Witness Section of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) for a workshop: “The Nuts and Bolts of Writing Country Co...