With war on the rise for a decade, King's College London has gathered a team of experts from fields not typically associated with war research. The hope is that novel approaches might lead to new insights into the roots of violence, and also suggest pathways to peace.
Blog Post
Satellite and open-source data are revolutionising research on conflicts, particularly those in remote, hard-to-access regions. But these fast-accelerating research methods come with their own set of risks and require careful handling.
Blog Post
If done right, a systems approach to conflict prevention can be powerful. But what does a systems approach mean in practice, and how might it be used in all stages of a project cycle?
Blog Post
Development practitioners must consider how trauma affects the communities in which they work when designing and implementing programs. Chemonics shares a new resource that offers key principles and practical steps that development projects can use to ensure activities are trauma-sensitive at all stages of implementation.
Blog Post
Exposure to violent and radical ISIS ideologies has damaged Syrian children’s mental health. In areas touched by violent extremism, transforming classrooms into mental health positive spaces that deliver psychosocial support can kickstart the healing process.
Blog Post
Violent extremism and gang violence are often rooted in similar problems. What approaches work best to counter both forms of violence?
Blog Post
If passed, the Global Fragility Act (GFA) could change the way conflict prevention and stabilization is approached by the sector. Elisabeth Dallas and Brittany Patterson provide five recommendations on how to operationalize the GFA.
Blog Post
From socially inclusive development to a robotics club in Moldova, Chemonics’ staff members have shared their insights, opinions, and technical approaches on our blog.
Blog Post
Case studies show that social and behavior change communications (SBCC) works across sectors. Building on this evidence, SBCC offers a promising solution for countering violent extremism.
Blog Post
How can we counter the rhetoric used by ideological groups to position themselves as practical alternatives governments? Context is key. Experts Michele Piercey and Alastair Reed explain.
Blog Post
Recent research shows that governance is key to countering violent extremism, but balancing immediate needs with long-term goals can be incredibly difficult in fluid conflict zones. Expert Todd Diamond shares advice based on his decades of experience.
Blog Post
Michele Piercey discusses resource-based conflict, countering extremist narratives, and why workforce development programs alone aren't an effective path toward stability.
Blog Post