XCEPT

XCEPT is proud to have been a co-partner of this event. The summaries of the discussions and the resulting policy recommendations in this report make for valuable reading. We're grateful to Samuel G. for his initiative and hard work.

📣 XCEPT seeks a short-term Publications Manager to support research publication. Supervised by the XCEPT Senior Publications Manager, the Publications Manager will work with the XCEPT research team, Fund awardees, and editorial and graphics contractors to prepare research publications for dissemination, including peer-reviewed research papers, policy briefs, blogs, articles, briefing presentations, and a variety of research reports and other ad hoc outputs.  📩 Please send your updated CV, proposed daily rate and availability to XCEPT-PMU@chemonics.com by 19 January 2025. 📌 Details: https://lnkd.in/du2g_zCA

Panellist spotlight with Inna Rudolf, Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) On 1 and 2 October 2024, XCEPT hosted a conference on the Middle East and North Africa region, bringing together local, regional, and international experts, policymakers and practitioners in a series of moderated panel and roundtable discussions to assess emerging trends and consider how policy and programme responses should adapt to better support conflict stabilisation, resolution, and prevention.

Peter Salisbury, XCEPT Yemen project co-lead, shared critical insights from his research, offering valuable takeaways for policymakers navigating complex conflicts. On 1 and 2 October 2024, XCEPT hosted a conference on the Middle East and North Africa region, bringing together local, regional, and international experts, policymakers and practitioners in a series of moderated panel and roundtable discussions to assess emerging trends and consider how policy and programme responses should adapt to better support conflict stabilisation, resolution, and prevention. 📌 See his interview for more insights.

Panellist spotlight with Jihad Yazigi, Editor-in-Chief, The Syria Report On 1 and 2 October 2024, XCEPT hosted a conference on the Middle East and North Africa region, bringing together local, regional, and international experts, policymakers and practitioners in a series of moderated panel and roundtable discussions to assess emerging trends and consider how policy and programme responses should adapt to better support conflict stabilisation, resolution, and prevention.

Panellist spotlight with Maha Yahya, Director, Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center On 1 and 2 October 2024, XCEPT hosted a conference on the Middle East and North Africa region, bringing together local, regional, and international experts, policymakers and practitioners in a series of moderated panel and roundtable discussions to assess emerging trends and consider how policy and programme responses should adapt to better support conflict stabilisation, resolution, and prevention.

Tim Eaton, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Middle East and North Africa Programme, shared critical insights from his research, offering valuable takeaways for policymakers navigating complex conflicts. On 1 and 2 October 2024, XCEPT hosted a conference on the Middle East and North Africa region, bringing together local, regional, and international experts, policymakers and practitioners in a series of moderated panel and roundtable discussions to assess emerging trends and consider how policy and programme responses should adapt to better support conflict stabilisation, resolution, and prevention. 📌 See his interview for more insights.

The impact of violent conflict extends beyond the material, leaving profound scars on individuals and societies. From moral injury and mental health challenges to collective traumas and frayed social trust, these effects can perpetuate cycles of violence. Understanding the complex interplay of conflict, trauma, and mental health is essential for crafting effective interventions and policies. 💬 This was the focus of a panel discussion at the XCEPT conference on the Middle East and North Africa, featuring: Fiona McEwen, XCEPT, King’s College London craig larkin, Middle East Politics and Peace Studies, King’s College London Nafees Hamid, PhD, XCEPT, King’s College London Held on October 1-2, 2024, the conference gathered experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore emerging trends and improve responses to conflict stabilisation and prevention. 📌 See the panel: https://lnkd.in/d2mKX8yr

📢 The Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) research programme is seeking a Research Manager (12-month maternity cover) to support award research management. The successful candidate will take on key technical and management responsibilities for major research awards, including stakeholder engagement, research design and delivery, building rosters of research fund awardees, and overseeing the commissioning, management, quality assurance, and uptake of research. 🗓 Apply by: Sunday, 22 December 2024 📌 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gmpH33Te

Panellist spotlight with Jihad Yazigi, Editor-in-Chief, The Syria Report. On 1 and 2 October 2024, XCEPT hosted a conference on the Middle East and North Africa region, bringing together local, regional, and international experts, policymakers and practitioners in a series of moderated panel and roundtable discussions to assess emerging trends and consider how policy and programme responses should adapt to better support conflict stabilisation, resolution, and prevention. 📌 See his interview for more insights.