XCEPT

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.

Rim Turkmani, Senior Policy Fellow, LSE Middle East Centre, shared her key takeaways from the XCEPT MENA Conference. 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 her interview for more insights.

✍ ♦️ 'Blood diamonds and bloodshed: The psychological drivers of violence in Sierra Leone’s civil war' In this new blog post for XCEPT, Clara May explores the motivations behind the atrocities committed during Sierra Leone's civil war 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTsMnGSG