Centre on Armed Groups

Breaking the 'territorial trap,' in the latest #RoadblocksAndRevenues working paper series, Tony Neil and Saw Day Chit dive deep into how #Myanmar's KNU and Karen BGF redefine power, moving beyond mere territorial control to innovative governance strategies. If you're curious about how armed groups operate in complex spaces, this is a must-read! Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dEvyMGqU The 'Roadblocks and Revenues' working paper series is a collaborative project between DIIS - Danish Institute for International Studies, International Centre for Tax and Development and the Centre. Edited by Peer Schouten, Florian Weigand, Max Gallien, Vanessa van den Boogaard, and Shalaka Thakur.

Two years ago, the Centre on Armed Groups took its first steps with a simple vision: to rethink how the world engages with armed groups and conflict. Today, that vision has grown into a vibrant reality. In just two years, the Centre has become a global platform, bringing together cutting-edge research, fostering innovative dialogue, and building strong partnerships across borders. Our numbers -- spanning countries, experts, publications, and events -- are a testament to what collaboration can achieve. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support from our Fellows, partners, and advisors. Together, we’re reshaping how we understand and respond to conflict, and we’re just getting started. Here’s to the next chapter -- where the challenges are tough, but the opportunities for impact are even greater! 🚀✨

🎧 New episode alert! Dive into Episode 3 of #BeyondComplianceInConversation for a powerful discussion on civilian agency, environmental defenders, and the role of #IHL in Mexico 👇

📊 Our 2023 in Review From leading consultations with armed groups on conflict-induced hunger to in-depth studies on life under armed group control in Mali and Somalia, the Centre made significant strides in 2023. We’re proud of our growing partnerships, impactful research, and our ability to foster meaningful dialogue through platforms like Geneva Peace Week and online working groups. Dive into our 2023 Annual Report to explore our key milestones and how we’re advancing our mission: https://lnkd.in/d4t9QtyA

Fellow Highlight! 🌟 We're thrilled to share this episode of Lessons Lost in Time featuring Centre Fellow Nadwa Al-Dawsari. In her conversation with Bill Murray, Nadwa offers important insights into Yemen’s conflict, focusing on the rise of the Houthis and lessons from a decade of international intervention. Listen in! 🎧 👇

🚧 The sixth paper of our Roadblocks and Revenues series, co-published with DIIS - Danish Institute for International Studies and the Centre on Armed Groups, looks at checkpoints, fragmentation, and social differentiation in #Somalia. Drawing on participatory cartography and semi-structured interviews with over 80 Somali road users, the authors find that checkpoints in Somalia, or 'isbaaro' as they are locally called, are deeply embedded in the social fabric of clan society, where the practice of 'abanship' - the brokerage of passage through clan territory - plays a crucial role. This brokerage not only facilitates trade but also reinforces clan identity and social differentiation. Read the full paper here ➡️ https://ow.ly/lVxj50TtmPT #Checkpoints | Abdirahman Edle | Jethro Norman | Peer Schouten

Roadblocks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are more than simple checkpoints — they are sites where public authority is both exercised and performed. The latest working paper from the #RoadblocksAndRevenues project by Judith Verweijen, Kasper Hoffmann and Godefroid Muzalia explores these encounters, shedding light on how everyday interactions at roadblocks shape broader sociopolitical orders. Curious about the routines, power dynamics, and hidden structures at play? Read more in our seventh working paper 👇 https://lnkd.in/gb_-FNyG The #RoadblocksAndRevenues working paper series is a collaborative project between the Centre, DIIS - Danish Institute for International Studies and International Centre for Tax and Development. Edited by Peer Schouten, Florian Weigand, Max Gallien, Vanessa van den Boogaard and Shalaka Thakur.

Thank you to everyone who applied for our below job posting 🙏 We have received an overwhelming amount of interest in the role, and we are currently in the process of reviewing all applications. Due to the high number of submissions, it may take us some time to thoroughly evaluate each one. We truly appreciate your time and the effort you have put into applying. Rest assured, we are carefully considering every application. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this process. Best of luck to all applicants—we’ll be in touch soon! [Please note, the below posting has been closed as of 9 September 2024 and no further applications will be considered]

What does everyday life during war and armed conflict look like? How do ordinary people engage with armed actors? And how can the law help protect civilians? Check out BCC members Katharine Fortin and Florian Weigand's new podcast 'Beyond Compliance: In Conversation' on armed groups & international law. A collaboration between the Beyond Compliance Consortium, the Centre on Armed Groups & the Armed Groups and International Law Blog. In 'Episode 1: Engaging Armed Groups', join Katharine and Florian for a fascinating discussion with Matthew Bamber-Zryd & Tilman Rodenhäuser from the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC. https://lnkd.in/eaVBHeJZ

🚨 We're Hiring! Join our dynamic team at the Centre on Armed Groups as a Project Manager. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to lead and manage impactful projects across multiple countries. Check out the full ToR below for more information! 💼 6-month consultancy contract (with possibility of extension) | 3 days/week 📧 Appy by 9th September 2024 by sending your CV and short cover letter to: jobs@armedgroupscentre.org