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Themes

Our Political Settlements research is organised into three core research themes, and we work both through case studies and ‘peacetech’ activities, each with a number of projects.

 

Inclusion Concepts

Navigating Inclusion

Understanding inclusion and peace processes conceptually

Peace Processes

Design for Inclusion

Multilevel pathways for nested local, national and international conflict

Gender

Inclusion through a Gender Lens

Understanding violent conflict and peace processes through gender analysis

Case Studies

Publications

View all case study publications

PeaceTech

Edinburgh PeaceTech

Digital platforms to facilitate peace

Data & Visualisations

PA-X peace agreement database

Search our PA-X database and data visualisations

Conflict & Covid-19

Understanding the nexus between conflict, peace, and Covid-19

Browse our Covid-19 research

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Conflict, Development, and Covid-19 Resources

Read our list of blogs and other resources addressing the Covid-19 pandemic from the perspective of conflict-affected states.
Pathways to peace and Security 2021 Journal Cover, Issue 2 (61)

Development of the PA-X Database Highlighted In Latest Issue of ‘Pathways to Peace and Security’ Journal

The latest issue of the Pathways to Peace and Security journal features an article by Dr Sanja Badanjak reflecting on the development of the PA-X Peace Agreements Database, along with articles that describe other relevant datasets for peace and conflict studies.
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Art as a Tool of Peace Exhibition Launch: “Amazing approaches to conflict resolution flowing through to paper and action”

on 24 November, Yemeni artists Shatha Altowai and Saber Bamatraf, along with PeaceRep researcher Dr Juline Beaujouan, launched an art exhibition that offers insights into the role of art as a tool for local peace.
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Fully Funded PhD Opportunity: At the Intersection of Sexualities and Political Settlement in Northern Ireland

Applications are open for a fully-funded PhD opportunity as part of the Beyond Opposition Project, exploring LGBTQ+ inclusions and those who are opposed to, or concerned about, these in the context of Northern Ireland. 

Latest Updates

Pathways to peace and Security 2021 Journal Cover, Issue 2 (61)

Development of the PA-X Database Highlighted In Latest Issue of ‘Pathways to Peace and Security’ Journal

14.1.2022

Event attendees viewing art exhibition

Art as a Tool of Peace Exhibition Launch: “Amazing approaches to conflict resolution flowing through to paper and action”

16.12.2021

Progress Pride flag flown from an upstairs window

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity: At the Intersection of Sexualities and Political Settlement in Northern Ireland

13.12.2021

Screenshot of WCMD 2021 event participants via Zoom

Constitutions, Customary and Religious Law and Gender Equality: Third Annual Women Constitution-Makers’ Dialogue

10.12.2021

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  • School of Law, Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

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