Bond statement on the second anniversary of the 7th October attacks
7 October 2025 marks the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. Two years on, the conflict in Gaza…
Conflict and counter-terrorism
Childhood behind bars: experiencing life under occupation as a Palestinian child
Embrace the Middle East on its campaign to address the injustice surrounding child detention in the West Bank.
The National Security Strategy the peacebuilding sector hoped for vs the one the UK delivered
There was much hope within the conflict prevention community and beyond that the new UK National Security Strategy (NSS) – published last week – could be a much more comprehensive response to the international security environment, but the gulf between the new UK NSS and this vision couldn’t be bigger.
Rethinking anticipatory action in conflict situations
New research suggests that acting early before a violent crisis peaks is not only feasible, it shows real promise for preventing and mitigating the humanitarian impacts of conflict and violence. So, how do you take anticipatory action in conflict situations in the face of uncertainty?
What does recognition of Palestine now really mean?
The UK government has repeatedly signalled its intention to recognise Palestine as a state. However, the question remains: what is stopping it from acting on this commitment? New blog from Dr. Afaf Jabiri.
Briefing
Darfur’s long-distance trade: impact of war and Rapid Support Forces’ trade embargo
This brief provides an overview of the effect of the war and the subsequent embargo imposed by the Rapid Support Forces on regular trade into and out of areas it controls, with a focus on Darfur.
Briefing
The impact of war on trade and markets in Darfur: destruction, resilience and adaptation
This brief provides an overview of how trade and markets in Darfur have adapted, positively and negatively, to the conflict since full-scale war broke out in April 2023.
Sudan – the media challenge
Earlier this week, the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) hosted a discussion between journalists and charity directors with the aim of increasing media coverage of Sudan. IBT Director, Mark Galloway, gives his assessment of the challenge.
Building peace from the ground up: ICO’s model for sustainable change
International Communities Organisation’s (ICO) peacebuilding approach shows that sustainable peace is possible when initiatives are grounded in community involvement, inclusivity and economic opportunity.