Conflict and counter-terrorism

Strikes by the USA and Israel on Iran on Saturday, and Iran’s response across the region, have plunged the Middle East into its most serious open conflict in years.

Here’s what we know so far.

If Ukrainian housing and social policy, and humanitarian response plans, do not address and further anticipate the growing needs of people, then Ukraine will face rising and ever more costly levels of homelessness. This is why Depaul Ukraine is leading the way in implementing programmes to effectively prevent and tackle homelessness.

In a widely condemned move, on 30 December, Israel announced they will be revoking licenses of 37 international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Here’s what we know so far.

We have seen how powerful the international community can be with the way the world responded to the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Politicians, diplomats and leaders now have a role to play in making sure that Sudan is not left behind, before it’s too late for the next generation.

7 October 2025 marks the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. Two years on, the conflict in Gaza…

Embrace the Middle East on its campaign to address the injustice surrounding child detention in the West Bank.

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.

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?

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.