Publications, 8 juni 2026•Military spouses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo occupy an ambiguous position between civilian and military spheres, limiting their access to both military welfare and civilian assistance. Based on qualitative research (2023–2024) in three FARDC camps in South Kivu, including focus groups with over 100 spouses and interviews with reform actors, this brief examines how institutional arrangements shape their daily lives.

Publications, 24 juni 2026•Under a hybrid attack there is a risk that decision-makers sacrifice basic democratic principles in the pursuit of security, and in doing so weaken the values they are there to defend. But this handbook’s approach is grounded in the argument that effective crisis management and democratic governance are complementary rather than competing.

Publications, 2 juli 2026•This report explores the interlinkages between DDR and youth, peace and security to make future DDR initiatives both more relevant to young people and to better leverage the progress made by youth as peacebuilders.

Publications, 14 juli 2026•Somalia’s state-building process remains marked by deep political and constitutional divisions. Disputes over national unity, federalism, clan-based power-sharing, electoral arrangements, the status of Mogadishu and the management of political transitions continue to shape the country’s political landscape.

Publications, 28 juni 2013•Many of the peace operations deployed today take on ambitious mandates. Missions that ignore the political dimension of conflicts become little more than temporary fixes – leading, more often than not, to a resumption of violence. But getting the politics right is difficult. This handbook offers practical advice on how to carry out the core tasks of political advisers working on conflicts and crises.