The Centre on Armed Groups supports efforts to reduce violence and end armed conflict.

We do this through conducting forward-looking research, creating safe spaces for dialogue, and providing advice.

Latest analysis

  • Islands of Stability: Civilian survival deals with the warring parties in Sudan

    New research on how civilians navigate between conflict parties in Sudan.

  • Drivers of ISKP Recruitment in Afghanistan

    New research on the factors leading people to join ISKP

  • Roadblocks and Revenues: The Politics of Passage

    Analysis of how checkpoints allow armed groups to exert power and control

What we do

Research

We generate innovative research, policy-relevant evidence and timely analysis on armed groups, from insurgencies to criminal and far-right groups.

Dialogue

We create safe spaces for discussion and learning about armed groups.

Advice

We work with a diverse range of actors to support their engagement with armed groups.