What challenges lie ahead for Colombia's new president? LJMU's Johanna Amaya-Panche explores whether an "iron fist" approach can tackle the violence facing the country, or whether deeper solutions are needed. theconversation.com/colombias-ne...

Colombia’s new president ‘El Tigre’ promises an iron fist – but that may not solve the violence he has inherited

Dismantling the 2016 peace agreement and introducing a military clampdown is not the answer to rising levels of violence.

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Well done to @angeltguevara.bsky.social for co-organising this organised crime workshop! And it's great to see Essex PhD @amayoap.bsky.social! Essex PGRs/PhDs, getting it done. And thanks @roxanagutz.bsky.social for the post and your leadership!

Roxana Gutiérrez-Romero@roxanagutz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Many thanks to participants of the "Organised Crime" workshop held yesterday made possible thanks to co-organiser Ángel Torres generosity of @qmul.bsky.social @uniessexgov.bsky.social At end of event we were admiring this view of London when realised had not taken the group photo, so few ppl missing

Thank you very much Roxana and Angel for organising this fantastic workshop!

Roxana Gutiérrez-Romero@roxanagutz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Many thanks to participants of the "Organised Crime" workshop held yesterday made possible thanks to co-organiser Ángel Torres generosity of @qmul.bsky.social @uniessexgov.bsky.social At end of event we were admiring this view of London when realised had not taken the group photo, so few ppl missing

We just started the workshop, transmitting presentations via this link essex-university.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Happy to share this policy brief on peace inclusivity written by @amayoap.bsky.social and myself peacerep.org/publication/...

International Organisations and Peace Inclusivity in Northern Ireland - PeaceRep

This policy brief examines how international organisations and donors have supported inclusive peace in Northern Ireland.

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I am excited to announce the launch of a new project #newproject! I have been awarded the S+C Research Development Fund for 2025/26 at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social University to research the influence of international organizations on peace inclusivity in Bosnia.

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Very happy to see my second solo article published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution. Focusing on Afghanistan, it explores how advances in mobile communication technologies influence conflict dynamics and offers a fresh perspective. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Did 3G Make Afghan Insurgents Fight More Effectively? A Disaggregated Study - Mehmet Erdem Arslan, 2025

Studies on the impacts of communication technologies on civil conflict often focus on the presence of cell phone networks and draw mixed conclusions. Meanwhile,...

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📚 Two new articles from Johanna Amaya-Panche shed light on peacebuilding in Colombia: 1️⃣ Foreign Aid for Peace and Civilian Victimisation – buff.ly/bWoTsHN 2️⃣ Religiosity and Reconciliation – buff.ly/S19Mnau

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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Happy to be again attending the wonderful #CRS2025 conference in Kent

Conflict Research Society@thecrs.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🎉 The 62nd Annual Conflict Research Society Conference is officially underway! We’re bringing together leading academics, practitioners, and students from across the world to share research, exchange ideas, and explore solutions to today’s most pressing conflicts.

We are thrilled to have been ranked in the top 50 in the latest @theguardian.com University Guide 🎉 This recognition reflects not just our academic quality but also our commitment to student satisfaction, career outcomes, and social impact. Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

I am thrilled to share 'Foreign Aid for Peace and Civilian Victimisation,' recently published in @coco-journal.bsky.social. This study examines the impact of European Union aid on civilian victimisation in Colombia’s post-conflict context. 🔗 Read the full article: lnkd.in/dQUFTq_v

The UK plans to ban a local “direct action” group, Palestine Action, under counter-terrorism law, putting it in the same category as al Qa’ida. I wrote about why, and what it implies theconversation.com/palestine-ac...

Palestine Action: what it means to proscribe a group, and what the effects could be

The UK’s list of proscribed groups currently contains 81 organisations, from Islamists like al-Qaida to neo-Nazis such as The Base.

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Honorary Researcher, @amayoap.bsky.social, with others from UCL & Essex, have undertaken a community mural project with refugees. Led by a renowned Colombian artist, a community of Venezuelan refugees & Colombian citizens created a large ‘climate displacement’ mural. youtu.be/Y5TimF34Xjc

Climate Refugees in the Global South: a community mural project

YouTube video by UCLAmericas

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It was wonderful to share the floor with @oliverkaplan.bsky.social and Gladys de Zubiria at #NEPS2025 in Barcelona! wonderful panel on DDR, trust andeconomic sanctions. Looking forward for next year!

Will longer working hours boost Germany’s economy? @m-jauch.bsky.social explains why extended hours often lead to reduced productivity. Calls to "work harder" overlook structural issues, such as the gender gap in unpaid work and the ageing population. theconversation.com/germanys-cha...

Germany’s chancellor thinks his fellow citizens need to work harder. Here’s why he’s wrong

Economic success is not just down to putting in more hours.

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Thank you @brianjphillips.bsky.social for sharing our paper and for your generous support over the years. Grateful to the brilliant @universityofessex.bsky.social community of scholars, and to @peacerep.bsky.social, @uoelawschool.bsky.social, @uclamericas.bsky.social, and @flacsoecuador.bsky.social

Brian J. Phillips@brianjphillips.bsky.social · last yr.

Check out this new article in JCR from my great former student @uniessexgov.bsky.social @amayoap.bsky.social!! “Religiosity, Political Tolerance, and Willingness to Reconcile in Post-conflict Contexts: Evidence From Colombia” 🇨🇴 See link below

During #BrainAwarenessWeek, we're highlighting UCL's transformative research. Today, we spotlight Grand Challenges project led by Prof Roiser & Dr Bernardi on how politics-based stressors impact mental health. #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2025 Read more 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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Cross-party group of MPs express ‘deep concern’ over cuts to UK’s aid budget

International development committee warns of the potential damage cuts may cause in letter to the PM

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I am happy to announce that I have been awarded a scholarship to join the International Policy Summer Institute (IPSI) workshop this year. Thanks to @bridgingthegap.bsky.social for leading this fantastic activity to bridge research and policy impact!

Malte Jauch and I examine the intersection of governability and the humanitarian crisis in Colombia in our latest piece for the Inter-American Dialogue. 🔎 Read our take here: thedialogue.org/analysis/wha...

🌎Just a few days left to register for Love Your Planet! We've curated an exciting lineup of talks & thought-provoking panel discussions that you won't want to miss! Find out more & register 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-your-...

Love Your Planet 2025

Join us on 17 February to be part of the solution! Together, let's transform awareness into action and make a tangible impact on our planet.

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I’m thrilled to announce that I was awarded the @britishacademy.bsky.social Talent Development Grant as part of my postdoctoral research project on International Networks and Peace Inclusivity to research on NI! #newproject @edinburghuni.bsky.social

We are excited to share the great news that my colleagues Malte Jauch @universityofessex.bsky.social , Rebecca Irons @uclofficial.bsky.social , and I have been awarded the Participatory Research England @ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Grant! @edinburghuni.bsky.social

Timely joining bsky on the date "Bringing War Back In" was published worldwide with Cambridge UP. Check it out if you are interested in how war makes states also in its aftermath, and how the wars of a distant past explain the variation of state capacity within Latin America until today.

Bringing War Back In

Cambridge Core - International Relations and International Organisations - Bringing War Back In

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It's that time of year again... The call for our UCL Conflict & Change PhD Workshop is out! We invite ECRs working on IR, conflict and contentious politics to apply by 8 December. We look forward to having you in London 24-25 February, 2025. Apply here: conflictandchange.org/phdworkshop2025

PhD workshop - call for papers — Conflict & Change

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