How do international actors’ networks shape aid delivery? Drawing on our USIP-funded “Whose Peace?” project, our latest blog explores how collaborating with community-led efforts such as Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms is crucial to reach those most in need, especially where official aid struggles.

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As humanitarian corridors become increasingly politicized and fragmented, supporting informal, community-led actors is essential for effective and inclusive aid delivery. Read the full analysis for insights into how network position and partnership choices shape outcomes on the ground.

Excited to share our latest blog post (with Hatem Zayed and @susannacampbell.bsky.social) highlighting our ongoing work at @ripilab.bsky.social.
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My new article w Sarah Z Daly now physically published. New link for 50 free copies in next post, write me for one if it runs out. See pinned thread for details. "Whose Side Are You On? Balancing Impartiality and Proximity in the Study of Civil Wars" @bostoncollege.bsky.social
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Apply now! Internship for MA student in the DMV: RIPIL & the Wilson Center are seeking a highly organized individual interested in peacebuilding or related field to assist on our Research-Policy-Practice Partnership project in spring 2025. Deadline for apps: Dec. 30th. Details: www.ripilab.com/about

A summary of key points to bear in mind as we watch the rapid developments in Syria.

The situation echoes many previous developments in Syria, except the circumstances today are different in a few new ways.

The bottom line is if you're consuming the Sahel/West Africa political or conflict content on X, you're being bathed in disinformation/FIMI.

This one graph we at ECFR published, looking at X posts on Niger, shows you just how far the rot has gone.

Full report here

ecfr.eu/publication/...

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