Antônio Sampaio
@antoniosamp.bsky.social
Independent researcher and PhD candidate at the War Studies Department, King's College London. Focused on urban safety, violence prevention, crime and conflict. Previously Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, IISS. Former journalist.
And many congrats to @stanleycenter.org and @peaceinourcities.org for the fantastic thought leadership on this idea and its many policy implications.
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And many congrats to @stanleycenter.org and @peaceinourcities.org for the fantastic thought leadership on this idea and its many policy implications.
My chapter explores exclusionary boundaries - how invisible borders in cities become activated when conflict escalates, turning into a matter of life or death for communities. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
My chapter explores exclusionary boundaries - how invisible borders in cities become activated when conflict escalates, turning into a matter of life or death for communities. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Link to the report just launched by @wateraid.bsky.social washmatters.wateraid.org/publications...
Water and climate: Rising risks for urban populations | WASH Matters
Water extremes put cities at risk. This report highlights how the cities facing the worst climate impacts are often those with the highest social vulnerability
washmatters.wateraid.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Link to the report just launched by @wateraid.bsky.social washmatters.wateraid.org/publications...
I’m also happy to see States of Fragility has cited our GI-TOC reports examining organised crime activities linked to urbanisation, including infiltration into transport hubs, housing and land crimes and territorial control.
globalinitiative.net/initiatives/...
globalinitiative.net/initiatives/...
Cities & Illicit Economies | GI-TOC
Organized crime and illicit economies have a profound impact on urban governance and the security of the increasing share of the global population living in cities.
globalinitiative.net
February 25, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I’m also happy to see States of Fragility has cited our GI-TOC reports examining organised crime activities linked to urbanisation, including infiltration into transport hubs, housing and land crimes and territorial control.
globalinitiative.net/initiatives/...
globalinitiative.net/initiatives/...