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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 1d

🎓 A huge congratulations to Finn Klebe for successfully passing his viva at University College London (UCL)!
We’re delighted to celebrate this important academic achievement with him and wish him continued success in his research journey.
#CRSmembers #PhDsuccess #PeaceResearch

Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 14d

🌟 We were delighted to welcome participants from the CRS Emerging Scholars Initiative at last week’s Conflict Research Society Conference!

Their insights and enthusiasm brought fresh energy into our panels and conversations, reminding us how vital early-career voices are to the future of academia.

Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 16d

🎓 The Conflict Research Society is offering the Sydney Bailey Fund — small grants (up to £1,000) for PhD students conducting research in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and related fields.

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 19d

That’s a wrap on the 62nd Annual #CRS2025 Conference! 🎉
A huge thank-you to our speakers, participants, panel chairs, volunteers, and organisers for making this year such a success. We’re leaving inspired, challenged, and energised.
Stay tuned for more updates in our newsletter. Until next year! 🌟

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you for joining us and giving an incredible keynote!

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Adam Lichtenheld, PhD @alichtenheld.bsky.social · 19d

It was an honor to discuss my book at the @thecrs.bsky.social's annual conference, and I am grateful for "Guilt by Location" receiving this year's CRS book award. If you missed the keynote, don't worry, you can still order the book today!
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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 20d

Live at #CRS2025 🎤 Adam Lichtenheld, winner of the CRS Book of the Year, is presenting his groundbreaking research on strategic displacement as part of military & political tactics.

Grateful to our judges — and especially Corinne Bara for guiding the award process.

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Global Society @globalsociety.bsky.social · 19d

On the final day of the @thecrs.bsky.social conference, we can also announce that we have made Global Society Special Issue 38(1), "The Algorithmic Turn in Security and Warfare", freely accessible until 31/10/25. Read the whole issue here:

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Global Society

The Algorithmic Turn in Security and Warfare. Volume 38, Issue 1 of Global Society

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 19d

It’s the last day of the #CRS2025 Conference!
What’s been your favourite session, insight, or connection so far? ✨ Drop your thoughts below and keep tagging us—we love seeing the conversations continue online as much as in the hallways.

Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 20d

Live at #CRS2025 🎤 Adam Lichtenheld, winner of the CRS Book of the Year, is presenting his groundbreaking research on strategic displacement as part of military & political tactics.

Grateful to our judges — and especially Corinne Bara for guiding the award process.

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 20d

How’s everyone finding Day 1 of the #CRS2025 Conference? 🌍
Whether you’re deep in panels, networking over lunch, or soaking up a keynote, we’d love to hear what’s stood out to you so far. Share your highlights and don’t forget to tag us so we can amplify your reflections!

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 20d

Welcome Johanna!

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 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.

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 21d

We are off to a great start at #CRS2025! The workshop "The Research Flow" is exploring a framework for practicing scientific reflexivity in research. This afternoon we have more workshops on state formation and military responses.

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Finn Klebe @finnklebe.bsky.social · 22d

From Vancouver to Canterbury. Really looking forward to our @thecrs.bsky.social conference at the University of Kent from 17-19 Sep. It's been a great pleasure to be on the organising team again and we look forward to 200+ papers, panels, workshops, and high-level research/policy keynotes! 🎉#CRS2025

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 22d

A big thank you to Global Souths Hub, Third World Quarterly & Conflict, Security & Development for curating a Conference Spotlight on our theme Legitimacy in Conflict & Peace.

📚 Explore 10 free-to-view articles until 31 Oct 2025:
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Conference Spotlight & Free-to-view Articles: Legitimacy in Conflict and Peace - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB

Conflict Research Society (CRS) 2025 Annual Conference, themed “Legitimacy in Conflict and Peace,” begins tomorrow, from the 17th to 19th of September, at the University of Kent, Canterbury. The…

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Global Society @globalsociety.bsky.social · Sep 2

The @thecrs.bsky.social‬ annual conference for 2025 (Sep 17-19) is being hosted by ‪@kent.ac.uk‬ (which is where we are based), so our September monthly picks highlight recent research on conflict published in Global Society. Our Editor-in-Chief Rubrick Biegon is attending, so come and say hello!

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Civil Wars Journal @civilwarsjournal.bsky.social · 22d

Attending the Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social conference in Canterbury this week? Come along to our drinks reception tomorrow (see conference programme for details)! Interested in pitching work to us? Get in touch with @jamesworrall.bsky.social to fix a coffee meeting!

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · 22d

It starts tomorrow! 🎓✨ The CRS 62nd Annual Conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and students for days of rich discussion and new connections.
Don’t forget to tag us and add #CRS2025 to your posts—we’ll be resharing throughout the event!

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · Aug 25

🛰️ William Goodhin reflects on geolocating over 1,000 satellite images from media, NGOs & open sources—highlighting the promises and pitfalls of satellite-based OSINT.

📖 What I Learned from Geolocating 1,000 Satellite Images
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#OSINT #GeospatialAnalysis

What I Learned from Geolocating 1,000 Satellite Images

Given satellite imagery’s primary role as a visual commodity, its use in popular media is often bereft of details helpful to the would-be researcher.

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · Aug 20

We’re delighted to share findings from Lucy Kentish, recipient of the 2024 Sydney Bailey Fund!

She explores how education can address division in Northern Ireland through Integrated & Shared Education. With CRS support, she expanded her fieldwork with young people.

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Presenting Findings from the Sydney Bailey Fund 2024 Recipient: Lucy Kentish – CRS

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · Aug 20

🌌 Can nighttime light data help monitor rural conflict?
In a new article, Valerie Sticher & Corinne Bara explore the limits of satellite imagery in capturing conflict dynamics outside urban areas.

🛰️ The rural limits of nighttime light for conflict monitoring
🔗 Read the article:

The rural limits of conflict monitoring using nighttime lights - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - The rural limits of conflict monitoring using nighttime lights

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 Interested in conflict and peace research? Join a global community of academics, students, and practitioners committed to interdisciplinary dialogue.

✨ Network, publish, and participate in events through the Conflict Research Society.
🔗 Become a member: buff.ly/4UKi2vg
#CRSmembers #JoinCRS

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · Aug 18

📘 How does education reshape how people define terrorism?
New research by Betül Özturan, Peter Krause, and Liane Young shows public definitions evolve significantly after academic exposure.

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · Aug 13

🗳️ Peter Emerson continues his global critique of binary voting, travelling from Europe to China and Mongolia to promote preferential decision-making.
His journey includes lectures, field research, and demonstrations using DeBordaVote.

🧭 Read his full reflections:

After Jean-Charles de Borda, 1733-99 - DeBorda Institute - 2025-08 Mongolia: deliberative democracy

13/15th May, the National University of Mongolia debated traffic pollution in Ulaanbaatar, with an...

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Conflict Research Society @thecrs.bsky.social · Aug 12

🧠 From post-conflict reconciliation to political education, CRS members are producing timely, innovative work across peace and conflict studies.

📚 Want to explore the latest? Catch up on new publications, reflections, and global fieldwork in our latest newsletter.
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