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15 Jul 2026

Director of the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies Participates in Wilton Park Dialogue on the Future of Transitional Justice

Dr. Ghassan Elkahlout, Director of the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS), participated in the dialogue “Transitional Justice in Contemporary Conflict Resolution”, organised by Wilton Park in partnership with the International Nuremberg Principles Academy. The event was held in the United Kingdom from 8 to 10 July 2026 and brought together a distinguished group of policymakers and international experts in peacebuilding, mediation, and transitional justice.

29 Jun 2026

The War on Iran: Regional Reverberations on the Afghanistan–Pakistan Conflict

The Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies convened an online webinar on 22 June 2026 to examine how the U.S.-Israel war on Iran is reshaping the Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict, regional security calculations, and prospects for mediation.

28 Jun 2026

CHS Concludes Workshop on Sudan's Research and Knowledge Ecosystem amid Conflict

The Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS), in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada, held a closed workshop titled “Sudan's Research and Knowledge Ecosystem amid Conflict" as part of the project “Enabling Research Ecosystems in Fragile MENA States: A Nexus-Informed Approach."

21 Jun 2026

Honoring World Refugee Day: Reimagining Humanitarian Financing and Protection for Displaced Women

Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS), in partnership with the University of Birmingham, convened an online webinar entitled “Inspiring humanitarian, development and peace nexus futures: Exploring the value-based philanthropy for displaced women: Engaging with Islamic philanthropy actors and principles," on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

9 Jun 2026

Mediation Experts Gather in Geneva to Shape the 2027 World Mediation Report

The peer review workshop provided strategic planning and an operational update on the upcoming Qatar Mediation Forum 2026, which will serve as a prominent global platform to carry forward these critical policy findings...

19 Apr 2026

Dr. Ghassan Elkahlout participating at the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum

The conversations unfolding at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum carry direct relevance for the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. The Center is preparing for the third Qatar Mediation Forum this December.

9 Apr 2026

New Issue Out | Journal of Peacebuilding & Development | April 2026

The Journal of Peacebuilding & Development (JPD) is delighted to announce the release of Volume 21, Issue 1, featuring original research that advances understanding of the peacebuilding–development nexus across a wide range of institutional, political, humanitarian, and post-conflict settings.

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