Resources

When the elephants fight, the grass gets trampled

Building on past Saferworld research, this series of illustrated long-reads shares the perspectives of Somalis that have lived through three decades of conflict. They chronicle their own experiences and their perspectives of international interventions in the country.

Syria’s ‘safe zone’: a new cycle of violence under the banner of ‘security’

Turkey’s government claims its latest military offensive into north-east Syria will establish a ‘safe zone’ of stability where displaced refugees can resettle. But as Bilal Sukkar argues, this incursion will only fuel tension and lead to future cycles of violence.

Supporting industry compliance with arms and export controls: perspectives from Sweden and Singapore

Experts from around the world recently came together in Vienna to exchange opinions on how to strengthen public-private collaboration on regulating the trade of weapons and other dangerous goods. Janine Green-Holmen and George Tan Swee Cheng attended the event and shared their thoughts with us.

Registration for our training, ‘Doing things differently’, is now open

Saferworld is now offering a workshop to share our monitoring, evaluation and learning approach.

Time for a new, sustainable European approach to migration

As European Union leaders take up their new posts, Bénédicte Goderiaux and Lucia Montanaro argue that they have an opportunity to put the core values of the EU – peace, sustainable development and human rights – back at the heart of its migration policy.

Support for local peacebuilding is critical for the future of South Sudan

A joint statement on the situation in South Sudan on the International Day of Peace.

Celebrating International Day of Peace

The UK’s arms-to-Saudi quagmire: from tragedy to farce

Despite a June court decision barring the UK Government from approving arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the UK’s International Trade Secretary has admitted to granting two licences in violation of the ruling. Roy Isbister argues that this is yet another example of how the current UK system is fundamentally flawed.

A lack of funding is holding back US leadership on Women, Peace and Security

Two years ago, the Women, Peace and Security Act was signed into law, enshrining and prioritizing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda within US foreign policy. Now Congress and the White House must act to fund it.