Overview
The Conflict, Security and Resilience Research Group examines the causes and consequences of conflict and insecurity, and how societies can prevent violence, protect people and strengthen democratic resilience. Our research spans terrorism, political violence, hybrid and state threats, human security, inequalities and systemic instability.
As threats become increasingly interconnected, transnational and active across both online and physical environments, effective responses require joined-up and adaptable approaches. We combine rigorous research and analysis with practical experience to help governments and international partners address complex security challenges and support sustainable peace.
Our Approach
Human-Centred National Security
We believe protecting people and upholding human rights are fundamental to effective national security. Our research takes a human-centred, conflict-sensitive, intersectional and gender-responsive approach, examining how security policies and responses can better reflect the needs and experiences of different communities. We champion inclusive approaches not only as a matter of principle, but as essential to effective security strategies and lasting impact.
Our Presence
London, Brussels and Nairobi
Our presence in London, Brussels and Nairobi connects us to key centres of national and international policymaking, enabling us to engage with decision-makers, support multilateral dialogue and understand how policy is implemented in practice. Our international reach also allows us to compare conflict dynamics across different regions and political and cultural contexts.
We combine this geographical expertise and access to policymakers with first-hand research and engagement at community level. As digital and AI-enabled tools create new opportunities for data collection and analysis, we seek to harness their benefits while maintaining the depth, authenticity and local understanding that come from working directly with communities.
Our team
Dr Jessica White
Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies
Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Joana de Deus Pereira
Senior Research Fellow
RUSI Europe
Christopher Hockey
Senior Research Fellow
RUSI Nairobi
Michael Jones
Senior Research Fellow
Conflict, Security and Resilience
Claudia Wallner
Research Fellow
Chris Goodenough
Programme Manager
Conflict, Security and Resilience
Our Work
Our work covers a range of topics across four core programme areas. Two analytical programmes examine conflict, security threats and violence, while two applied programmes address policy and practical response. In today’s interconnected world, all our programmes explore these phenomena both on- and offline, capturing the relevance of both digital and physical communities.
See below the four research programmes and range of associated projects.
Terrorism, Political Violence and Hybrid Threats
We examine how security threats operate, who is behind them and their impact on individuals, communities and societies.
Drivers of Conflict, Radicalisation and Instability
We explore how interconnected structural, political, social, economic and environmental factors shape and drive conflict dynamics, radicalisation and instability.
Human Security, Stabilisation and Peacebuilding
We examine how societies can strengthen protection, stability and resilience amid conflict and security threats.
Prevention, Resilience and Cohesion
We examine how societies can prevent violence and harmful influences, strengthen resilience and protect social cohesion and democratic values.
Latest publications
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Fellows
Professor Sultan Barakat
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Professor Katherine Brown
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Jennifer Dr Cole
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Simon Copeland
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Stephanie Daher
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Matthew de Waal
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Tom Fisher FRSA
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Matt Freear
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Rachel Grimes MBE
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Professor Stig Jarle Hansen
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Mike Hart CBE
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Georgia Holmer
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Natascha Hryckow
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Hani Ibrahim
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Timothy Kimaiyo
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Suraj Lakhani
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Galen Lamphere-Englund
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Edward Lemon
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Matthew LeRiche
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Sarah Marsden
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Luniya Msuku
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Theo Murphy
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Orzala Nemat
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Professor Peter Neumann
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dennis Okemwa
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Elizabeth Pearson
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Nicola Pedde
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Alexandra Phelan
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Alastair Reed
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Eric Rosand
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Gayatri Sahgal
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Simon Staffell
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Noah Tucker
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Isabella Vogel
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Yaniv Voller
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience; International Security
Dr Ian Westerman
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Emily Winterbotham
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Martine Zeuthen
RUSI Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Dr Kamil Zwolski
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Conflict, Security and Resilience
Related topic areas
RUSI’s work offers detailed conflict analysis set against different contexts, and examines conflict prevention, resolution and longer-term recovery.
Our work addresses the diverse and global nature of threats with research, programming and policy recommendations.
RUSI’s research explores ways to mitigate the risks from cyber attacks and build cyber-resilient societies.
RUSI examines significant issues related to EU foreign and security policy, focusing on the developing relationship with the UK, the war in Ukraine, and other regional conflicts.
We provide in-depth analysis of gender dynamics in foreign and security policy, including a focus on stabilisation, military response, counter-terrorism, and financial and cyber security.
We analyse how hostile state and non-state actors use hybrid activity, covert influence and strategic disruption to undermine security, resilience and democratic stability in the UK and among its partners and allies.
RUSI examines how migration and diaspora dynamics shape security, informing policy responses to conflict, organised crime, radicalisation, climate change and foreign influence.
We examine national resilience as a collective challenge, offering strategies for the UK and allies to enhance governance, infrastructure, and societal security.
We examine the evolving global counterterrorist financing landscape and seek to develop appropriate and relevant responses to the threat of terrorist financing.
