The Terrorism and Conflict research group delivers bespoke internationally-focused research and advisory services for the UK, EU and wider global audiences. The group draws on its diverse experience and network of experts based in RUSI’s London and Nairobi offices, and works in collaboration with RUSI Europe.
Our team includes academics, former policy-makers, practitioners and researchers who deploy an evidence-based approach to support policy- and decision-making for counterterrorism, preventing and countering violent extremism, and conflict resolution. This multidisciplinary capability is complemented by our ability to include and convene an extensive formal and informal global network of high-level experts.
We aim to:
- Conduct world-class research and analysis on critical questions.
- Disseminate global best practice.
- Provide technical training, tailored to a range of regions and countries.
- Promote public understanding by hosting conferences, workshops and meetings.
- Facilitate policy debate on topical issues and make recommendations.
- Support greater collaboration between public and private sectors.
The team has multiple ongoing projects covering these issues, including in Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan, the UK and the rest of Europe. Our research is focused on helping drive more effective, inclusive and impactful policy and programming to address the ever-shifting landscape of conflict, extremism and terrorism.
Policy Briefs on the War in Ukraine
As part of a series of policy briefs collaboratively produced by the Global Center and the Royal United Services Institute, Claudia Wallner examines the relationship between the global far right, Russia, and the war in Ukraine.
As part of a series of policy briefs collaboratively produced by the Global Center and the Royal United Services Institute, Dr Jessica White addresses the implications of participation in and impacts of the fighting in Ukraine.
As part of a series of policy briefs collaboratively produced by the Global Center and the Royal United Services Institute, Emily Winterbotham addresses the impact of gendered narratives in the conflict in Ukraine.
Podcast series
Programmes
View the research programmes and projects by the Terrorism and Conflict research team, across their RUSI UK, RUSI Nairobi and RUSI Europe offices and Associate Fellow network.
Extremism and Terrorism Programme
This programme of work looks at potential drivers and modalities for the spread of violent ideologies.
Counterterrorism Policy Programme
This programme focuses on improving effectiveness and impact of counter-terrorism policy in the UK, EU, and internationally through our research and by providing training and support.
CT and P/CVE Programmatic Learning Programme
This programme is designed to assess the effectiveness of interventions in these fields as well as what is considered success and how it can be measured.
Conflict and Peacebuilding Programme
This multi-dimensional conflict and peacebuilding programme has been developed to better understand and address violent ecosystems.
Our team
London
Emily Winterbotham
Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies
Terrorism and Conflict
Dr Jessica White
Acting Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies
Terrorism and Conflict
Dr Antonio Giustozzi
Senior Research Fellow
Terrorism and Conflict
Claudia Wallner
Research Fellow
Michael Jones
Research Fellow
Terrorism and Conflict
Chris Goodenough
Programme Manager
Terrorism and Conflict
Brussels
Dr Joana de Deus Pereira
Senior Research Fellow
RUSI Europe
Petra Regeni
Research Analyst and Project Officer
RUSI Europe
Isabella Vogel
Project Manager and Coordinator, Terrorism & Conflict
RUSI Europe
Nairobi
Christopher Hockey
Senior Research Fellow
RUSI Nairobi
Joyce Kamau
Project Officer, Finance & Operations
RUSI Nairobi
Rose Chelangat
Violence Monitoring Consultant
Dennis Okemwa
Threat Analyst | RUSI Consultant
Fellows
Professor Sultan Barakat
Senior Associate Fellow - Expert in post-war reconstruction and state-building
Dr Tina Wilchen Christensen
Associate Fellow - Expert in mentorship-based approaches to reintegration, radicalisation and risk assessment
Jennifer Cole
Associate Fellow
Dr Simon Copeland
RUSI Associate Fellow
Dr Tom Fisher FRSA
RUSI Associate Fellow
Matt Freear
Associate Fellow
Adam Hadley CBE
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow
Professor Stig Jarle Hansen
Senior Associate Fellow - Expert in Islamism in the Horn of Africa and the Al-Shabaab group
Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Mike Hart CBE
Senior Associate Fellow
Georgia Holmer
Senior Associate Fellow
Dr James Khalil
Associate Fellow
Dr Daniel Koehler
Associate Fellow
Dr Suraj Lakhani
Associate Fellow
Galen Lamphere-Englund
Associate Fellow
Dr Sarah Marsden
Associate Fellow
Luniya Msuku
Associate Fellow
Dr Orzala Nemat
Senior Associate Fellow
Professor Peter Neumann
Senior Associate Fellow
Elizabeth Pearson
Associate Fellow
Dr Alexandra Phelan
Associate Fellow
Dr Alastair Reed
Associate Fellow
Eric Rosand
Senior Associate Fellow
Dr Gayatri Sahgal
Associate Fellow
Dr Simon Staffell
Associate Fellow
Dr Ian Westerman
RUSI Associate Fellow
Martine Zeuthen
Associate Fellow - Quality Assurance
Memberships & Associations
Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN)
RUSI is a member of the Academic Board for the Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Network. The Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN) is an international collaboration currently funded by the City of Stockholm. The Network is governed by the CTPN International Board, facilitated by London Resilience Group and hosted by the London Fire Commissioner. CTPN brings together strategic leaders, practitioners and academics to inform city-level policies and practices that build resilience to help keep our cities and communities safe from terrorism.
Find out moreThe International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT)
Dr Jessica White is an Associate Fellow with the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT). The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) is an independent think and do tank providing multidisciplinary policy advice and practical, solution-oriented implementation support on the rule of law, prevention and threat assessment, three vital pillars of effective counter-terrorism. ICCT’s work focuses on themes at the intersection of countering violent extremism and criminal justice sector responses, as well as human rights related aspects of counter-terrorism.
Find out moreRESOLVE Network
Director Emily Winterbotham is a Research Advisory Council member for the RESOLVE Network. The RESOLVE Network is a global consortium of researchers, research organisations, policymakers, and practitioners committed to empirically driven, locally defined research on the drivers of violent extremism and sources of community resilience. International stakeholders established RESOLVE to generate, facilitate, aggregate, and synthesise methodologically sound, locally informed research on the dynamics of violent extremism.
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