About CRU
The Conflict Research Unit (CRU) conducts research on the nexus between security and development with a special focus on integrated/ comprehensive approaches on conflict prevention, stabilisation and reconstruction in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Specialising in conducting applied, policy-oriented research and developing practical tools, the CRU aims to assist national and multilateral governmental and non-governmental organisations in improving their engagement in these complex situations. CRU is an integral part of the "Clingendael Security and Conflict Programme (CSCP).Read more »
CRU Policy Brief: The Egyptian 25 January Revolution at Year One: Challenges and opportunities in the transition towards democracy
April 4, 2012. The Egyptian Revolution recently passed its first anniversary, and the country now finds itself on the road towards democracy. Promisingly, parliamentary elections have taken place, a new constitution will be drafted in due course, and presidential elections are in sight. However, Egypt's new government faces a number of challenges, such as delivering a constitution that guarantees equality, and implementing necessary reforms. The international community can constructively support this phase of the transition, but its policy should be underpinned by: a willingness to connect with all new actors in the political field; a focus on the role of civil society groups and their function in democracy; and conscientious account taken of shifting regional alliances. Read more»
Cru Policy Brief: “Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform, A pragmatic approach to addressing the security and justice spectrum”
April 4, 2012. Policymakers and practitioners working on Rule of Law (RoL) Reform and Security Sector Reform (SSR) have a tendency to demarcate strict areas of competence between the two fields of programming. This is both counterproductive and unnecessary. To provide a different perspective, this Policy Brief presents the justice and security spectrum, a continuum running from the more 'kinetic' types of security to issues such as transitional justice and reconciliation. Realising that SSR and RoL Reform each have a comparative advantage in particular areas of this spectrum opens up a wider set of entry-points for reform. The linkages between these areas enable programmers to set up an incremental approach to progressively cover more issues along the whole spectrum as the reform process unfolds. Read more»
The Peace Security and Development Network Conference: Connecting constructive policy with local realities
March 27, 2012. On the 5th of April the PSDN organizes an interactive and innovative conference program with the aims to connect people, exchange knowledge, further discussions and develop new ideas. Read more»
Recent publications
| EN | The Political Economy of State-building in Situations of Fragility and Conflict: from Analysis to Strategy (Summary), Louise Anten, Ivan Briscoe and Marco Mezzera |
| EN | Hawks and fishermen, Ivan Briscoe |
| EN | Breaking the wave: critical steps in the fight against crime in Guatemala (Summary), Ivan Briscoe and Marlies Stappers |
| EN | Local justice and security providers in South Kivu: going local to support youth-neighborhood watch-community development groups (Summary), Eric Scheye |
| EN | Local justice and security development in Burundi: workplace associations as a pathway ahead (Summary), Eric Scheye |
| EN | Linking Security System Reform and Armed Violence Reduction - Programming note (Summary), Maria Derks and Megan Price |
| EN | Consolidating Libya's New Dawn: the Importance of Supporting Early Security and Justice (Summary), Kevin Steeves |
Media
| ES | Las elecciones en Colombia: una perspectiva europea, Ivan Briscoe |
| ES | La Guerra contra las Drogas en el mundo andino: La Unión Europea Y El Tráfico de Drogas proveniente De Los Andes, Ivan Briscoe |
| ES | A cambiar de amigos, Ivan Briscoe |