Conference \ Prevention of radicalisation in NRW. How can the capacities of experts be strengthened?
In this online conference on 30 November 2021, BICC will present final findings from its project on prevention of radicalisation and will discuss key recommendations to the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (in German language). » more
International conference \ Between concepts and reality–How to deal with armed groups in transition phases of violent conflict?
On 11 and 12 November 2021, BICC conducted its annual international conference “Between concepts and reality – How to deal with armed groups in transition phases of violent conflict?” (online). » more
Peace- and Statebuilding in Afghanistan \ Partial Success or Predictable Failure?
On 19 October 2021, 18:00–19:30 hrs Käte-Hamburger Kolleg / Centre for Global Cooperation Research and Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC), in cooperation Institute for Development and Peace (INEF), will jointly organize a Käte Hamburger Dialogue on Peace- and Statebuilding in Afghanistan (online). » more
BICC has as new name \ Leading German peace and conflict research institute is now “Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies”
BICC, founded in 1994 as “Internationales Konversionszentrum Bonn – Bonn International Center for Conversion” will now be named the “Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies” as of 15 September 2021. With this step, the second-largest peace and conflict research institute in Germany is marking the advancement and broadening of its research and advisory activities. » more
Event Peace Report 2021 \ Europe can do more—Also in conflicts in eastern Europe?
Globally, the conflict situation remains at a high level, and Europe is no exception. Nagorno-Karabakh and Donbas represent de facto regimes where violence has recently escalated or is always threatening to escalate. How can negotiation processes be strengthened? How can the German government and the European Union improve their early warning systems to better assess the potential for escalation? » more
Press Release
Neue Publikation \ Bericht 2021 zum Stand der Extremismusforschung (28 September 2021)
New TRAFIG publication \ Now more than ever: Afghans in Pakistan need more mobility and durable solutions to stay (3 September 2021)
Neue Publikation \ Ausstiegsarbeit mit Rückkehrerinnen und Rückkehrern aus dschihadistischen Gruppen in Deutschland (16 August 2021, in German)
Event
FFVT Scholarly Workshop „Forced Migration and Dynamics of Political Mobilisation: Conceptual Approaches, Comparative and Case Studies“, 7 December 2021 (in English)
"Contestation over migration and rights in the context of forced displacement - How do we study it?", online panel discussion, 6 December 2021 (in English)
"Radikalisierungsprävention in NRW. Wie können die Kapazitäten von Multiplikator: innen und Fachkräften gestärkt werden?", online conference, 30 November 2021 (in German)
New Publications
BICC in the Media
"Hybridkrieg an der EU-Außengrenze", Interview with Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, Deutschlandradio, 14 November 2021, 08:11 hrs (in German)
"Flüchtlingssituation Belarus/Polen: Studiogespräch mit Prof. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder", Phoenix, 10 November 2021 (in German)
"Nach Afghanistan-Debakel - Ertüchtigungs- und Stabilisierungseinsätze auf dem Prüfstand", script of podcast Streitkräfte und Strategien (NDR Info) by Jerry Sommer with quotes by Conrad Schetter, 7 November 2021 (in German)
"Nach Afghanistan-Debakel - Ausbildungseinsätze auf dem Prüfstand", Conrad Schetter in Podcast NDR Info, 6 November 2021 (in German)
"Ideologische (Ab)gründe der Taliban". Katja Mielke in DW, 2 November 2021 (in German)
