Staff

Richard Reeve

Chief Executive, Oxford Research Group Read more

Emily Knowles

Director, Remote Warfare Programme Read more

Priti Sesha

Director, Finance and Operations Read more

Marwa Baabbad

Project Manager - Yemen, Strategic Peacebuilding Programme Read more

Abigail Watson

Senior Research Officer, Remote Warfare Programme Read more

Liam Walpole

Senior Advocacy Officer, Remote Warfare Programme Read more

Alexander Scott

Senior Programme Officer, Strategic Peacebuilding Programme Read more

Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen

Research and Advocacy Assistant, Remote Warfare Programme Read more

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Emily Knowles speaks at PAX and Chatham House Event

On 15 May, Emily Knowles, Director of the Remote Warfare Programme, joined an expert panel at an event at the Solvay Library in Brussels entitled, “EU Perspectives on Remote Warfare”.

The International Criminal Court and Africa: An Interview with Phil Clark

Phil Clark discusses the International Criminal Court's approach to Africa and how it has affected politics in the region.

Marginalised Narratives of the Rwandan Genocide: An Interview with Giorgia Doná

25 years on from the Rwandan genocide, Giorgia Doná discusses her extensive field research examining the genocide's untold stories.

Richard Reeve speaks at Finnish Institute for International Affairs

Oxford Research Group (ORG) Chief Executive Richard Reeve joined the Finnish Institute for International Affairs (FIIA) in Helsinki on 14 May to discuss UK approaches to climate security policy-making.

The Role of Youth in Peacebuilding: Challenges and Opportunities

Young people are frequently ‘othered’ in discussions about conflict. This is a dangerous practice as youths can play a very positive role aiding peacebuilding in societies recovering from conflict.

Making Bad Economies: The Poverty of Mexican Drug Cartels

Some stories say that local economies benefit from cartels in Mexico. But research suggests that the areas most plagued by drug-related violence have seriously suffered economically.

ORG's Vision

Oxford Research Group (ORG) is an independent organisation that has been influential for over 35 years in pioneering new, more strategic approaches to security and peacebuilding. Based in London since 2006, ORG continues to pursue cutting edge research and advocacy in the United Kingdom and abroad while managing innovative peacebuilding projects in several Middle Eastern countries.

Remote Warfare: Lessons Learned from Contemporary Theatres

This report is a first attempt to identify some of the factors that have helped or hindered the UK’s current approach to remote warfare.

Weavers of Peace: The Higaonon Tribe in the Philippines

The Higaonon, an indigenous tribe in Northern Mindanao in the southern Philippines, have preserved an ancient system of conflict resolution which has enabled them to be a truly peaceful community. However, there is a need to ensure that this knowledge is not lost in the future.

The Cyprus Problem: Why Solve a Comfortable Conflict?

Several diplomatic efforts have been made both domestically and internationally to enhance peaceful unity since the start of the Cyprus Problem. Despite the shortcomings of past efforts, it is still desirable not only to resolve the issue, but also to do so in a timely manner.

Why Does UN Humanitarian Intervention Remain Selective?

Over the past two decades, the United Nations Security Council has responded more strongly to some humanitarian crises than to others. This variation in Security Council action raises the important question of what factors motivate United Nations intervention.