Conflict and insecurity can devastate lives, halt development, and erase decades of progress.
While peace is essential for communities to thrive, millions around the world continue to face civil wars, political instability, organized violence, and fragile institutions.
At CID, our research in conflict, peace, and security explores the root causes of violence and the pathways to sustainable peace. Faculty affiliates from across Harvard examine how governance, identity, inequality, and institutional fragility contribute to conflict and shape prospects for stability.
Their work spans topics such as rebel governance, policing, terrorism, and post-conflict recovery. From studying the economics of war and peace-building to designing strategies for conflict prevention and resolution, CID researchers are generating evidence to inform policies that support peace, resilience, and inclusive development.
Harvard CID Faculty Affiliates Confronting the Challenges of Conflict, Peace, & Security
Dara Kay Cohen
Melani Cammett
Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs, Department of Government; Director, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Rafael Di Tella
William Ziegler Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
Natalia Garbiras-Diaz
Roya Talibova
Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman Assistant Professor of International Relations, Harvard Kennedy School
Jaya Wen
CID Faculty Affiliates
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Harvard CID Faculty Publications
Read the latest research from CID faculty affiliates on conflict, peace, and security, exploring topics such as the root causes and consequences of conflict, peacebuilding strategies, terrorism, policing, and rebel governance. These publications offer data-driven insights to inform policy and support efforts to prevent, manage, and resolve conflict for lasting security and development.
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