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Westminster Round-Up | March 2020

Liam Walpole and Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen discuss the latest defence and security policy developments in UK politics. Read more
Special Podcast | 5 Years into the War in Yemen – Debunking 5 Myths

Marwa Baabbad is joined by the Middle East Institute's Nadwa Al-Dawsari and Fatima Abo Alasrar to debunk five popular myths about the conflict in Yemen. Read more
ORG Explains #13: UK Defence Reviews

This Explainer will explore what the Integrated Review is, why it is being done and what it might contain. Read more
Austerity in the Age of COVID-19: A Match Made in Hell?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as the biggest crisis facing the world since the end of the Second World War. The pandemic has raised serious questions about whether the political and economic systems in many states can deal with a crisis of this nature. Read more

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Marwa Baabbad Joins UN-Convened Consultative Meeting in Jordan

From February 26-28, Marwa Baabbad, ORG’s Head of International Projects, joined a two-day consultative meeting with Yemeni public and political figures today in Amman, Jordan.

Fusion Doctrine in Five Steps: Lessons Learned from Remote Warfare in Africa

This report on the roll out of the UK’s new Fusion Doctrine in Africa is the first independent assessment of the Doctrine’s potential to tackle instability on the continent.

Children and Conflict: An Interview with Katrina Lee-Koo

Katrina Lee-Koo discusses how children both struggle within and shape conflict zones.

Latest news

Abigail Watson Presents at Agile Warrior Symposium

From 9 to 11 March 2020, Abigail Watson, ORG's Research Manager, took part in a symposium entitled ‘Future Land Challenges’ at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Read more
Abigail Watson Speaks at Chatham House Event

On 5 March 2020, Abigail Watson, ORG's Research Manager, joined an expert panel at Chatham House to discuss the key themes of a new book on intelligence and accountability. Read more
Call for papers: African Studies Association of the UK – Remote Warfare in Africa

ORG is hosting a panel at the 28th ASAUK biennial conference in 2020. Proposals should be submitted electronically by 22 March, 2020. Read more