Oxford Research Group

The Perils of Remote Warfare: Finding a Political Settlement with Counter-Terrorism in the Driving Seat

Despite efforts to address the broader causes of instability, the current use of remote warfare has been predominantly military-focused and counter-terrorism oriented, often to the detriment of broader political efforts. Read more
Climate Change, Populism and National Security

Climate disruption is the human security challenge of our age. With carbon emissions again rising and the world well off course delivering on the commitments it made in Paris three years ago, this briefing looks at this challenge as well as the rising influence of populist nationalism in key countries, including the US and BRIC states. Read more
UN Special Envoy Attends ORG Yemen Workshop

Oxford Research Group and its local partner Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies recently held a workshop on building collective strategic capacity for the Yemeni governorates of Hadhramaut and Marib. Read more
‘Light Footprint’ Operations Keep US Troops in the Dark

With fewer troops to gather intelligence, American forces are vulnerable to locals’ manipulation. Read more

Breaking the cycle of violence

ORG promotes international policy-making that is inclusive, accountable, sustainable and effective.
We work to transform thinking about security, helping to break out of the cycle of conflict and violence.

Programme Assistant, Strategic Peacebuilding Programme

ORG is looking for a well-organised administrator with experience of grant monitoring and reporting to join its Strategic Peacebuilding team. Working from London on projects in Palestine, Israel, Jordan and Yemen, the ideal candidate will match numeric skills, a sharp eye for detail, a passion for peacebuilding and some knowledge of the Middle East, its politics, culture and languages.

Military Capacity Building as a “One Size Fits All” Solution to Norway and Nato’s Security Challenges in Fragile States

Emily Knowles, the Remote Warfare Programme's Director, will be talking at a Peace Research Institute Oslo event in December.

Westminster Round-up | October 2018

Westminster’s October agendas were once again dominated by discussions on the value and impact of the UK’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Latest news

Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen in War is Boring

Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen has recently published an article on War is Boring, discussing news stories of US trained Cameroonian forces committing human rights abuses. Read more
Emily Knowles at the University of Exeter

On November 22 the Remote Warfare Programme Director Emily Knowles delivered a lecture for students and faculty at Exeter University’s Centre for International Law. Read more
Abigail Watson Presents at the University of Glasgow

Abigail Watson presented at the University of Glasgow’s “International Law Under Pressure” event on November 19. Read more

Upcoming events

Military Capacity Building as a “One Size Fits All” Solution to Norway and Nato’s Security Challenges in Fragile States

Emily Knowles, the Remote Warfare Programme's Director, will be talking at a Peace Research Institute Oslo event in December. Read more
Start: 5^th December, 2018 at 9:30am

End: 5^th December, 2018 at 11:30am

Published: 20^th November, 2018

Updated: 26^th November, 2018

Author: Alasdair McKay

Location: Litteraturhuset , Wergelandsveien 29 , Oslo
Related topics:
- The Remote Warfare Programme
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