What is the Tami Steinmetz Centre for Peace Research?

Introduction Tami Steinmetz Centre For Peace Research is an academic research institution of Tel Aviv University which surveys public opinion regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Outline The centre publishes monthly surveys about the current state of public opinion. It is most famous for the “Peace Index”, a numerical… Read More

What is the Peace Research Institute Olso?

Introduction The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO; Norwegian: Institutt for fredsforskning) is a private research institution in peace and conflict studies, based in Oslo, Norway, with around 100 employees. It was founded in 1959 by a group of Norwegian researchers led by Johan Galtung, who was also the institute’s first director (1959-1969). It publishes the… Read More

What is the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt?

Introduction The Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (acronym: PRIF, German: Leibniz-Institut Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung, short HSFK) is a research institute in Frankfurt am Main focused on violent international and internal conflicts and research of conditions for and promotion of the concept of peace. With over 90 employees (as of 2019), PRIF is one of… Read More

What is the Geneva International Peace Research Institute?

Introduction The Geneva International Peace Research Institute (GIPRI, French: Institut international de recherches pour la paix à Genève) is a non-governmental organisation based in Geneva. Outline It was founded in 1980 and its aim is to understand wars in order to better avoid them. Publications The Cahiers du GIPRI are the main publication of the… Read More

What is the Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies?

Introduction The Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC), established in 1994, is a research institute located in Bonn, Germany. Outline While the focus of BICC’s work initially centred on the conversion of military facilities and equipment to civilian uses (hence its name), the institute’s research has expanded to other areas of peace and development,… Read More

What is the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute?

Introduction Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute based in Stockholm. It was founded in 1966 and provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control. The research is based on open sources and is directed to decision-makers, researchers, media and… Read More