Department of Peace and Conflict Research

For staff

The department’s information for staff is available in the staff gateway

For students

The department’s information for students is available in the student gateway

Peace and Conflict Research is a young discipline that addresses crucial issues in a troubled world. Why are there armed conflicts? How do we reach a durable peace? Our research and teaching focus on building the foundations for understanding the context of these key issues.

Media

5/19/2026
Rädsla tystar kvinnliga politiker i debatten
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5/17/2026
Operation Sindoor was a stress test India failed
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5/16/2026
Samarbeten med universitet i Israel höjer varningsflaggor
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UCDP

Explore and download data from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program.

VIEWS

Explore the monthly conflict predictions from the Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System (VIEWS).

AMC

The Alva Myrdal Centre for Nuclear Disarmament (AMC) provides teaching, research, and policy support.

Education

Learn more about the Bachelor, Master, PhD Programmes, and the Rotary Peace Center.

Outreach

Social Media

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Podcast

Listen to our podcast Researching Peace