Institute Clingendael

Institute Clingendael is a leading Dutch think tank and a diplomatic academy on international affairs. The Institute provides public and private sector organizations with in-depth analysis of global developments in the fields of international security, conflict management, European integration and EU external action. The Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ was established in 1983 as a non-profit foundation and currently employs around 100 staff, the majority of whom are employed in either research or training activities.

Conflict Research Unit
The Conflict Research Unit (CRU) is a specialized team within the Clingendael Institute, conducting applied, policy-oriented research and developing practical tools that assist national and multilateral governmental and non-governmental organizations in their engagement in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Taking the broader political economy of conflict as a starting point, CRU’s research aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of international efforts in response to present-day conflict and fragility. By providing independent, interdisciplinary and evidence-based advice to decision-makers in organizations with a significant foreign policy, investment or development portfolio, CRU enables policymakers and practitioners to take informed action against the human suffering caused by violent conflict today.

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