• Methods of peace and conflict studies;
• Causes, dynamics, management and prevention of armed conflicts and other forms of armed violence: 
  -- global trends in armed conflict, terrorism, one-sided violence against civilians, criminal violence etc. and in violence control;
  -- theoretical and comparative analysis of peace processes;
  -- political economy of conflicts; armed conflicts, shadow economy and transnational crime;
  -- international conflict management mechanisms and strategies;
  -- humanitarian aspects of armed conflicts;
  -- transnational terrorism.
• The role of social movements and non-state actors in modern international politics: 
  -- the role of social movements and non-governmental organizations in conflict management and conflict prevention;
  -- the role of non-state actors in armed violence;
  -- conflicts and networks.

Group on Peace and Conflict Studies edits the IMEMO journal "Pathways to Peace and Security"

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