LSE: Security in Conflict-Affected Regions

To function as citizens, people need to feel safe in their own environment. Security, therefore, is typically ensured by state institutions. In conflict-affected situations, however, citizens can no longer depend on the state to provide them with the security they need. This series investigates what security means for individuals or groups of individuals who live in conflict-affected areas and who are vulnerable, for instance because they belong to a minority. We are particularly interested in local or informal arrangements between the state and (ethnic) groups that address security issues.