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At World Bank Group’s Fragility Forum 2026, The Fund for Peace contributed to the conversation on strengthening institut...
06/10/2026

At World Bank Group’s Fragility Forum 2026, The Fund for Peace contributed to the conversation on strengthening institutions, governance, and resilience in contexts affected by fragility, conflict, and violence.

The conference focused on four main themes that underpin the majority of FFP’s work:
1. Anticipating risks rather than merely reacting.
2. Differentiating approaches tailored for maximum impact.
3. Creating jobs and meaningful work.
4. Strengthening operations and partnerships.

Environmental sustainability depends on more than sound environmental policy alone.As climate and ecological pressures g...
06/05/2026

Environmental sustainability depends on more than sound environmental policy alone.

As climate and ecological pressures grow, understanding how governance, economic resilience, and state capacity influence environmental outcomes becomes increasingly important.

Through The Fragile States Index, we at The Fund for Peace explore the links between fragility and environmental vulnerability to help inform more effective policy solutions.

Children are often the first and among the most deeply affected victims of conflict. In 2024, the UN verified a record 4...
06/05/2026

Children are often the first and among the most deeply affected victims of conflict. In 2024, the UN verified a record 41,370 grave violations against children, including killing and maiming, recruitment by armed groups, sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools and hospitals, and the denial of humanitarian access.

These violations do not occur in a vacuum. They are often preceded by rising fragility, weakening institutions, deteriorating public services, and declining social cohesion. Protecting children requires acting on warning signs before fragility escalates into crisis and violence.

We are pleased to welcome Kyle Thompson to The Fund for Peace as a Legal Research Assistant. Kyle’s expertise in intercu...
06/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome Kyle Thompson to The Fund for Peace as a Legal Research Assistant. Kyle’s expertise in intercultural conflict will support FFP’s wider portfolio of human rights and conflict prevention.
 
We are excited to have Kyle join the team as we continue advancing peace, accountability, and resilience around the world.
 

On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, this year’s theme “Invest In Peace” highlights the importance of strengthen...
05/29/2026

On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, this year’s theme “Invest In Peace” highlights the importance of strengthening peacekeeping operations by ensuring they have the necessary resources to carry out their missions. Investing in peace protects civilians, builds lasting political solutions, and reduces violence.
 
At FFP, we honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of peacekeepers around the world. This reaffirms our belief that sustainable peace is built through cooperation, protection, and trust.

 
Sources: United Nations, UN Peacekeeping, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

05/22/2026

In this Ask Paul video, FFP’s President and Executive Director Paul Turner explores how climate change is emerging as one of the most significant challenges affecting state resilience and fragility worldwide. He discusses how climate-related pressures increasingly intersect with governance, security, and social cohesion, impacting communities and institutions across the globe.
 
Drawing on insights from the Fragile States Index, Paul highlights the importance of early warning and early response mechanisms in mitigating climate-related risks. He also explores how data-driven tools and analysis can empower local stakeholders including policymakers, business leaders, and community actors to make informed decisions that strengthen resilience and support long-term stability.
 
At the Fund for Peace, we provide in-depth analysis of state resilience and fragility through rigorous, data-driven indices and methodologies.
 
This video is part of our ongoing Ask Paul series—follow the link in our bio to learn more.
 

We are pleased to welcome Ilgım Kutlu as a Research Assistant. Ilgım will support The Fund for Peace’s wider portfolio, ...
05/20/2026

We are pleased to welcome Ilgım Kutlu as a Research Assistant. Ilgım will support The Fund for Peace’s wider portfolio, contributing to research and analysis across our programs including work on the Fragile States Index.

We’re excited to have her on board as we continue advancing peace, accountability, and resilience around the world.

On the International Day of Living Together in Peace, this year’s theme “Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion and ...
05/16/2026

On the International Day of Living Together in Peace, this year’s theme “Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion and Reconciliation” highlights the importance of strengthening understanding and cooperation in an increasingly fragmented world.

Peace is sustained not only through institutions, but through inclusive dialogue, social cohesion, and the willingness to bridge divides. Building trust across communities remains essential to preventing conflict and fostering resilient societies.

At FFP, we recognize that sustainable peace requires people-centered approaches that promote inclusion, resilience, and cooperation at every level of society.

Sources:UNESCO , UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency , Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre

Sudan is entering its fourth consecutive year of civil war, with fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Su...
05/07/2026

Sudan is entering its fourth consecutive year of civil war, with fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces continuing to drive one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. The conflict has not only intensified insecurity but also reversed years of fragile progress in governance and state capacity.

The Fragile States Index (FSI) helps us understand the scale and drivers of Sudan’s current fragility. The Security Apparatus Indicator reflects the fragmentation of the state’s monopoly on violence, as competing armed actors engage in sustained conflict, deploy heavy weaponry, and contribute to widespread civilian insecurity. The Human Flight & Brain Drain Indicator captures the large-scale outflow of skilled professionals and the erosion of human capital, as prolonged instability disrupts essential services and undermines long-term recovery.

The FSI is an annual ranking of 179 countries based on the different pressures they face that impact their levels of fragility in political, social, and economic terms. Learn more about The Fund for Peace’s through the link in our bio.

Source: BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Human Rights Watch, International Rescue Committee

Declines in press freedom are increasingly associated with rising state fragility and shrinking civic space. The Reporte...
05/03/2026

Declines in press freedom are increasingly associated with rising state fragility and shrinking civic space.

The Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index (2026) finds that less than 1% of the global population lives in countries with “good” press freedom, while over half lives in countries that operate under extremely restricted media conditions.

As media freedom contracts, the quality and accessibility of information deteriorates, enabling misinformation, deepening polarization, and eroding social cohesion.

Research by The Fund for Peace emphasizes that independent media is central to maintaining a functioning “public square,” where diverse groups can engage constructively. Within its Fragile States Index framework, civic space, defined by access to rights and reliable information, is a foundational pillar of state resilience. FFP’s work further shows that restrictions on media freedom contribute to information silos, “hate spin,” and escalating inter-group tensions, ultimately weakening social cohesion, inclusion, and state legitimacy.

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