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Evidence-Based Conflict Prevention

By applying behavioral science research to understand the psychological and cultural roots of violence, reduce conflict in divided societies, because addressing underlying drivers leads to more sustainable and scalable peacebuilding interventions. This strategy emphasizes rigorous research and data-driven program design to prevent violence, distinguishing it from reactive or dialogue-based approaches. By focusing on measurable behavioral patterns and cultural narratives, organizations using this strategy develop scalable interventions that inform policy and practice in conflict-affected regions. It integrates academic research with practical application, creating a feedback loop between theory and field implementation.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Collaborates with the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict (CRIC) ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Conducts research in partnership with CRIC at Harris Manchester College and the Department of Politics and International Relations, contributing to the study of intractable conflict and helping to shape its research agenda.
  • Collaborating with the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict (CRIC) ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Conducts research with and through the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict (CRIC) at Harris Manchester College and the Department of Politics and International Relations, which the organization helped to found.
  • Conducting interdisciplinary scientific research on human cognition and behavior ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Deploys interdisciplinary research teams to conduct scientific research on human cognition and behavior in contexts of cooperation and competition, providing empirical evidence to decision-makers in public and private sectors globally.
  • Conducts field-based scientific research on human cognition and behavior ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Deploys interdisciplinary research teams globally to conduct custom cognitive and behavioral studies in diverse cultural contexts, focusing on cooperation, competition, radicalization, and sacred values, with findings used to inform public and private sector decision-makers.
  • Disseminates research through peer-reviewed publications and academic outlets ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Routinely publishes findings in high-impact scientific journals such as Science, Nature, PNAS, and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, as well as academic handbooks and policy journals, covering topics including radicalization, identity fusion, AI and extremism, and the psychology of conflict.
  • Hosting international workshops and forums ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Hosts international workshops and forums.
  • Hosts international workshops and forums ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Organizes and hosts international workshops and forums to convene experts, share research findings, and foster dialogue on issues related to human behavior, conflict resolution, and radicalization.
  • Publishing peer-reviewed research ARTIS CORPORATION -DBA ARTIS INTL
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    Routinely publishes peer-reviewed research results in leading scientific publications such as Science, PNAS, Nature journals, and various social science journals, including studies on radicalization, sacred values, and the will to fight.