The Centre for the Study of Illicit Economies, Violence and Development at SOAS, and the Royal United Services Institute, are organising a series of six seminars which will bring together academics, students, policy makers and practitioners with an interest and engagement in questions of illicit economies, violence and development.

The next event is 8 December on the everyday life of drugs: producers, dealers, consumers, enforcers. The event takes place at SOAS but can be watched online. Register on Eventbrite.

The seminar on 12 January 2023 entitled “Militias, coercive brokers and public authority” will explore the entanglements between para state armed groups, illicit economies, organised crimes and formal politics. Register for the online event.

Gilbert Achcar, Professor of Development Studies and International Relations spoke to Iran International News channel about the current situation in Iran. Watch on Youtube.