Between Counterinsurgency & Conflict Resolution: Military and Political Engagement with Violent Non-state Groups by Ajay Sethi

Colonel (rtd) Ajay Sethi has a multifaceted experience of counter-insurgency operations, both during his distinguished career in the Indian army and his current role in the UN, where has developed a holistic political approach to engaging with non-state armed groups (NSAGs). In conversation with Dr Annette Idler, he will draw on over 29 years of professional experience on conflict analysis, mapping and engaging with NSAGs, mediation, cease fire management, conflict resolution and reconciliation in South Sudan (UNMIS), Sudan (Darfur/UNAMID), Libya (UNSMIL), Yemen, Somalia (UNSOM), Myanmar and Syria.

Wharton Room, All Souls College, High Street, OX1 4AL

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