Regional Responses to Conflict during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Regional organisations have played significant roles in managing conflicts, and this work has continued throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. There are active conflicts across many areas of the globe, and the pandemic has impacted both the nature of some conflicts and responses to these conflicts. This blog highlights ongoing work by the African Union (AU) and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to adapt their peace and security work and respond to ongoing conflicts in the light of Covid-19 while also raising key questions for future research about how the pandemic may transform conflict management.