Intimate Governance
Research and insights on civil conflict, rebel governance, and state-building in the Global South.
About the Initiative
Intimate Rebel Governance is a comparative research initiative exploring how rebels govern and build legitimacy in the aftermath of war. Drawing from deep fieldwork in South Asia, the project investigates the micro-politics of trust, authority, and reintegration in post-conflict societies.
Research & Insights
Research & Insights
Research & Insights
Our research combines academic scholarship with fieldwork and policy engagement. We publish analysis, commentary, and research that contribute to debates on conflict, governance, and political change in South Asia and beyond.
Our Experts
Research & Insights
Research & Insights
Our work is guided by scholars and policy experts with deep knowledge of conflict studies, political development, and governance in the Global South.
Get in Touch
Research & Insights
Get in Touch
Interested in collaboration, research partnerships, or policy discussions? We welcome inquiries from researchers, institutions, and organizations working in related areas.
Conflict & Governance Experts
Our team brings together researchers and policy experts focused on civil conflict, rebel governance, and political development across the Global South. With deep regional knowledge of South Asia, we study the dynamics of state-building, political transitions, and emerging governance challenges.