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Chatham House’s XCEPT research explores transnational conflict across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa. By tracing the movement of people, goods, and capital across borders, the programme examines how conflict extends beyond national boundaries and what this means for effective policy and programming.
The research focuses on three case studies, each offering analysis and recommendations to inform international responses to cross-border conflict.

The case study featured in this video looks at how the conflict in Libya has fuelled the dramatic rise of human smuggling and trafficking since 2011. It highlights how the collapse of state authority and the emergence of a conflict economy enabled these flows to grow, with effects that reverberate across the region.

You can find out more in the following research papers on the topic:
'How migrant smuggling has fuelled conflict in Libya: A systems analysis of key transit hubs':
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/02/...

'Tracing the ‘continuum of violence’ between Nigeria and Libya: How the movement of people from Edo State fuels the Libyan conflict economy':
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2024/07/...

'Tackling the Niger–Libya migration route: How armed conflict in Libya shapes the Agadez mobility economy':
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2024/07/...

This research is part of the Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) research programme, funded by UK International Development:
https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us...