The CECRI (Centre d'Etude des Crises et Conflits Internationaux) is a research centre at Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Its central aim is to provide analyses and to conduct academic research on contemporary international crises and conflicts. It currently hosts 19 research members, plus associates, and the current head is Prof. Amine Ait-Chaalal.
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Research
Research at CECRI is organized around three topics:
These research programmes are launched for a renewable period of five years. They guide the priorities of the CECRI's activity at every level (publication, networks, teaching...).
Teaching
As a part of the School of political and social sciences of the faculté des Sciences Politiques, Economiques, Sociales et de Communication of the Université Catholique de Louvain, CECRI plays a role in the formation of the students in international relations.
Partnerships and international networks
The CECRI is involved in the networks on international relations.