Sinan al-Hawat is a London-based researcher specialising in complex emergencies and humanitarian aid. He holds an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as a postgraduate degree in Islamic Studies and Humanities from the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. 

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Accord Insight Issue 2: Engaging armed groups

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