My research is designed not only to advance academic debates but also to shape real-world policy and practice. I regularly advise governments, multilateral organisations, and civil society actors on issues of conflict, security, and global illicit economies. I have briefed senior officials in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia — including ministries of defence and foreign affairs, as well as NATO and the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate.
Through my collaborations with the United Nations, I have supported practitioners in mediation and in navigating the dynamics of non-state armed groups. My expertise has informed high-level dialogues at the World Economic Forum and contributed directly to peace processes and ceasefire negotiations in contexts of protracted conflict and fragile transitions.
My work has been recognised by a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, leading international bodies, and agenda-setting global fora. By building bridges between research and policy, I aim to ensure that evidence-based insights contribute directly to more effective strategies for peace, security, and international cooperation.
Future Challenges: Preventing war
Redefining security and peacebuilding in the age of illicit flows: A spotlight interview with Dr. Annette Idler
Since 2015, the partnership between UNSSC and Oxford University has evolved into a dynamic collaboration, resulting in the development of training modules designed to assist UN personnel in effectively engaging with armed militias and non-state actors.
In this edition of the UNSSC spotlight interview with UNSSC’s Francesco Gheradi, we delve into the insights of Dr. Annette Idler, whose research is driven by a commitment to understanding human resilience in regions where state authority is limited or fragmented, particularly in borderlands. These areas often elude the traditional security frameworks that prioritize state-centric and military-focused approaches.
Dr. Idler discusses critical themes and the implications for peacebuilding and security in complex environments.
Tools and Approaches in Negotiation with Non-State Actors
In July 2022, Annette Idler discussed “Tools and Approaches in Negotiation with Non-State Actors” as part of a Harvard Humanitarian Initiative Thematic Briefing Webinar Series. You can watch it here:
Annette Idler 
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