The Czech Slovak Institute of Oriental Studies
A data-driven research institute focused on migration, food security, and regional stability across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa.
Mission
The Czech-Slovak Institute of Oriental Studies is an independent, Slovakia-registered research institute. We pair a qualitative field network with partner research across Syria, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. CSIORS partners with BRIDGE Research & Innovation in Addis Ababa.
We report conditions as observed in the field, cross-check them against sources such as WFP, REACH, and ACLED, and put every claim through a human editor before publication.
Partnerships
CSIORS maintains an institutional partnership with BRIDGE Research & Innovation (Parliaments. Peace. Policy.) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This collaboration strengthens our analytical coverage of the Horn of Africa and supports our field data collection in the region.
Methodology
Field collection, early-warning scoring, cross-referencing, and human review. Read our full methodology →
Field Network
Our field network and partner research span Syria, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
Team
11 researchers and authors. Active editorial team of 5.
Editorial Team
Affiliated Fellows
David Aworawo
University of Lagos / CSIORS
International Relations, African Politics, Strategic Studies
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Joshua Olusegun Bolarinwa
NIIA Lagos / CSIORS
Peace & Conflict, Security Studies, ECOWAS
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Weldeabrha Niguse Gebreslassie
CSIORS
Ethiopian Politics, Religious Dynamics, Horn of Africa
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Adesuwa Erediauwa
CSIORS
Nigeria, Energy Security, Oil Governance
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Qaleab T. Sigatu
CSIORS
Somaliland, East Africa, Horn of Africa
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Research Network — Affiliated
Filip Beneš
CSIORS
Libya Fragmentation, Shiite Clergy, North Africa
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Fuat Emir Şefkatli
ORSAM / CSIORS
Non-State Armed Groups, Libya, Sahel
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Saywan Ibrahim
CSIORS
Kurdistan, Iraqi Politics, Peacebuilding
View profile →Publications
Ethiopia: Facing Multiple Crises
A comprehensive analysis of Ethiopia's intersecting economic, security, and social challenges — from BRICS membership and inflation to the Tigray aftermath, kidnapping epidemics, and the fragile social contract. Based on field research and regional expertise.
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Analysis
Expert analyses, country profiles, and situational reports — drawn from field data and open sources, published when evidence thresholds are met.
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