PATH’s mission is to engage in rigorous policy-relevant research with real world applications. We seek to inform policies and programs that aim to prevent, disrupt, and respond to politically motivated violence. PATH’s research analyzes the context of conflicts in Somalia and Afghanistan, as well as the political and security situation in Somaliland. Foreign Fighters’ Influence on Insurgency Identity, Mind, Emotions and Perceptions Analysis on al-Shabaab Trip to Somaliland Elections Current Projects In Partnership With Learn more