Conflict Dynamics International develops and implements innovative strategies for conflict prevention and resolution, and for humanitarian policy relevant to conflict and other crises. Conflict Dynamics recognizes an increasing need for targeting the intersection between humanitarian policy and conflict resolution.

Conflict Dynamics explores new approaches to humanitarian policy and provides direct substantive and process-related support to conflict resolution activities in the international arena. Moreover, Conflict Dynamics takes a proactive, outcomes-oriented approach of identifying specific points at which substantive and process-related inputs can have the highest impact. In this way, Conflict Dynamics seeks to efficiently produce results that are high quality, timely and effective.

Conflict Dynamics International has designed three intersecting program areas to fulfil its mission. These three program areas are: Peacebuilding in Transition States, New Frontiers in Humanitarian Policy and Pressure Points for Conflict Prevention and Resolution.

With these goals in mind, Conflict Dynamics has established relationships with key players in the field of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and humanitarian action, and continues to collaborate with such organizations as the UN Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Harvard University, Save the Children UK, and Mercy Corps' Conflict Management Group.

Who We Are

Gerard Mc Hugh

Gerard Mc Hugh is Founder and President of Conflict Dynamics International, Inc. Prior to establishing Conflict Dynamics, Gerard was an independent consultant for national governments, inter-governmental organizations, and NGOs, focusing on conflict prevention and humanitarian policy development.

Gerard’s clients have included: the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA); Save the Children UK; the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR) at Harvard University; and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) of Canada. Gerard is also a Fellow with Mercy Corps’ Conflict Management Group.

Gerard received a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1998, where he subsequently held an appointment as Research Fellow in the Center for International Studies. His previous experience and training spans the disciplines of nursing (Ireland and Iraq) and engineering (Trinity College Dublin and MIT). Gerard was elected a Foundation Scholar of Trinity College Dublin in 1993, and stood as a candidate for the Irish Senate in 2002.

Board of Directors

Gerard Mc Hugh (Chair)

Allison Spaxman

Chris Saunders