The Religion & Security Council (RSC) is an independent policy and research institution promoting the positive role of religion in conflict resolution, peace-building, and humanitarian engagement across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Africa.
Our pillars
RSC organises its work around four pillars that guide both research and field engagement:
- Peacebuilding — supporting interfaith dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation in regions affected by conflict.
- Research & Policy Making — producing rigorous analysis that informs decision-makers on the intersection of religion, security, and society.
- Radicalization & Extremism — examining the drivers of religious extremism and designing programmes to prevent it.
- Humanitarian Engagement — partnering with faith-based actors to deliver aid and protect vulnerable populations.
Our approach
RSC brings together religious leaders, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners around a shared conviction: that durable peace and security require the meaningful inclusion of faith communities. Our work combines field research, convenings, publications, and policy advocacy.
Our reach
Headquartered in Rome, RSC operates across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, in partnership with universities, multilateral institutions, and civil society organisations.