This edited book ​examines the different forms of human trafficking that manifest in conflict and post-conflict settings and considers how the military may help to address or even facilitate it. It explores how conflict can facilitate human trafficking, how it can manifest through a variety of case studies, followed by a discussion of the reasons why the military should include a stronger consideration of human trafficking within their strategic planning given the multiple scenarios in which military forces come into contact with victims of human trafficking, and how this ought to be done. Human Trafficking in Conflict draws on the expertise of scholars and practitioners to develop the existing conversations and to offer multiple perspectives. It includes a discussion of existing frameworks and perspectives including legal and policy, and whether they  are configured to address human trafficking in conflict.

Toby Fenton is Associate Product Manager at Trilateral Research, UK, having recently worked on the research and development of a risk assessment tool to support the UK military’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking as part of Project Solebay. Toby’s core background lies in research and consultancy within the defence and security space. 

Hayley Watson is Practice Manager in the Applied Research and Innovation team within Trilateral Research, UK. She has conducted research on the public’s response to security issues (including crises), public vulnerabilities stemming from the impact of security-related issues, considerations for improving the resilience of the public and other research projects.