The Global Observatory (GO) provides timely analysis on issues and trends in international affairs. Published by the International Peace Institute, we feature concise analytical articles by experts and interviews with leading policymakers. We seek to present thinking and analysis on global issues related to multilateralism. Due to our physical proximity to the United Nations in New York, the GO’s audience is rooted in the UN community.

The GO is headed by Albert Trithart, Senior Fellow and Head of Publications. Social media and the publication’s website are managed by Annie Schmidt.

The GO was founded in 2011 by Francesco Mancini, Jill Stoddard, and Till Papenfuss. Samir Ashraf, Marie O’Reilly, and James Bowen are former editors. The website was designed by illisible.net.

The views expressed on the Global Observatory represent those of the authors and not necessarily those of the GO or the International Peace Institute.

The Global Observatory welcomes consideration of a wide range of perspectives in the pursuit of a well-informed debate on critical policies and issues in international affairs.

Global Observatory articles can be republished under a Creative Commons license.

Write for Us!

We welcome article pitches or drafts for consideration for publication on the Global Observatory. We look for articles that:

• Provide insightful analysis on thematic or country- or region-specific issues with a multilateral dimension (including, but not limited to, international or regional cooperation on peace operations, peacebuilding and sustaining peace, peacemaking, climate action, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs, public health, and gender equality);
• Use the opening paragraphs to connect the topic to a “news hook” (a recent event, trend, statement, etc.), present the main issue, and broadly introduce who’s involved, what’s at stake, and why it’s important;
• Use an analytical style that blends news and policy writing, and mention multiple angles or perspectives on the issue;
• Avoid overly technical or academic language or jargon while assuming the audience will be broadly familiar with the UN system;
• Are between 1,000 and 2,000 words; and
• Include no AI-generated content.

Any submissions will be subject to review by the Global Observatory’s editorial team and other IPI staff. Authors may be requested to revise their articles and resubmit.

Pitches, drafts, or queries can be sent to [email protected].