Besides being a horrific human tragedy, the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 risks becoming the accelerator of today’s deteriorating geopolitical relations between Russia and the West.
Author: Francesco Mancini
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In a new report, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) offers a blunt critique of the humanitarian system, and the UN’s role in it. IPI’s Marie O’Reilly spoke with Sandrine Tiller, one of the authors of the report.
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As the conflict in Gaza escalates, one thing is certain about the new wave of violence: The actions of spoilers who sought to disrupt the Hamas-Fatah reconciliation seem to be succeeding.
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ISIS’ sweeping advance in Iraq and its announcement of an Islamic caliphate have led key regional powers to adjust to the shifting balance in the region.
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Colombian Senator-elect Claudia López spoke with IPI’s Adam Lupel about the recent elections and the need for a peace process that is inclusive of both the FARC and the far right.
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Since 1945, secessionist movements have proliferated worldwide, and while most of them use non-violent means, recent research suggests that violent secessionism is on the rise.
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Richard Dicker of Human Rights Watch discusses the relationship between Africa and the ICC with IPI’s John Hirsch.
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In this interview, Françoise Bouchet-Saulnier, legal director of Doctors Without Borders, discusses the relevance of humanitarian law in today’s conflicts.
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A meeting this week in Oslo aims to flesh out guidelines for UN police in peacekeeping, which has undergone a quiet but highly significant shift.
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Child soldiers are not a socio-economic problem to be addressed after the conflict is over, but a core security problem that needs proactive measures.
