We know a lot about how to implement a ceasefire, as well as the factors that influence the likelihood that a ceasefire will be successful. In the case of the Russian war on Ukraine, the US has proposed a 30-day ceasefire, with the hope that it can start a process that can end the war. Ukraine […]
Author: Cedric de Coning
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In late February, UN Secretary-General António Guterres recommended that the Security Council establish a UN-funded logistics support office to bolster the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. The proposal, prepared in response to the Council’s November request for a “full range of options” of assistance the UN could provide to the Haitian authorities […]
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Once considered petty crime, cybercrime has evolved into a giant, automated, and illicit business almost as profitable as the narcotics trade. Cyberattacks on schools, hospitals, and government agencies have increased, and concern among nations has also increased, as these attacks involve not just financial losses but threats to peace and security. This concern led to […]
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The application of the WPS agenda has been hindered in places in Central America and the Caribbean that are not formally experiencing armed conflicts, but are nevertheless marred by violence.
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Special political missions present a unique opportunity to advance the WPS agenda.
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Understanding how gender narratives are exploited by far-right violent extremists is a pressing multilateral policy issue.
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Without accountability and the meaningful participation of local actors, the transformative potential of Mexico’s FFP remains limited.
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The UN’s multidimensional approach to peace support cannot simply be replaced by putting more non-UN boots on the ground.
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Heather Barr, Associate Director of the women’s rights division at Human Rights Watch, shares insights from her continued work with Afghan women’s rights defenders following the Taliban takeover.
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The New Agenda for Peace serves as a stark warning that the damage being done now will have significant implications for humanity’s future wellbeing, safety, and stability.
