A closer look at the last decade of peace operations highlights ten macro-level trends.
Author: Paul D. Williams
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Peace operations, as well as humanitarian and development actors, are increasingly using technological means, which raises the question of how much of a “human touch” is still essential.
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The recent murder of a woman refugee in Mexico sheds light on the violence experienced by women, undocumented migrants, and the economically disenfranchised.
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A list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs compiled by the Global Observatory.
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As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women’s voices are sufficiently represented in peace efforts should be a top priority.
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A lack of concrete action could turn southeast Africa into an unstable region akin to parts of West Africa.
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Any conversation about eliminating violence against women needs to look clearly at the police as a source of insecurity and violence in women’s lives.
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An understanding of the gendered insecurities entrenched by natural disasters points to the need to expand the scope of the WPS agenda in order to address the structural violence of the climate crisis.
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The developing electoral crisis over the past few months has led to greater misuse of forces.
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The alternative to a negotiated peace agreement and new security arrangements is a continuation of the present war with its devastating human consequences.
