Agathe Sarfati | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

Key Global Events to Watch in April

April 1, 2021by the Global Observatory

A list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs compiled by the Global Observatory.

The Exclusion of Women’s Voices from Afghan Peace Talks Remains the Norm

March 30, 2021by Masooma Rahmaty

As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women’s voices are sufficiently represented in peace efforts should be a top priority.

Growing Insurgency in Mozambique Poses Danger to Southern Africa

March 26, 2021by Philip Obaji Jr.

A lack of concrete action could turn southeast Africa into an unstable region akin to parts of West Africa.

To End Violence Against Women, We Need to Imagine New Futures

March 25, 2021Marie Berry and Milli Lake

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.

Looking Beyond Conflict to Address Climate Change Impacts in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

March 19, 2021by Evyn Papworth

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.

Rising Politicization Risks Splitting Somali National Army

March 17, 2021by Colin Robinson

The developing electoral crisis over the past few months has led to greater misuse of forces.

Securing a Plan for Ending the War in Afghanistan

March 16, 2021David Cortright and Madhav Joshi

The alternative to a negotiated peace agreement and new security arrangements is a continuation of the present war with its devastating human consequences.

Climate Change Must Be Tackled as a Global Security Risk

March 10, 2021Joshua Busby, Morgan Bazilian, and Florian Krampe

We live in an age where challenges to peace and security come not only from agents intentionally trying to do us harm, but also from climate change and pandemics.

Remembering Edward Luck, A Champion of the UN and the Responsibility to Protect

March 8, 2021by Alex J. Bellamy

Throughout his life, Ed had an eye for what was important, not what was popular.

Identifying and Neutralizing Afghan Peace Spoilers

March 5, 2021Annie Pforzheimer, Andrew Hyde, and Jason Criss Howk

Afghanistan’s future is at stake and the vital importance of containing spoilers while encouraging a broad and productive debate on peace cannot be overstated.

Where is UN Counterterrorism Headed 20 Years After 9/11?

February 26, 2021Eric Rosand and Alistair Millar

Our knowledge of the threat of violent extremism and how to address it will continue to increase. The size of the UN’s bureaucracy should not have to grow with it.

Regional Special Forces Pose Threat to Peace and Security in Ethiopia

February 22, 2021by Bereket Tsegay

The peace and security arrangement between federal and regional states has allowed special forces to instigate conflicts in unique ways.

The Tigray Conflict in Ethiopia: Post-War Ramifications and International Response

January 25, 2021by Jon Abbink

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government are wary of the interference, complaints, and demands made by the international community.

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Peace and Conflict

October 23, 2020by Katariina Mustasilta

What happened to the pandemic being a catalyst for peaceful processes?

Masculinities, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, and the WPS Agenda

October 19, 2020by Ibrahim Bahati

While it is true that women make up of the majority of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) victims, the widely accepted definition is narrow and often excludes other types of gender-based violence.

How Will Sino-Indian Competition Impact India’s Tenure on the Security Council?

July 2, 2020by Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu

India’s election to the Council was the easy part. It’s tenure, however, will be more challenging.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Protection of Cultural Heritage

June 17, 2020by Nadia Al-Said

While there is a pressing need to invest in the future given the pandemic’s impact, this is not fully possible without incorporating cultural heritage.

Will Lessons from Cholera in Haiti Be Applied to COVID-19?

May 6, 2020Adam R. Houston and Beatrice Lindstrom

While the UN is making efforts to apply lessons from the cholera epidemic, there are reasons to question whether the reforms are adequate.

How Has the WHO Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

April 30, 2020by Lucia Mullen

What is clear from the range of interventions and steps taken is that the WHO has been involved in almost all aspects of the response.

Diplomacy at the UN in the Time of Coronavirus

April 6, 2020by Naureen Chowdhury Fink

What will the future of diplomacy look like and will the UN as we know it still be fit for purpose?

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