Amber Bel | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

Could Defecting Security Forces Bring Down the Military in Myanmar?

April 23, 2021by Natasha Lindstaedt

The widespread opposition to the military’s brutal crackdown includes possibly as many as three-quarters of the soldiers in Myanmar’s army.

Learning From Recent Independent Reviews of UN Peace Operations

April 22, 2021by Daniel Forti

While independent reviews have evolved, there are some unresolved dynamics that will impact their viability moving forward.

Emerging Lessons from Implementing Climate-Related Peace and Security Mandates

April 20, 2021Cedric de Coning, Florian Krampe, and Jake Sherman

Efforts to translate climate and environmental-related mandates into policies and practices are a work in progress, and can benefit from ongoing learning, monitoring, and adaptation.

How the UN Can Help Ensure Non-State Armed Groups Protect Civilians

April 16, 2021by Luciana Vosniak

The UN is strategically positioned to engage with non-state armed groups in many issues relevant to civilian protection.

A Decade of Developments in Peace Operations

April 14, 2021by Paul D. Williams

A closer look at the last decade of peace operations highlights ten macro-level trends.

Human or Machine? Lessons from the Use of Technology in the Monitoring Mission to Ukraine

April 12, 2021by Andreas Wittkowsky

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.

Impunity and Police Brutality Characterize Rise in Femicides in Mexico

April 7, 2021by Gema Kloppe-Santamaría

The recent murder of a woman refugee in Mexico sheds light on the violence experienced by women, undocumented migrants, and the economically disenfranchised.

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.

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?

The Future of Multidimensional Peacekeeping

September 15, 2020by Adam Day

Some argue there will be little appetite for large missions in the coming period, possibly heralding the end of the era of large multidimensional peacekeeping.

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.

Placing People at the Center of UN Peace Operations

May 29, 2020by Cedric de Coning and Linnéa Gelot

A shift to people-centered peace operations implies moving away from a narrow focus on state-building, institutional capacity, and the extension of state authority.

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.

How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: A Twitter Perspective

February 14, 2020by Annie Rubin

Beyond the SDG posters hung in the UN Secretariat building and the painted SDG pathway at the UN, how can the 2030 Agenda be locally owned?

The Effectiveness of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

December 19, 2019by Alexandra Novosseloff

As steps to wind down the mission begin, it is important to assess the impact of MONUSCO’s various activities.

Author: Amber Bel

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