Amber Bel | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

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.

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.

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.

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?

Incompatible Bedfellows: UN Peace Operations and Counterterrorism

September 29, 2020Larry Attree and Jordan Street

The UN’s long-standing role in supporting negotiated solutions to conflict has not yet been squared with its simultaneous embrace of counterterrorism.

Women in Peacekeeping: Signs of Change at the United Nations?

September 17, 2020by Dustin Johnson and Gretchen Baldwin

A recent Security Council resolution is historic for the UN, peacekeeping, and women peacekeepers in several ways.

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.

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.

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