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How Vietnam’s Transition Experience May be Helpful for North Korea Today

February 8, 2019by Bradley O. Babson

While the natural endowments, economic structures, and demographics are very different between the two countries, there are several aspects of Vietnam’s…

Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?

February 7, 2019by Arthur Boutellis

In recent years, a new generation of “guns for hire” appears to be emerging, prompting questions for both African governments and the UN.

UN-Backed Anti-Corruption Efforts Provoke a Backlash in Guatemala

February 5, 2019by William D. Stanley and Charles T. Call

President Morales’ moves against CICIG represented a significant turnabout for a politician who originally campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, praised CICIG early in his term, and renewed CICIG’s…

Key Global Events to Watch in February

February 1, 2019by the Global Observatory

At the start of every month, the Global Observatory posts a list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs.

What Does Turkey Hope to Gain in Syria?

January 30, 2019by Aykan Erdemir

Overall, the government’s foreign and security policy priorities have indeed been primarily focused on northern Syrian territories controlled by the YPG. There are, however, important domestic considerations.

Negotiating Peace and Justice in the Central African Republic

January 28, 2019by Patryk Labuda

An examination of peace and justice initiatives in CAR raises a variety of questions about the country’s peace process.

What Kind of Leadership Does Sustaining Peace Require?

January 18, 2019by Youssef Mahmoud

Much has been written about leaders, about peace, and most recently about peace leadership, but little about leadership for sustaining peace.

Women’s Issues: What Are They?

December 21, 2018by Annie Rubin

Although a buzzword, the term “women’s issues” is regularly used without precise definition, and often has slighting, divisive undertones.

The Children of ISIS Foreign Fighters: Are Protection and National Security in Opposition?

December 18, 2018by Aïssata Athie

In the current context of increased securitization and a focus on counter-terrorism, states are grappling…

Navigating the Paradox and Complexity of Humanitarian Relief: Q&A with Fiona Terry

December 14, 2018by Annie Rubin

Dr. Terry discusses the complexities of humanitarian relief and key findings from her research on when, why, and how individuals and groups choose…

Is “Human Rights” a Western Concept?

October 17, 2018Ahmed Shaheed and Rose Parris Richter

Critics of the notion that human rights are universal often assert that human rights originated in the West, reflect Western interests, and are a weapon of cultural hegemony or a new form of imperialism.

Why is Human Rights Absent from the Secretary-General’s Prevention Agenda?

October 9, 2018by Jennifer Norris

If UN reform is about making the UN fit for purpose, then it only makes sense that reforms be made to strengthen the human rights pillar.

Recharging Lake Chad Key to Ending the Conflict Between Nigeria’s Farmers and Herders

September 5, 2018by Philip Obaji Jr.

While recharging Lake Chad will not solve the crisis permanently, it could ultimately provide a…

Artificial Intelligence and the Work of the UN: Q&A with Eleonore Pauwels and David Li

August 28, 2018by Samir Ashraf

Eleonore Pauwels and David Li discussed the broad applications and risks of AI and its relevance to the work of the UN.

Support to Central African Republic’s Armed Forces Missing Peace Perspective

August 24, 2018by Archibald Henry

Recent events and trends indicate that adjustments need to be made to the varying forms of support to CAR’s armed forces.

Football, Politics, and Sustaining Peace in Africa

August 14, 2018by Radwa Saad

If peacebuilding and sustaining peace is about inclusion, amplifying marginalized voices, and transforming otherwise violent scenarios into non-violent conversations, then taking advantage of the spaces football creates is essential.

From Rhetoric to Concrete Steps: Will Reforms in Ethiopia Last?

July 11, 2018by Zekarias Beshah Abebe

Taking stock of Abiy’s efforts thus far offers a better view of whether reforms will be lasting.

Political Solutions Must Drive the Design and Implementation of Peace Operations

June 20, 2018Jake Sherman and Adam Day

The A4P initiative provides an opportunity to reaffirm a shared understanding among member states and the UN Secretariat of what it means for…

Can FemWise-Africa Make Mediation Work for Sustaining Peace?

June 7, 2018by Youssef Mahmoud

FemWise-Africa has an ambitious agenda which, in order to implement, will require challenging some of the foundational assumptions of mediation.

Local Peacebuilders Share Views on Challenges to Sustaining Peace

April 20, 2018by Lesley Connolly and Sapna Considine

Nearly two years after the resolutions, questions remain as to whether discussions on sustaining peace are reaching beyond UN headquarters, and above all, how this new term resonates with local…

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