Somalia’s government ultimately envisages a 28,000-strong national army, but World Bank/UN projections to be published later this year suggest that they will be unable to afford a force of this size.
Somalia’s government ultimately envisages a 28,000-strong national army, but World Bank/UN projections to be published later this year suggest that they will be unable to afford a force of this size.
The UN is strategically positioned to engage with non-state armed groups in many issues relevant to civilian protection.
A closer look at the last decade of peace operations highlights ten macro-level trends.
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.
The recent murder of a woman refugee in Mexico sheds light on the violence experienced by women, undocumented migrants, and the economically disenfranchised.
A list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs compiled by the Global Observatory.
As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women’s voices are sufficiently represented in peace efforts should be a top priority.
A lack of concrete action could turn southeast Africa into an unstable region akin to parts of West Africa.
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.
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.
The developing electoral crisis over the past few months has led to greater misuse of forces.
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.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government are wary of the interference, complaints, and demands made by the international community.
What happened to the pandemic being a catalyst for peaceful processes?
The polarized political landscape in Sudan has already affected the planning process for UNITAMS.
The threat facing Côte d’Ivoire is tied to its geographical proximity to established terrorism epicenters and its domestic and foreign policy standing.
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.
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.
What can the UN system, particularly the UN Security Council, do to ensure that humanitarian organizations can fulfill their mission during the COVID-19 pandemic, in its immediate aftermath, and in the long-term?
As steps to wind down the mission begin, it is important to assess the impact of MONUSCO’s various activities.
As UNMISS now stands on the edge of another fragile peace process, it is worth briefly recalling the protection challenges it is facing.
Despite many challenges, MINUSCA has undoubtedly helped to protect civilians and extend state authority—two essential tasks of its current mandate.
Climate change is not just an issue of human security—it is transforming the entire security landscape.
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