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Are UN Peace Operations Effective?

November 14, 2019by Cedric de Coning

Despite the positive conclusions of statistical studies, not enough is known about how peace operations contribute to reducing violence and sustaining peace in specific cases.

Mali Attack Demonstrates Growing Strength of the Islamic State in Africa

November 13, 2019by Philip Obaji Jr.

The attack shows that despite losing its founder and some of its top commanders in the Middle East last month, IS has fighters loyal to its cause and has strengthened in Africa.

China’s Complicated Relationship With Central Asia

November 8, 2019by Raffaello Pantucci

As the world watches the US–China confrontation play out on the international stage, few are paying attention to the heart of Eurasia where a sea change is happening.

State-Level Military Forces Can Potentially Turn Tide in War Against al-Shabaab

November 7, 2019by Colin Robinson

A strong partnership between Mogadishu and the regions is vital to a unified counterinsurgency effort.

The Dissolution of Congress and the Future of Peru’s Democracy

November 5, 2019by Ignazio De Ferrari

Over a month after the president dissolved congress, some fundamental questions about the future of Peru’s institutions and its politics remain unanswered.

Key Global Events to Watch in November

November 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.

The Role of Women in Northern Ireland’s Peace Process: Q&A with Monica McWilliams

October 31, 2019by Samir Ashraf

Monica McWilliams, an academic and peace activist, was part of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition, a…

The Roots of the Lebanese Protests and the Path Forward

October 28, 2019by Fadi Nicholas Nassar

Lebanon has experienced numerous popular movements in its modern history, but none as distinctly focused on re-hauling the entire system like the current protests.

The Privatization of War: A New Challenge for the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

October 24, 2019by Marta Bautista Forcada

While it has been difficult to obtain robust data on the issue at hand, there are reasons to believe that the gendered human rights violations committed by some…

Rethinking Transitional Justice in the Central African Republic as Part of the 2030 Agenda

October 17, 2019by Enrica Picco and Roger Duthie

If CAR is to truly make progress toward achieving the 2030 Agenda, it should act now to respond to the…

What Does April’s Security Council Resolution on Sexual Violence in Conflict Mean for Women and Girls?

October 16, 2019by Vanessa Jackson

Much has been said about the implications of…

Preserving Brazil’s Sovereignty Means Taking Responsibility for the Amazon

September 30, 2019Adriana Erthal Abdenur and Robert Muggah

A tricky question is how to conserve global public goods, such as forests, at a time when multilateral cooperation is waning.

Local Peace Processes and the Protection of Civilians

September 27, 2019by Allard Duursma

There is broad consensus that POC requires not only a militarized response, but also resolution of the armed conflicts that provide the context for attacks on civilians.

Contact Skills: A Training Requirement for the Protection of Civilians

September 25, 2019by David Curran

There are certain steps that can be taken to improve contact skill training and address the gaps in knowledge and practice.

To Serve and Protect: The Role of UN Police in Protecting Civilians

September 20, 2019by Charles T. Hunt

If UN police are to continue to meet new and emerging POC challenges, then effort needs to be made to reform structures, align resources, and, most importantly, redouble political engagement.

Climate Change, Peacebuilding, and Sustaining Peace

September 13, 2019by Florian Krampe

Climate change is not just an issue of human security—it is transforming the entire security landscape.

Where Macro Meets Micro: How Climate Change Fuels Violent Extremism

September 11, 2019by Gen. (ret.) Tom Middendorp and Reinier Bergema

While the relationship between climate change and violent extremism is not linear, climate change does impose further stress on water and food security, population dynamics, opening a window of…

An Update on How Many Fatalities AMISOM Has Suffered

September 10, 2019by Paul D. Williams

New evidence comes from independent research, newly-released financial statements, a dataset listing attacks on peacekeepers, and the erection of a memorial.

Two Tasks to Get Past the Crisis of Multilateralism

August 5, 2019by Adam Lupel

The liberal order could collapse completely and we would still have the broader multilateral system, but the question is in what form?

Mandate Renewal of Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity At Risk

July 10, 2019by Rosa Freedman

Given the Human Rights Council’s current composition and priorities, there is a real risk that the independent…

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State-Level Military Forces Can Potentially Turn Tide in War Against al-Shabaab

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Assessing the Effectiveness of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic

Expanding Gendered Understandings Key to Protection Concerns

Are UN Peace Operations Effective?

Mali Attack Demonstrates Growing Strength of the Islamic State in Africa

China’s Complicated Relationship With Central Asia

State-Level Military Forces Can Potentially Turn Tide in War Against al-Shabaab

The Dissolution of Congress and the Future of Peru’s Democracy

Key Global Events to Watch in November

The Role of Women in Northern Ireland’s Peace Process: Q&A with Monica McWilliams

The Roots of the Lebanese Protests and the Path Forward

The Privatization of War: A New Challenge for the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

Rethinking Transitional Justice in the Central African Republic as Part of the 2030 Agenda

What Does April’s Security Council Resolution on Sexual Violence in Conflict Mean for Women and Girls?

Preserving Brazil’s Sovereignty Means Taking Responsibility for the Amazon

Local Peace Processes and the Protection of Civilians

Contact Skills: A Training Requirement for the Protection of Civilians

To Serve and Protect: The Role of UN Police in Protecting Civilians

Climate Change, Peacebuilding, and Sustaining Peace

Where Macro Meets Micro: How Climate Change Fuels Violent Extremism

An Update on How Many Fatalities AMISOM Has Suffered

Two Tasks to Get Past the Crisis of Multilateralism

Mandate Renewal of Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity At Risk

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