Conor Seyle | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

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?

How Innovative Approaches Can Accelerate Localization of the 2030 Agenda

February 7, 2020Masooma Rahmaty and Jimena Leiva Roesch

Five years into the implementation of the agenda and the SDGs, many policymakers agree that momentum towards achieving the agenda’s goals is slowing down.

Lessons for Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding from Darfur

February 5, 2020by David Whineray

As the UN and AU start to look towards transitioning from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in Darfur, what lessons are there from the adoption of resolution 1769?

Key Global Events to Watch in February

January 31, 2020by 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.

Threats to Destroy Cultural Heritage Sites Underscore Need for Greater Protections

January 30, 2020by Nadia Al-Said and Sami Salloum

At the core of the question of protecting these sites lies the fact that threatening to destroy them puts humanity’s collective culture at risk.

Bridging the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda With the Responsibility to Protect in Conflict Prevention

January 27, 2020by Jessica Roland and Marijke Kremin

This year presents an opportunity for UN member states to specifically invest in and support the participation and leadership of women and girls in conflict prevention efforts.

How Real is the Threat of Cyberwar Between Iran and the US?

January 23, 2020by Vasileios Karagiannopoulos

In the current climate, Iran could consider using its cyberattack capability as part of its retaliation for the killing of Soleimani.

How Has the UN Mission in Kosovo Delivered on Action for Peacekeeping?

January 22, 2020by Pushkar M. Sharma

UNMIK has made remarkable progress in realizing the A4P agenda as it works to consolidate peace in Kosovo and offers valuable lessons for peacekeeping globally.

2019: A Year of Protest

December 20, 2019by Fiona Garguilo

Much has been written on the long list of protests in 2019, but why did they take place?

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.

To Align Peacekeeping Mandates and Resources, Improve the Link Between the Security Council and Fifth Committee

December 9, 2019by Jake Sherman

The disconnect between Security Council decisions on UN peacekeeping mandates and budgetary agreements by the Fifth Committee is often cited as one of the main obstacles to effective mandate implementation.

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.

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.

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.

Fostering Science, Technology, and Innovation in Small Island Developing States

July 30, 2019by Carlisle Richardson

While STI remains a priority for all countries, it holds particular relevance for small island developing states and the sustainable development challenges they face.

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 expert’s mandate will not pass.

How Can the Security Council Engage on Climate Change, Peace, and Security?

June 20, 2019by Jake Sherman

In light of its mandate, the extent to which the United Nations Security Council can or should take steps on climate-related peace and security issues is an increasingly urgent question.

China’s Developing Country Status in the WTO: Time for an Upgrade?

January 25, 2019Wendy Cutler and Kevin Doyle

Developing country status may have made sense when China joined the WTO in 2001. But today, China is the second largest economy in the world and the largest when calculated by purchasing power parity.

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.

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