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What Can MONUSCO Do to Better Address the Political Economy of Conflict in DRC?

January 6, 2022by Laura McCreedy

If the UN is to prevent a resurgence of conflict following the exit of MONUSCO, it is imperative that comprehensive peacebuilding measures are implemented to address the structural drivers of conflict in the DRC, including systemic inequality and exclusion.

Counterterrorism at the UN Security Council: Has Proactive Become Pro Forma?

December 23, 2021by Eric Rosand

Later this month—with little fanfare—United Nations Security Council members are expected to adopt a resolution extending the expiring mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED).

Year in Review: Top International Peace Institute Reports of 2021

December 22, 2021by the Global Observatory

The International Peace Institute’s 10 most-read reports of 2021 address many of the areas of action in the United Nations secretary-general’s report “Our Common Agenda.”

Ugandan and Congolese Troops Are Conducting Joint Operations: What Could that Mean for MONUSCO?

December 20, 2021by Daniel Levine-Spound

The joint operations against the Allied Democratic Forces in the Beni territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo raise critical legal, operational, and reputational challenges for MONUSCO.

Ground Level Climate Advocacy and Youth Inclusion: Q&A with Disha Sarkar

December 17, 2021by Masooma Rahmaty and Eimer Curtin

Disha Sarkar, a climate advocate and a YOUNGO youth delegate at the COP26 climate talks, discusses “ground level” advocacy and promoting the inclusion of youth in global decision-making.

New Climate Data Visualizations, 2021

December 15, 2021by Noemi Florea

Noemi Florea has compiled some key data visualizations from 2021 for the Global Observatory that highlight progress on climate change, from expanded research on the global environment to emerging developments for climate adaptation.

Does Russia’s Veto Mean Climate Security Is Off the Security Council Agenda?

December 13, 2021by Florian Krampe and Cedric de Coning

The ways forward are clear. If they are taken, Security Council leadership on addressing climate-related security risks—underpinned by a thematic resolution—is still in prospect.

Including Youth in Peace and Climate Decision-Making

December 9, 2021by Masooma Rahmaty and Jimena Leiva Roesch

90 percent of the world’s 1.8 billion youth live in developing or conflict-affected countries where climate change is a serious “risk multiplier” for peace and sustainable development.

Is the Global Climate Governance System Working?

November 23, 2021by Jimena Leiva Roesch, Julia Almeida Nobre, and Eimer Curtin

In the wake of COP26, there is a need to examine the current structures and dynamics of global climate governance.

The Role of Sanctions in Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis

October 14, 2021by Erica Moret

As the international community grapples with how to approach the crisis in Afghanistan, many are questioning the role that international sanctions should play in seeking to encourage or pressure the Taliban not to revert to its ways of the past.

Advancing Women, Peace and Security in the UN Security Council: Critical Choices for Elected Member States

October 7, 2021Patty Chang, Louise Olsson, and Angela Muvumba Sellström

How the ten elected members of the Security Council act, and the issues they raise, can have a lasting effect.

Beyond Triple Invisibility: Do Submarine Data Cables Require Better Security?

September 15, 2021by Christian Bueger and Tobias Liebetrau

The global submarine cable network needs to be governed and protected, but it also has risks and vulnerabilities, and the potential to spur new forms of tensions and conflicts.

Should the UN Deploy a Peacekeeping Operation in Afghanistan? Wrong Question.

September 3, 2021by Adam Day

Rather than start with the supply side (what the UN can offer) the initial question should start with the demand side (what does Afghanistan need).

The Pitfalls of UN Peacekeeping in Afghanistan

September 1, 2021by Paul D. Williams

Neither local nor international politics are currently right for a UN peacekeeping deployment in Afghanistan.

Does Maritime Security Require a New United Nations Structure?

August 26, 2021by Christian Bueger

On the 9th of August, the United Nations Security Council held a high-level open debate on maritime security amid increasing urgency at the Council toward issues such as piracy, maritime terrorism, and other incidents at sea.

Preventing Violence or Harming Peace and Rights? What the UN Can Learn from Counterterrorism in the Philippines

June 10, 2021by Aries Arugay, Marc Batac, and Jordan Street

The roll-out of counterterrorism and P/CVE policies, plans, and projects in the Philippines is having a significant negative impact on peace, security, and the fulfillment of human rights in the country.

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.

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.

How Can Artificial Intelligence Help Curb Deforestation in the Amazon?

November 23, 2020by Adriana Erthal Abdenur

Some of the most promising innovations for enhancing the monitoring of forests involve artificial intelligence.

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