The UN Community used to be a Twitter wasteland but use of the social media platform is growing.
China and Japan are caught in a classic security dilemma, one that digs up historical contentions and evokes nationalistic fervor at the risk of trade and stability.
Threats against Iraqi activists, coupled with limited funds and capacity issues, are blocking efforts toward climate adaptation, climate mitigation, and connecting with international donors.
The editors of the Global Observatory have compiled some of 2021’s notable and most-read articles that speak to both global events and new thinking around topics such as conflict, counterterrorism, UN peacekeeping, gender and security, and the climate crisis.
The Global Observatory provides timely analysis on peace and security issues by experts, journalists, and policymakers. It is published by the International Peace Institute. The views expressed here represent those of the contributors and not IPI.
The International Peace Institute is an independent, international think tank located in New York and Manama, dedicated to the settlement and prevention of armed conflict.
