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Benefits of Paring Down Peacekeeping Mandates Also Come With Risks

March 15, 2019by Alex J. Bellamy and Charles T. Hunt

Bringing an end to “Christmas tree” mandates is only a good idea if this bureaucratic measure is complemented by the other political and material commitments in the A4P declarations.

Somalia’s Security Challenges Complicate Transfer of Responsibility to Government

March 11, 2019by Alice Hills

Transferring full security responsibilities to the government of Somalia by the December 2021 target set by the UN…

On International Women’s Day, A Closer Look at the Missing Voices of Women in Afghan Peace Talks

March 8, 2019by Masooma Rahmaty

It is important to consider what is at stake if the status of women in…

As Guaidó Returns to Venezuela, Priorities Are De-escalation and Elections

March 6, 2019by Adriana Erthal Abdenur and Robert Muggah

Rather than turning up the temperature, governments should be working to de-escalate the crisis before Venezuela melts down entirely.

Key Global Events to Watch in March

March 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.

Legacy of Sir Brian Urquhart Offers Lessons for Challenges Facing UN

February 28, 2019by Jake Sherman

The UN has always faced a gap between its aspiration and performance. Yet, as Sir Brian observed, the UN is the only global design for the daunting task of managing both conflict and progress.

Political Crisis in Spain Forces General Election

February 26, 2019by Angel Smith

The current Spanish government has found itself under fire from all sides, including opposition leaders and Catalan nationalists.

Why Russia is Standing Aloof on the Korean Peninsula

February 22, 2019by Artyom Lukin

President Vladimir Putin is yet to meet his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un, who has already held four summits with Chinese President Xi Jinping, three with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and one with United States President Donald Trump.

Brazil, With Most Homicides in the World, Moves to Loosen Gun Laws

February 20, 2019Robert Muggah and Melina Risso

While talk of citizens carrying weapons on the street to keep gun-toting criminals at bay is popular with the president’s supporters, it is incorrect. The implications of revoking gun laws are also potentially dangerous.

Why a Far-Right Surge Won’t Change EU Migration Policy

February 15, 2019by Monica Li

While on some subjects reform can appear implausible, there are still numerous migration-related issues where the parliament has been able to act.

Security, Violence Could Impact Outcome of Nigeria’s Election

February 14, 2019by Ryan Cummings

Questions around domestic security will continue to be of concern to the elected government, who will need to be aware that the consequences of insecurity could define Nigeria’s socio-political stability well…

Negotiating Peace and Justice in the Central African Republic

January 28, 2019by Patryk Labuda

An examination of peace and justice initiatives in CAR raises a variety of questions about the country’s peace process.

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.

The Children of ISIS Foreign Fighters: Are Protection and National Security in Opposition?

December 18, 2018by Aïssata Athie

In the current context of increased securitization and a focus on counter-terrorism, states are grappling…

Why Women, Peace, and Security? Why Now?

October 31, 2018by Sarah Taylor

In the lead up to the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council resolution 1325, perhaps one of the boldest steps the global community can make is to truly upend how it approaches peace: to move away from ideas of merely including women in broken processes, and to move towards creating necessary systemic changes, built on and unleashing…

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