Ilona Szabo de Carvalho | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

Connecting National Policies to the SDGs in Tackling Internal Displacement

April 19, 2019Masooma Rahmaty and Alice Debarre

Engagement by governments to tackle internal displacement, while leveraging the international community’s growing expertise, will help ensure approaches have positive…

Nazarbayev Has Resigned, But Little Will Change in Kazakhstan

April 18, 2019by Kirill Nourzhanov

Those expecting to see significant change in the wake of Nazarbayev’s semi-departure might be disappointed: it will be business as usual under Tokayev or whoever is elected president in June 2019.

Massacre in Mali Demonstrates Need to Prioritize Protection of Civilians in MINUSMA’s Mandate

April 15, 2019by Namie Di Razza

The massacre in Ogossagou has prompted condemnations from the UN and…

Islamic State Loses Territory But is Far From Defeated

April 12, 2019by Philip Obaji Jr.

While the loss of territory is undoubtedly a significant event, the future of IS and its ability to continue functioning is more complex.

Colombia Further Polarized by President’s Action on Transitional Justice Law

April 11, 2019by Renata Segura

A particularly worrisome aspect of President Iván Duque’s decision to try to undo key parts of the transitional justice system is the process of…

International Humanitarian Law and Humanitarian Action in Security Council Spotlight

April 8, 2019by Alice Debarre

While high profile efforts have value, what humanitarian organizations and the people they are there to help are waiting for is concrete change on the ground.

How Peaceful Protests in Sudan, Violently Suppressed, Could Yield Political Change

April 5, 2019by Nasredeen Abdulbari

Sudan’s protests, if nothing, have created a number of possibilities for change that would have been hard to imagine a few years ago.

Ethiopia’s Successes Under Abiy Ahmed Constrained by Ethnic Divisions

April 4, 2019by Jon Abbink

The political opening provided by Abiy has shown that measures taken by charismatic and aspiring leaders are often insufficient for addressing the legacy of deeply-rooted challenges.

Key Global Events to Watch in April

April 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.

Kashmir Attack Lays Bare Old and New Risks

March 29, 2019by Ameya Ashok Naik

Much of the diplomatic and military responses since February have been predictable and in line with historical trends. There are, however, certain factors that make the situation in Kashmir potentially far more volatile.

How The Gambia is Searching for Truth and Reconciliation

March 28, 2019by Abdul-Jalilu Ateku

The truth and reconciliation process will allow families to know how their relatives disappeared or were killed. The complex task will be how to establish what is truthful, and what is not.

What Are China’s Cyber Capabilities and Intentions?

March 22, 2019by Lyu Jinghua

Exaggerated fears about growing Chinese power can become a cause of conflict. The same logic applies in cyberspace.

Why Should Development Actors Engage with Non-State Armed Groups?

March 21, 2019by Colin Walch

There is no simple answer to improve development aid in contexts of armed conflict, but it is worth considering all options.

After Elections, Important Questions Remain for Nigeria’s Democracy

March 19, 2019by Claire Wilmot

The stakes of getting election accountability right are high. If these processes fail, the credibility of Nigeria’s democracy could be undermined, possibly contributing to a more volatile…

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…

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.

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.

Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?

February 7, 2019by Arthur Boutellis

In recent years, a new generation of “guns for hire” appears to be emerging, prompting questions for both African governments and the UN.

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…

What Kind of Leadership Does Sustaining Peace Require?

January 18, 2019by Youssef Mahmoud

Much has been written about leaders, about peace, and most recently about peace leadership, but little about leadership for sustaining peace.

Author: Ilona Szabo de Carvalho

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