Jamie J. Hagen | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

The Responsibility to Prepare for Climate Change

September 16, 2019by Caitlin Werrell and Francesco Femia

Delayed actions may result in diminishing returns, and, in the worst-case scenarios, difficult and potentially inhumane choices.

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.

The Climate-Security Nexus: Interview with Louise Van Schaik

September 12, 2019by Sweta Chakraborty

Dr. Sweta Chakraborty is the host of the Climate and Security podcast and here she interviews Louise Van Schaik, whose research has extensively analyzed the EU’s performance in multilateral bodies, including in the fields…

Where Macro Meets Micro: How Climate Change Fuels Violent Extremism

September 11, 2019by Gen. (ret.) Tom Middendorp and Reinier Bergema

While the relationship between climate change and violent extremism is not linear, climate change does impose further stress on water and food security, population dynamics, opening a window of…

An Update on How Many Fatalities AMISOM Has Suffered

September 10, 2019by Paul D. Williams

New evidence comes from independent research, newly-released financial statements, a dataset listing attacks on peacekeepers, and the erection of a memorial.

A Pacific Perspective on Climate Security Risks and the UN Security Council

September 9, 2019by Anna Maria Link, adelphi

As the debate over climate-related security risks grows, many Pacific Island states are calling for more action by the international community to better…

Key Global Events to Watch in September

September 5, 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.

Could Improving Living Conditions Be a Solution for Hong Kong?

August 22, 2019by Li Hui and Ker Sin Tze

Many observers believe that the root cause of the current political turmoil is the pent-up frustration over the difficult living conditions of the masses in Hong Kong.

Can the AU and UN Maintain Common Ground in Support of Sudan’s Transition?

August 8, 2019Priyal Singh and Daniel Forti

The next few months provide a vital window of opportunity for the two organizations to collectively address instability in Sudan.

Two Tasks to Get Past the Crisis of Multilateralism

August 5, 2019by Adam Lupel

The liberal order could collapse completely and we would still have the broader multilateral system, but the question is in what form?

After Strategic Review, What Should Be Done With MONUSCO?

June 24, 2019by Yvan Yenda Ilunga

Taking into consideration the spirit of the March Security Council resolution and an evaluation of the state of MONUSCO makes clear the need for a controlled and sound plan for the mission’s exit from the DRC.

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…

Four Questions on How HLPF 2019 Can Improve SDG Implementation

May 24, 2019by Jimena Leiva Roesch and Masooma Rahmaty

In the current context, what we can expect from HLPF 2019 is not as much as we would like.

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…

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.

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…

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.

Is “Human Rights” a Western Concept?

October 17, 2018Ahmed Shaheed and Rose Parris Richter

Critics of the notion that human rights are universal often assert that human rights originated in the West, reflect Western interests, and are a weapon of cultural hegemony or a new form of imperialism.

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