Jamie J. Hagen | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

Can a United African Voice Strengthen Effective Global Peacebuilding?

November 18, 2020by Daniel Forti and Priyal Singh

The need to refine a coherent global peacebuilding system has been continuously worked on since the establishment of the UN’s Peacebuilding Architecture (PBA) in 2005.

Climate in the Security Council: A Dilemma for the South?

November 13, 2020by Jimena Leiva Roesch

Climate change has taken a back seat in the political economy discourse and much of the momentum towards reversing climate change’s effects has slowed, or reversed.

The Peacebuilding Commission and Climate-Related Security Risks

November 12, 2020Jake Sherman and Florian Krampe

Within the United Nations, there is a lack of agreement among member states on which organs are most appropriate to respond to climate-related security risks.

Making Implementation of the WPS Agenda Possible: Q&A with Madeleine Rees

October 29, 2020by Gretchen Baldwin

Madeleine Rees, secretary-general of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, discusses the state of the WPS agenda and lessons for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beyond “Women and Children”: Gendered Community Engagement Strategies in UN Peace Operations

October 28, 2020by Gretchen Baldwin

Understanding the historical use of female engagement teams in peacekeeping will be critical as the UN standardizes its approach to and justification for using engagement platoons.

Using Local Action Plans as Pathways to Inclusive Peace and Security

October 26, 2020by Katelyn Jones

Local Action Plans have the potential to ignite lasting, creative, and meaningful change at the community-level.

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Peace and Conflict

October 23, 2020by Katariina Mustasilta

What happened to the pandemic being a catalyst for peaceful processes?

Women, Peace, and Victimhood

October 22, 2020by Roxani Krystalli

Taking victimhood seriously requires moving away from a view of it as always synonymous with vulnerability or lack of agency, or as entirely reduced to the experience of victimization.

Encouraging Generosity and Inclusivity for a Feminist Implementation of WPS: Q&A with Dr. Toni Haastrup

October 21, 2020by Jasmine Jaghab

Dr. Haastrup discusses how feminism, generosity, and inclusion can strengthen the implementation of WPS.

Improving the Relationship Between WPS and CVE Policies

October 20, 2020by Phoebe Donnelly

WPS practitioners and policymakers have real concerns about the ways in which P/CVE policies could harm women.

Masculinities, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, and the WPS Agenda

October 19, 2020by Ibrahim Bahati

While it is true that women make up of the majority of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) victims, the widely accepted definition is narrow and often excludes other types of gender-based violence.

Reflections on the Future of Peacekeeping Operations

October 16, 2020by Naomi Miyashita

The prospects for UN peacekeeping—indeed of peace operations—are inseparable from those of the UN as an organization.

Thinking Intergenerationally: WPS and the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda

October 7, 2020by Helen Berents

The existence of the YPS agenda is, in part, a legacy of the WPS agenda.

Sustaining Feminist Curiosity for the Future of Women, Peace, and Security: Q&A with Cynthia Enloe

October 6, 2020by Phoebe Donnelly

Dr. Enloe talks about the state of the WPS agenda, how to ensure it is not overly-simplified and narrowed, and how its advocates can continue to remain hopeful and curious feminists.

How the New UN Mission in Sudan Can Succeed

August 25, 2020Philipp Jahn, Gerrit Kurtz, Peter Schumann

The polarized political landscape in Sudan has already affected the planning process for UNITAMS.

What We Can Learn From the United Nations About Reforming the Police

July 22, 2020by John Billow

Recent events in the US and across the world have rightfully put the spotlight on the legitimate function of the police, and increased calls for different forms of police reform.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Protection of Cultural Heritage

June 17, 2020by Nadia Al-Said

While there is a pressing need to invest in the future given the pandemic’s impact, this is not fully possible without incorporating cultural heritage.

UN Peacekeeping and the Protection of Civilians in the COVID-19 Era

May 22, 2020by Namie Di Razza

Protection threats are expanding and aggravating in the time of the pandemic.

Examining the Longer-Term Effects of COVID-19 on UN Peacekeeping Operations

May 13, 2020by Cedric de Coning

Some new practices are specific to the pandemic and will change over time, while others are likely to be more lasting.

Will Lessons from Cholera in Haiti Be Applied to COVID-19?

May 6, 2020Adam R. Houston and Beatrice Lindstrom

While the UN is making efforts to apply lessons from the cholera epidemic, there are reasons to question whether the reforms are adequate.

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