Jamie J. Hagen | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

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.

Laws, Legal Frameworks, and the Displacement of LGBTI Persons

August 6, 2019by Nishin Nathwani

We cannot hope to address SOGI-related forced displacement without addressing legal frameworks. At the same time, the law can be deceiving if treated literally.

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?

Key Global Events to Watch in August

August 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.

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 security issues is an…

Perspective: South Africa and the ANC’s Uncertain Future

June 7, 2019by John L. Hirsch

As Ramaphosa enters his second term, it is unclear what he will be able to accomplish, especially in relation to taking effective action against those in the government, the ANC, and other parties charged with corruption.

Key Global Events to Watch in June

May 31, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escalating Power Rivalries in the South China Sea Raise Concern

November 9, 2018by Adam Ni

If any country, particularly the US, wants to prevent further Chinese gains in the SCS, it will need to substantially increase investment in military capabilities, diplomacy, and economic presence in Asia in the…

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.

With Peacekeeping Budget Approved, More Contentious Negotiations Lie Ahead

July 13, 2018by Jake Sherman

This session of the Fifth Committee saw member states posturing and positioning ahead of what will be extremely contentious negotiations this fall on the budgetary scales of assessment.

Sustaining Peace: Can a New Approach Change the UN?

April 24, 2018by Cedric de Coning

Now is an ideal time to take stock of how the concept of sustaining peace has developed since it was adopted and assess the challenges to its implementation.

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