Jamie J. Hagen | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

Human or Machine? Lessons from the Use of Technology in the Monitoring Mission to Ukraine

April 12, 2021by Andreas Wittkowsky

Peace operations, as well as humanitarian and development actors, are increasingly using technological means, which raises the question of how much of a “human touch” is still essential.

Impunity and Police Brutality Characterize Rise in Femicides in Mexico

April 7, 2021by Gema Kloppe-Santamaría

The recent murder of a woman refugee in Mexico sheds light on the violence experienced by women, undocumented migrants, and the economically disenfranchised.

Key Global Events to Watch in April

April 1, 2021by the Global Observatory

A list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs compiled by the Global Observatory.

The Exclusion of Women’s Voices from Afghan Peace Talks Remains the Norm

March 30, 2021by Masooma Rahmaty

As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women’s voices are sufficiently represented in peace efforts should be a top priority.

Growing Insurgency in Mozambique Poses Danger to Southern Africa

March 26, 2021by Philip Obaji Jr.

A lack of concrete action could turn southeast Africa into an unstable region akin to parts of West Africa.

To End Violence Against Women, We Need to Imagine New Futures

March 25, 2021Marie Berry and Milli Lake

Any conversation about eliminating violence against women needs to look clearly at the police as a source of insecurity and violence in women’s lives.

Looking Beyond Conflict to Address Climate Change Impacts in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

March 19, 2021by Evyn Papworth

An understanding of the gendered insecurities entrenched by natural disasters points to the need to expand the scope of the WPS agenda in order to address the structural violence of the climate crisis.

Rising Politicization Risks Splitting Somali National Army

March 17, 2021by Colin Robinson

The developing electoral crisis over the past few months has led to greater misuse of forces.

Identifying and Neutralizing Afghan Peace Spoilers

March 5, 2021Annie Pforzheimer, Andrew Hyde, and Jason Criss Howk

Afghanistan’s future is at stake and the vital importance of containing spoilers while encouraging a broad and productive debate on peace cannot be overstated.

Regional Special Forces Pose Threat to Peace and Security in Ethiopia

February 22, 2021by Bereket Tsegay

The peace and security arrangement between federal and regional states has allowed special forces to instigate conflicts in unique ways.

The Tigray Conflict in Ethiopia: Post-War Ramifications and International Response

January 25, 2021by Jon Abbink

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government are wary of the interference, complaints, and demands made by the international community.

How Can Artificial Intelligence Help Curb Deforestation in the Amazon?

November 23, 2020by Adriana Erthal Abdenur

Some of the most promising innovations for enhancing the monitoring of forests involve artificial intelligence.

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?

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.

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.

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.

How Has the WHO Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

April 30, 2020by Lucia Mullen

What is clear from the range of interventions and steps taken is that the WHO has been involved in almost all aspects of the response.

The Impact of Sanctions on Humanitarian Response to COVID-19

April 27, 2020by Agathe Sarfati

What can the UN system, particularly the UN Security Council, do to ensure that humanitarian organizations can fulfill their mission during the COVID-19 pandemic, in its immediate aftermath, and in the long-term?

How Can African States Become More Influential in the UN Security Council?

March 12, 2020by Gustavo de Carvalho and Daniel Forti

If African states want to ensure relevance and influence in 2020 and beyond, they will need to ensure that unified positions are at the core of approaches.

The Effectiveness of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

December 19, 2019by Alexandra Novosseloff

As steps to wind down the mission begin, it is important to assess the impact of MONUSCO’s various activities.

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