Richard Ponzio | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

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.

The Calm Before a Spike in Coronavirus Cases in Africa

May 7, 2020by Ryan Cummings

The difference in death tolls and fatality rates between countries in North America and Europe, and Africa, has raised questions as to what factors explain the discrepancy.

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?

UN Peacekeepers Must Stay the Course

April 23, 2020by Atul Khare and Jean-Pierre Lacroix

To extend the global fight against COVID-19 to areas struggling to emerge from conflict, UN peace operations need to continue sustaining and promoting peace and stability.

Protecting Civilians After UNAMID: Options For a Follow-on Mission in Sudan

April 22, 2020by Ralph Mamiya

Questions of whether or how much any new UN special political mission in Sudan should be involved with tasks associated with “protection of civilians” has been a particularly controversial point, as there appear to be differing views within the Secretariat and the Security Council over the…

UNAMID’s Transition Continues Through Uncharted Waters

April 15, 2020by Daniel Forti

Security Council members have a brief period of time to address difficult political questions about what comes after UNAMID.

Toward a New Regional Approach to Water Security and Governance in the Horn of Africa

April 10, 2020by Anniek Barnhoorn, Florian Krampe, Luc van de Goor, Elizabeth Smith, and Dan Smith

The need for an effective framework of water governance in the Horn of Africa is undeniable.

Efforts to Contain Coronavirus Spread in Africa Undermined by Misinformation

April 9, 2020by Philip Obaji Jr.

As the history of disease outbreaks in Africa makes clear, misinformation plays a key role in undermining containment efforts.

Diplomacy at the UN in the Time of Coronavirus

April 6, 2020by Naureen Chowdhury Fink

What will the future of diplomacy look like and will the UN as we know it still be fit for purpose?

The Impact of COVID-19 on Peace Operations

April 2, 2020by Cedric de Coning

Significant reductions and changes in the way peace operations function may be needed over the coming months.

Four Priorities for the G20 Virtual Summit on Coronavirus

March 26, 2020by James Cockayne

The virtual summit of the G20 today was a defining moment for international cooperation.

What Factors Will Decide the Fate of the Global South in Coronavirus Pandemic?

March 25, 2020by Ngozi Erondu and Emmanuel Agogo

Most countries the global south have yet to experience a significant wave of coronavirus cases and deaths.

How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: A Twitter Perspective

February 14, 2020by Annie Rubin

Beyond the SDG posters hung in the UN Secretariat building and the painted SDG pathway at the UN, how can the 2030 Agenda be locally owned?

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.

The Positive Impacts and Challenges Facing the African Union Mission in Somalia

December 3, 2019by Paul D. Williams

Overall, AMISOM had made progress on its three current strategic objectives, however, the mission continues to face difficult challenges and limitations.

The Importance of Inclusion and Human Rights to Building Sustainable Peace

November 27, 2019by Sarah Taylor

How do we ensure that we are moving towards better inclusion in peace efforts?

Assessing the Effectiveness of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic

November 21, 2019by Lise Howard

Despite many challenges, MINUSCA has undoubtedly helped to protect civilians and extend state authority—two essential tasks of its current mandate.

Mandate Renewal of Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity At Risk

July 10, 2019by Rosa Freedman

Given the Human Rights Council’s current composition and priorities, there is a real risk that the independent expert’s mandate will not pass.

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