Exaggerated fears about growing Chinese power can become a cause of conflict. The same logic applies in cyberspace.
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There is no simple answer to improve development aid in contexts of armed conflict, but it is worth considering all options.
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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 environment for the 2023 elections.
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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.
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Transferring full security responsibilities to the government of Somalia by the December 2021 target set by the UN Security Council is unlikely.
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It is important to consider what is at stake if the status of women in Afghanistan is not clarified during peace negotiations.
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Rather than turning up the temperature, governments should be working to de-escalate the crisis before Venezuela melts down entirely.
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The UN has always faced a gap between its aspiration and performance. Yet, as Sir Brian observed, the UN is the only global design for the daunting task of managing both conflict and progress.
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The current Spanish government has found itself under fire from all sides, including opposition leaders and Catalan nationalists.
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President Vladimir Putin is yet to meet his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un, who has already held four summits with Chinese President Xi Jinping, three with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and one with United States President Donald Trump.
