Gender equality is a universal agenda and its absence has profound consequences for all of humanity. There is perhaps no area where this becomes clearer than in relation to matters of peace and security.
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Given that ordinary Malians would have so many reasons for resenting and overthrowing these figures, the question is particularly acute there—why has so much of the status quo persisted for so long?
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The situation represents a “perfect storm” characterized by weak health systems; proximity to borders with Uganda and Rwanda; a dense and mobile population of 6 million people; and violence and insecurity.
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Despite the many international commitments towards a more inclusive approach to peace and security, women’s voices are still routinely ignored.
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The confrontation between Ukraine and Russia serves as a warning signal that conflict in and around Ukraine has the potential to escalate quickly into an uncontrollable situation if not addressed.
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The Khartoum Process, which Eritrea will now lead, involves a huge range of initiatives. All are designed to reduce the number of Africans crossing the Mediterranean.
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Xi Jinping is widely viewed as the strongest leader China has had since Deng Xiaoping or Mao Zedong. But six years into his perhaps indefinite tenure, what has Xi actually accomplished?
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Underneath the niceties of inclusion and the value of bringing in as many voices, perspectives, and resources as possible, multistakeholderism comes with its own downsides.
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The Taliban have refused to negotiate or speak with the Afghan government, claiming they are illegitimate foreign puppets. At the same time they have also intensified their attacks.
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The immediate question then is: should the repatriation of Rohingya refugees begin?
