Should the worst come to pass for Chad and its military, Islamist and extremist groups in the region will likely strengthen.
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The widespread opposition to the military’s brutal crackdown includes possibly as many as three-quarters of the soldiers in Myanmar’s army.
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While independent reviews have evolved, there are some unresolved dynamics that will impact their viability moving forward.
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Efforts to translate climate and environmental-related mandates into policies and practices are a work in progress, and can benefit from ongoing learning, monitoring, and adaptation.
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The UN is strategically positioned to engage with non-state armed groups in many issues relevant to civilian protection.
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A closer look at the last decade of peace operations highlights ten macro-level trends.
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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.
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The recent murder of a woman refugee in Mexico sheds light on the violence experienced by women, undocumented migrants, and the economically disenfranchised.
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As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women’s voices are sufficiently represented in peace efforts should be a top priority.
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A lack of concrete action could turn southeast Africa into an unstable region akin to parts of West Africa.
