While the coup attempt appears to have been carried out by an isolated group of soldiers, it is indicative of growing frustration with the Bongo administration.
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Debate continues over who should authorize, finance, and provide them with various forms of assistance. Outside of their benefits and drawbacks, it is clear that the coalitions pose particular challenges for the African Union (AU).
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Although a buzzword, the term “women’s issues” is regularly used without precise definition, and often has slighting, divisive undertones.
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The way in which far-right politicians were able to take advantage of the Global Compact as a tool for political posturing can be instructive.
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In the current context of increased securitization and a focus on counter-terrorism, states are grappling with the need to respond to the return and reintegration of foreign fighters’ children.
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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.
