Juan Manuel Santos is the former president of Colombia and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. He now serves as chair of the Elders, a group of independent global leaders founded in 2007 to work toward peace, justice, human rights, and a sustainable planet. In this interview, President Santos shares his thoughts on the […]
Interviews
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Once considered petty crime, cybercrime has evolved into a giant, automated, and illicit business almost as profitable as the narcotics trade. Cyberattacks on schools, hospitals, and government agencies have increased, and concern among nations has also increased, as these attacks involve not just financial losses but threats to peace and security. This concern led to […]
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In June, Kenyan police began deploying to Haiti as part of a Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission aimed at helping restore security in the country. The mission faces a daunting task. In this interview, Gloria Blaise, Director of Research Development at Haïti Policy House, discusses how the MSS mission has been received so far in Haiti and how the mission could build trust with Haitian communities.
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In this interview with Albert Trithart, Pascal Kambale, a Congolese researcher and human rights lawyer based in Goma, helps unpack the complex array of security actors present in the eastern DRC and how they are perceived by local Congolese.
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If the Global Biodiversity Framework is successfully implemented, it’s going to be the single most important and significant effort ever to save and protect biodiversity in the history of humanity. Yet questions remain about whether countries are going to make the financial commitments that are necessary to achieve these targets and goals.
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At COP29, the biggest sticking point in negotiations over a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is “who pays?” Whatever the outcome, multilateral development banks (MDBs) will play a critical role.
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Karim Makdisi, Associate Professor of International Politics at the American University of Beirut, discusses the role of UNIFIL—both historically and today—including its mandate to protect civilians.
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The next year could be decisive for Myanmar as the military junta weakens, the humanitarian crisis worsens, and genocidal acts against the Rohingya people are again escalating. In this interview, Chris Sidoti, a member of the Special Advisory Council on Myanmar and a former member of the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, provides recommendations on how the UN could improve its response.
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In her interview with Bitania Tadesse, Dallia Abdel Moniem, a Sudanese political analyst and commentator, describes the conditions civilians are facing in Sudan, including the rampant sexual violence committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). She also discusses the cost of inaction and the urgent need for greater support from the international community.
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In this interview, Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director of Fikra for Studies & Development, a Sudanese think tank, discusses the shortcomings in the international response to the situation in Sudan and options for the protection of civilians.
