The Global Observatory has compiled a few of the creative, powerful, and useful visualizations from 2019 that help to better understand and contextualize global events and issues.
Further Reading
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In 2019, the Global Observatory continued publishing in-depth article series on a range of topics including climate change, protection of civilians, LGBTI rights, July’s High-Level Political Forum, and women, peace, and security.
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Much has been written on the long list of protests in 2019, but why did they take place?
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As Ramaphosa enters his second term, it is unclear what he will be able to accomplish, especially in relation to taking effective action against those in the government, the ANC, and other parties charged with corruption.
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The top Global Observatory reads of 2018 were dominated by two series: one on the controversial “Cruz report” on peacekeeping fatalities and injuries; and another on Secretary-General António Guterres’ Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative aimed at reforming United Nations peacekeeping.
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Winnie Mandela will be remembered as a person of great courage who worked for a greater cause throughout a very difficult life.
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In line with the call of the secretary-general, the top reports published by IPI in 2017 provide insights into how the international community can best respond to some of the most pressing challenges to global peace and security by investing in conflict prevention, supporting mediation, and sustaining peace.
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Africa’s men and women are now faced with the question of whether they can bring about a new African polity based on the principles of democracy and human rights or whether the politics of entrenched and often corrupt leaders who stayed in power for decades will continue.
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While North Korea’s missile program, the shift in US policy in the international arena, and the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Yemen occupied the attention of news media in 2017, Global Observatory readership was dominated by articles on the UN.
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The Global Observatory has collated a few of the most creative, useful, and powerful visualizations from 2017 that shed further light on a global issue or that challenge preconceptions.
