The editors of the Global Observatory have compiled some of 2021’s notable and most-read articles that speak to both global events and new thinking around topics such as conflict, counterterrorism, UN peacekeeping, gender and security, and the climate crisis.
Further Reading
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The International Peace Institute’s 10 most-read reports of 2021 address many of the areas of action in the United Nations secretary-general’s report “Our Common Agenda.”
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Noemi Florea has compiled some key data visualizations from 2021 for the Global Observatory that highlight progress on climate change, from expanded research on the global environment to emerging developments for climate adaptation.
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The editors have assembled some of 2020’s “must read” articles that were not about the pandemic, noteworthy either for their analysis, topic, timeliness, and/or popularity.
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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.
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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.
