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  • The Positive Impacts and Challenges Facing the African Union Mission in Somalia

    Somalia Security
    December 3, 2019by Paul D. Williams

    Overall, AMISOM had made progress on its three current strategic objectives, however, the mission continues to face difficult challenges and limitations.

    Analysisafrican union, somalia
  • An Update on How Many Fatalities AMISOM Has Suffered

    Wall of Heroes Inauguration
    September 10, 2019by Paul D. Williams

    New evidence comes from independent research, newly-released financial statements, a dataset listing attacks on peacekeepers, and the erection of a memorial.

    Analysisafrica, african union
  • Can the AU and UN Maintain Common Ground in Support of Sudan’s Transition?

    August 8, 2019Priyal Singh and Daniel Forti

    The next few months provide a vital window of opportunity for the two organizations to collectively address instability in Sudan.

    Analysisafrican union, security council
  • After Annual Conference, UN and AU Move From Alignment to Impact

    May 17, 2019Daniel Forti, Priyal Singh, and Gustavo de Carvalho

    Building on the momentum of existing partnerships, the two organizations have since alternated the hosting of an Annual Conference between the leadership of the UN and the AU Commission.

    Analysisafrican union, united nations
  • Popular Protests Pose a Conundrum for the AU’s Opposition to Coups

    May 10, 2019by Adem K. Abebe

    The tail-end involvement of the military after intensive and popular protests raises questions about how AU rules should be applied.

    Analysisafrican union
  • Somalia’s Security Challenges Complicate Transfer of Responsibility to Government

    March 11, 2019by Alice Hills

    Transferring full security responsibilities to the government of Somalia by the December 2021 target set by the UN Security Council is unlikely.

    Analysisafrica, african union
  • Can Ad Hoc Security Coalitions in Africa Bring Stability?

    January 14, 2019by Paul D. Williams

    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).

    Analysisafrican union, peace and security
  • The Critical Peace and Security Issues Driving the Upcoming UN-AU Meeting

    July 17, 2018by Daniel Forti and Lesley Connolly

    At a moment where multilateral institutions for peace and security confront enormous responsibilities, a more effective partnership is in the interest of both organizations and African member states.

    Analysisafrica, african union, united nations
  • To Improve Peacekeeping, UN and AU Need to Improve Partnership

    June 22, 2018by Gustavo de Carvalho

    The inclusion of partnerships in the A4P initiative creates the need for a closer look at one of the UN’s most important partners when it comes to peacekeeping, the African Union.

    AnalysisA4P, african union, peacekeeping
  • Optimism and Unaddressed Challenges After AU Summit

    January 31, 2018by Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah

    At the conclusion of the African Union (AU) Summit it is worth taking stock of the challenges that remain.

    Analysisafrican union, governance
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  • The Positive Impacts and Challenges Facing the African Union Mission in Somalia

    December 3, 2019by Paul D. Williams

    Overall, AMISOM had made progress on its three current strategic objectives, however, the mission continues to face difficult challenges and limitations.

    Analysisafrican union, somalia
  • Key Global Events to Watch in December

    December 2, 2019by the Global Observatory

    At the start of every month, the Global Observatory posts a list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs.

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  • The Importance of Inclusion and Human Rights to Building Sustainable Peace

    November 27, 2019by Sarah Taylor

    How do we ensure that we are moving towards better inclusion in peace efforts?

    Analysiswomen peace and…, wps19
  • The UN Peace Operation in Mali: A Troubled Yet Needed Mission

    November 26, 2019by Jaïr van der Lijn

    Whatever the path forward, security and stability in Mali requires reparation of the social contract, which is a much more complex need than a peace operation or the UN system can achieve.

    Analysispeacekeeping, united nations
  • Assessing the Effectiveness of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic

    November 21, 2019by Lise Howard

    Despite many challenges, MINUSCA has undoubtedly helped to protect civilians and extend state authority—two essential tasks of its current mandate.

    Analysispeacekeeping, united nations
  • Are UN Peace Operations Effective?

    November 14, 2019by Cedric de Coning

    Despite the positive conclusions of statistical studies, not enough is known about how peace operations contribute to reducing violence and sustaining peace in specific cases.

    Analysispeacekeeping, united nations
  • Mali Attack Demonstrates Growing Strength of the Islamic State in Africa

    November 13, 2019by Philip Obaji Jr.

    The attack shows that despite losing its founder and some of its top commanders in the Middle East last month, IS has fighters loyal to its cause and has strengthened in Africa.

    Analysisafrica, terrorism
  • China’s Complicated Relationship With Central Asia

    November 8, 2019by Raffaello Pantucci

    As the world watches the US–China confrontation play out on the international stage, few are paying attention to the heart of Eurasia where a sea change is happening.

    AnalysisCentral Asia, China
  • State-Level Military Forces Can Potentially Turn Tide in War Against al-Shabaab

    November 7, 2019by Colin Robinson

    A strong partnership between Mogadishu and the regions is vital to a unified counterinsurgency effort.

    Analysisafrica, somalia
  • The Dissolution of Congress and the Future of Peru’s Democracy

    November 5, 2019by Ignazio De Ferrari

    Over a month after the president dissolved congress, some fundamental questions about the future of Peru’s institutions and its politics remain unanswered.

    Analysisamericas
  • The Role of Women in Northern Ireland’s Peace Process: Q&A with Monica McWilliams

    October 31, 2019by Samir Ashraf

    Monica McWilliams, an academic and peace activist, was part of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition, a…

    Interviewswomen peace and…, wps19
  • The Roots of the Lebanese Protests and the Path Forward

    October 28, 2019by Fadi Nicholas Nassar

    Lebanon has experienced numerous popular movements in its modern history, but none as distinctly focused on re-hauling the entire system like the current protests.

    Analysismass protest, middle east
  • Clarifying Expectations on Protection of Civilians

    October 4, 2019by Lisa Sharland

    Reaching consensus on the different circumstances, limits, and expectations of peacekeepers when it comes to intervening to protect civilians has been challenging.

    Analysispoc20, protection of…
  • The Need for Monitoring and Evaluation in Advancing Protection of Civilians

    October 2, 2019by Aditi Gorur

    The lack of monitoring and evaluation is a problem for all of a peacekeeping mission’s activities, but it’s a particular gap for POC.

    Analysispoc20, protection of…
  • Preserving Brazil’s Sovereignty Means Taking Responsibility for the Amazon

    September 30, 2019Adriana Erthal Abdenur and Robert Muggah

    A tricky question is how to conserve global public goods, such as forests, at a time when multilateral cooperation is waning.

    Analysisamericas, climate change
  • Local Peace Processes and the Protection of Civilians

    September 27, 2019by Allard Duursma

    There is broad consensus that POC requires not only a militarized response, but also resolution of the armed conflicts that provide the context for attacks on civilians.

    Analysispoc20, protection of…
  • Climate Change, Peacebuilding, and Sustaining Peace

    September 13, 2019by Florian Krampe

    Climate change is not just an issue of human security—it is transforming the entire security landscape.

    Analysisclimate change, climatepeace…
  • After Strategic Review, What Should Be Done With MONUSCO?

    June 24, 2019by Yvan Yenda Ilunga

    Taking into consideration the spirit of the March Security Council resolution and an evaluation of the state of MONUSCO makes clear the need for a controlled and sound plan for the mission’s exit from the DRC.

    Analysispeacekeeping, security counci…
  • How Can the Security Council Engage on Climate Change, Peace, and Security?

    June 20, 2019by Jake Sherman

    In light of its mandate, the extent to which the United Nations Security Council can or should take steps on climate-related peace and…

    Analysisclimate change, climatepeace…, security counci…
  • Somalia’s Security Challenges Complicate Transfer of Responsibility to Government

    March 11, 2019by Alice Hills

    Transferring full security responsibilities to the government of Somalia by the December 2021 target set by the UN…

    Analysisafrica, african union
  • Political Crisis in Spain Forces General Election

    February 26, 2019by Angel Smith

    The current Spanish government has found itself under fire from all sides, including opposition leaders and Catalan nationalists.

    Analysiseurope
  • Brazil, With Most Homicides in the World, Moves to Loosen Gun Laws

    February 20, 2019Robert Muggah and Melina Risso

    While talk of citizens carrying weapons on the street to keep gun-toting criminals at bay is popular with the president’s supporters, it is incorrect. The implications of revoking gun laws are also potentially dangerous.

    Analysisamericas

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