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Tag: Central Asia

  • 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
  • Strong Rhetoric Belies Flaws in Approaches on Afghanistan

    Afghanistan
    December 8, 2017by Arsla Jawaid

    The repetition by US Defense Secretary James Mattis during his recent visit to Islamabad that Pakistan should “redouble” its efforts against Islamist militants has further strained an already tumultuous relationship. These recent public statements mask the broader disarray in US foreign policy and the flaws in the new approach to Afghanistan and South Asia unveiled earlier this year.

    AnalysisAfghanistan, Central Asia, fragile states
  • Acting Locally on Preventive Diplomacy: Q&A with Miroslav Jenča

    March 31, 2017by Youssef Mahmoud

    Miroslav Jenča, UN assistant secretary-general for political affairs, discusses the need for a strong on-the-ground presence when engaging in preventive diplomacy.

    InterviewsCentral Asia, united nations
  • Who Wins and Loses as Turkey’s Pendulum Swings East?

    November 17, 2016by Evin Ashley Erdoğdu

    While the reorientation to Russia and the East has vexed the Washington and Brussels, the election of US president Donald Trump this month may provide an unexpected catalyst for thawing relations between the US and Turkey.

    AnalysisCentral Asia, europe
  • Why Do Peace Processes Still Exclude Key Actors?: Q&A with Daisaku Higashi

    March 21, 2016by Maureen Quinn

    Daisaku Higashi, Associate Professor at the University of Sophia, discusses lessons from Afghanistan for the design of peace and political transition processes.

    InterviewsCentral Asia, peace processes
  • Renewing Afghanistan’s Social Contract: Q&A with Ali A. Jalali

    December 8, 2015by James Bowen

    Former Afghani Interior Minister Ali A, Jalali discusses the challenges of rebuilding institutions and state-society relations following periods of conflict and instability.

    InterviewsCentral Asia, statebuilding
  • New Prospects for a Peace Process in Afghanistan?

    November 24, 2014by Scott Smith

    One of the key priorities of the new Ghani administration will be to find a way to achieve lasting peace with the Taliban.

    AnalysisCentral Asia, peace processes
  • Afghan Burqa, a “Window of Power”? Q&A with Farkhunda Zahra Naderi

    October 9, 2014by Marie O'Reilly

    In this interview, Afghan MP Naderi discusses the strength of democratic values in Afghanistan, expressing hope for more political participation by women and youth.

    InterviewsCentral Asia, democracy, justice
  • Can Afghanistan’s Unity Government Be Built to Govern?

    October 2, 2014by Scott Smith

    After a peaceful handover of power, the question is whether the new Afghan unity government can survive the fractious conditions of its birth.

    AnalysisCentral Asia, elections, fragile states
  • As Afghanistan Awaits Election Results, Euphoria Turns Into Sense of Crisis

    July 1, 2014by Scott Smith

    As Afghanistan awaits the results of the second round of presidential elections, only a real understanding of democracy can help the country take the most out of this vote.

    AnalysisCentral Asia, democracy, elections
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  • Human or Machine? Lessons from the Use of Technology in the Monitoring Mission to Ukraine

    April 12, 2021by Andreas Wittkowsky

    Peace operations, as well as humanitarian and development actors, are increasingly using technological means, which raises the question of how much of a “human touch” is still essential.

    Analysiseurope, technology
  • Impunity and Police Brutality Characterize Rise in Femicides in Mexico

    April 7, 2021by Gema Kloppe-Santamaría

    The recent murder of a woman refugee in Mexico sheds light on the violence experienced by women, undocumented migrants, and the economically disenfranchised.

    Analysisamericas, police

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    April 1, 2021by the Global Observatory

    A list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs compiled by the Global Observatory.

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  • The Exclusion of Women’s Voices from Afghan Peace Talks Remains the Norm

    March 30, 2021by Masooma Rahmaty

    As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women’s voices are sufficiently represented in peace efforts should be a top priority.

    AnalysisAfghanistan, asia, peace processes
  • Growing Insurgency in Mozambique Poses Danger to Southern Africa

    March 26, 2021by Philip Obaji Jr.

    A lack of concrete action could turn southeast Africa into an unstable region akin to parts of West Africa.

    Analysisafrica, terrorism
  • To End Violence Against Women, We Need to Imagine New Futures

    March 25, 2021Marie Berry and Milli Lake

    Any conversation about eliminating violence against women needs to look clearly at the police as a source of insecurity and violence in women’s lives.

    Analysispolice, women peace and…
  • Looking Beyond Conflict to Address Climate Change Impacts in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

    March 19, 2021by Evyn Papworth

    An understanding of the gendered insecurities entrenched by natural disasters points to the need to expand the scope of the WPS agenda in order to address the structural violence of the climate crisis.

    Analysisclimate change, women peace and…
  • Rising Politicization Risks Splitting Somali National Army

    March 17, 2021by Colin Robinson

    The developing electoral crisis over the past few months has led to greater misuse of forces.

    Analysis
  • Securing a Plan for Ending the War in Afghanistan

    March 16, 2021David Cortright and Madhav Joshi

    The alternative to a negotiated peace agreement and new security arrangements is a continuation of the present war with its devastating human consequences.

    AnalysisAfghanistan, asia
  • Climate Change Must Be Tackled as a Global Security Risk

    March 10, 2021Joshua Busby, Morgan Bazilian, and Florian Krampe

    We live in an age where challenges to peace and security come not only from agents intentionally trying to do us harm, but also from climate change and pandemics.

    Analysisclimate change, security counci…
  • Remembering Edward Luck, A Champion of the UN and the Responsibility to Protect

    March 8, 2021by Alex J. Bellamy

    Throughout his life, Ed had an eye for what was important, not what was popular.

    Analysisunited nations
  • Identifying and Neutralizing Afghan Peace Spoilers

    March 5, 2021Annie Pforzheimer, Andrew Hyde, and Jason Criss Howk

    Afghanistan’s future is at stake and the vital importance of containing spoilers while encouraging a broad and productive debate on peace cannot be overstated.

    AnalysisAfghanistan, asia
  • Where is UN Counterterrorism Headed 20 Years After 9/11? 

    February 26, 2021Eric Rosand and Alistair Millar

    Our knowledge of the threat of violent extremism and how to address it will continue to increase. The size of the UN’s bureaucracy should not have to grow with it.

    Analysisterrorism, united nations
  • Regional Special Forces Pose Threat to Peace and Security in Ethiopia

    February 22, 2021by Bereket Tsegay

    The peace and security arrangement between federal and regional states has allowed special forces to instigate conflicts in unique ways.

    Analysisafrica, peace and secur…
  • The Tigray Conflict in Ethiopia: Post-War Ramifications and International Response

    January 25, 2021by Jon Abbink

    Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government are wary of the interference, complaints, and demands made by the international community.

    Analysisafrica, conflict
  • The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Peace and Conflict

    October 23, 2020by Katariina Mustasilta

    What happened to the pandemic being a catalyst for peaceful processes?

    Analysiscoronavirus, peace and secur…
  • Masculinities, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, and the WPS Agenda

    October 19, 2020by Ibrahim Bahati

    While it is true that women make up of the majority of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) victims, the widely accepted definition is narrow and often excludes other types of gender-based violence.

    Analysiswomen peace and…, WPSat20
  • How Will Sino-Indian Competition Impact India’s Tenure on the Security Council?

    July 2, 2020by Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu

    India’s election to the Council was the easy part. It’s tenure, however, will be more challenging.

    Analysissouth asia
  • The Impact of COVID-19 on the Protection of Cultural Heritage

    June 17, 2020by Nadia Al-Said

    While there is a pressing need to invest in the future given the pandemic’s impact, this is not fully possible without incorporating cultural heritage.

    Analysiscoronavirus, cultural herita…
  • Will Lessons from Cholera in Haiti Be Applied to COVID-19?

    May 6, 2020Adam R. Houston and Beatrice Lindstrom

    While the UN is making efforts to apply lessons from the cholera epidemic, there are reasons to question whether the reforms are adequate.

    Analysispeacekeeping
  • How Has the WHO Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

    April 30, 2020by Lucia Mullen

    What is clear from the range of interventions and steps taken is that the WHO has been involved in almost all aspects of the response.

    Analysis
  • Diplomacy at the UN in the Time of Coronavirus

    April 6, 2020by Naureen Chowdhury Fink

    What will the future of diplomacy look like and will the UN as we know it still be fit for purpose?

    Analysiscoronavirus, united nations

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