On February 19th, the Board of Peace held its first meeting in Washington, DC, bringing together representatives from more than two dozen countries that have accepted President Trump’s invitation to join. This makes Gaza the first test of a new model of international governance—one that promises stabilization without resolving political authority. The Board of Peace, […]
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For the past several years, Haiti has been facing a “triple crisis” of escalating insecurity, political paralysis, and deepening humanitarian need. Despite national efforts, the security situation continues to deteriorate, with gangs using violence to control critical infrastructure and disrupt essential services, generating illicit income and exerting territorial control.Gangs have systematically used sexual and gender-based […]
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Armed conflict no longer unfolds solely on the battlefield. It is fought fiercely along digital frontlines—from disinformation campaigns that aim to erode public trust in leaders and institutions, exacerbate tensions among identity groups, and sometimes undermine peace to cyberattacks that disrupt or destroy critical systems. In Sudan’s civil war between the army and the paramilitary […]
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President Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan and the New York Declaration on a two-state solution have created an opening for peace in Gaza—though one that is fragile and fraught with danger. These blueprints are wide in scope but light on detail where it matters, including on stabilization support, which must be carefully designed if it […]
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In recent weeks, we’ve witnessed the escalating militarization of American cities, deadly violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, genocidal atrocities in Sudan, and the killing of democracy activists in Tanzania. These crises share a common thread: systems of war and authoritarianism are mutually sustaining and undermine true security for people around the world.This offers […]
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Never has the cliché that we are at a pivotal moment in Middle East diplomacy been more accurate. Yet at this critical juncture, the post of UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) has remained vacant for months. It is time to appoint a new envoy and restore the UN’s political role […]
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In 2024, global military expenditures reached $2.7 trillion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This represents a 9.4% increase in real terms over 2023, the highest year-on-year rise since the end of the Cold War. All world regions have shown substantial increases over the past decade, except for Africa and South America.These […]
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Since mid-February, there have been renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Preliminary negotiations have focused on ceasefires and short-term concessions rather than long-term solutions that could bring sustainable peace to Ukraine. In this interview, Nina Potarska discusses the importance of a human-centered peace process.
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ATMIS will end on December 31, 2024, and be replaced by a new African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). United Nations Security Council approval will have to be given this month to meet the changeover deadline. Yet the new force is unlikely to significantly degrade the long-term threat al-Shabaab poses. al-Shabaab is stronger than generally perceived and may be in a position to achieve significant large-scale success.
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The upcoming UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review provides a unique opportunity for the UN to shape the future of peacebuilding at a moment when sentiment toward multilateral institutions and the liberal framework guiding peacebuilding as a whole is changing. The way in which the review is developed and implemented, as well as the outcomes, offers a platform to tackle these contemporary challenges and guide the field of peacebuilding into the future. Central to this is the meaningful inclusion of diverse voices through innovative processes. Toward this end, the UN can work in partnership with intermediaries with a track record of organizing such inclusive and participatory processes.
