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Tag: statebuilding

  • Why is Statehood So Popular?

    June 27, 2014by Ryan D. Griffiths and Tanisha M. Fazal

    Since 1945, secessionist movements have proliferated worldwide, and while most of them use non-violent means, recent research suggests that violent secessionism is on the rise.

    Analysisfragile states, statebuilding
  • One Year After Morsi’s Ousting, Shadow of Mubarak Falls Over Sisi’s Egypt

    June 26, 2014by Lisa Watanabe

    One year after the ouster of Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi seems to have a plan for stability that is likely to involve more repression and the loss of democratic gains made in 2011.

    Analysisegypt, middle east, statebuilding
  • New Book “Betrayed” Discusses Tools for Inclusive Statebuilding

    June 25, 2014by Maureen Quinn

    IPI’s Maureen Quinn spoke with Seth Kaplan about the dynamics of poverty and inclusive development, subjects at the core of his new book ‘Betrayed: Politics, Power and Prosperity.’

    Interviewsdevelopment, statebuilding
  • Pervasive Disconnect Between State and Citizen Offers Two Paths: Promise or Peril

    June 16, 2014by Youssef Mahmoud

    The crisis of legitimacy that is increasingly affecting citizen-state relations shows the need for better and stronger social cohesion within fragile states.

    Analysisdemocracy, mass protest, statebuilding
  • Three Years After the Arab Spring, the War Between Hope and Despair Continues

    May 21, 2014by Abdullah Alsaidi

    Former Yemeni Ambassador Abdullah Alsaidi analyzes democratic transitions in Yemen, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and Syria, arguing that it is too early to decree the failure of the Arab Spring.

    Analysisarab spring, middle east, statebuilding
  • So Far, Egypt’s New Constitution Fails Test of Equal Citizenship

    March 20, 2014by Hanan Elbadawi

    Egypt’s revised constitution raised hopes that it would open up new possibilities for women, but so far, this has not happened.

    Analysisegypt, middle east, statebuilding
  • As Police Roles Grow in UN Peace Operations, Clearer Guidelines Needed

    March 19, 2014by Marina Caparini and Kari M. Osland

    A meeting this week in Oslo aims to flesh out guidelines for UN police in peacekeeping, which has undergone a quiet but highly significant shift.

    Analysispeacekeeping, statebuilding, united nations
  • The New Tunisian Constitution: Triumphs and Potential Pitfalls

    February 27, 2014by Margaret Williams and Youssef Mahmoud

    What are the merits and shortcomings of the newly adopted Tunisian constitution?

    Analysisarab spring, democracy, statebuilding
  • Revolutionary Road Looks Precarious, Yet Tunisia Offers Beacon of Hope

    February 20, 2014by Lisa Watanabe

    Though the revolutionary road looks ever more precarious, recent developments in Tunisia are cause for optimism.

    Analysisarab spring, statebuilding
  • Without International Support, Yemen Could Slide Backwards

    February 14, 2014by Waleed Alhariri

    Fear of international accountability has kept Yemen’s former regime from making a power grab, though that could change.

    Interviewsmiddle east, statebuilding
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  • Why a Far-Right Surge Won’t Change EU Migration Policy

    February 15, 2019by Monica Li

    While on some subjects reform can appear implausible, there are still numerous migration-related issues where the parliament has been able to act.

    Analysiseurope, Migration
  • Security, Violence Could Impact Outcome of Nigeria’s Election

    February 14, 2019by Ryan Cummings

    Questions around domestic security will continue to be of concern to the elected government, who will need to be aware that the consequences of insecurity could define Nigeria’s socio-political stability well…

    Analysisafrica, elections

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  • How Vietnam’s Transition Experience May be Helpful for North Korea Today

    February 8, 2019by Bradley O. Babson

    While the natural endowments, economic structures, and demographics are very different between the two countries, there are several aspects of Vietnam’s…

    Analysisasia, North Korea
  • Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?

    February 7, 2019by Arthur Boutellis

    In recent years, a new generation of “guns for hire” appears to be emerging, prompting questions for both African governments and the UN.

    Analysisafrica, security
  • UN-Backed Anti-Corruption Efforts Provoke a Backlash in Guatemala

    February 5, 2019by William D. Stanley and Charles T. Call

    President Morales’ moves against CICIG represented a significant turnabout for a politician who originally campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, praised CICIG early in his term, and renewed CICIG’s…

    Analysisamericas, justice
  • Key Global Events to Watch in February

    February 1, 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.

    Key Events
  • What Does Turkey Hope to Gain in Syria?

    January 30, 2019by Aykan Erdemir

    Overall, the government’s foreign and security policy priorities have indeed been primarily focused on northern Syrian territories controlled by the YPG. There are, however, important domestic considerations.

    Analysisasia, syria
  • Negotiating Peace and Justice in the Central African Republic

    January 28, 2019by Patryk Labuda

    An examination of peace and justice initiatives in CAR raises a variety of questions about the country’s peace process.

    Analysisafrica, justice
  • What Kind of Leadership Does Sustaining Peace Require?

    January 18, 2019by Youssef Mahmoud

    Much has been written about leaders, about peace, and most recently about peace leadership, but little about leadership for sustaining peace.

    Analysispeacebuilding, sustaining peac…
  • Women’s Issues: What Are They?

    December 21, 2018by Annie Rubin

    Although a buzzword, the term “women’s issues” is regularly used without precise definition, and often has slighting, divisive undertones.

    Analysiswomen, women peace and…
  • The Children of ISIS Foreign Fighters: Are Protection and National Security in Opposition?

    December 18, 2018by Aïssata Athie

    In the current context of increased securitization and a focus on counter-terrorism, states are grappling…

    Analysismiddle east, terrorism
  • Navigating the Paradox and Complexity of Humanitarian Relief: Q&A with Fiona Terry

    December 14, 2018by Annie Rubin

    Dr. Terry discusses the complexities of humanitarian relief and key findings from her research on when, why, and how individuals and groups choose…

    Interviewshumanitarian…
  • Is “Human Rights” a Western Concept?

    October 17, 2018Ahmed Shaheed and Rose Parris Richter

    Critics of the notion that human rights are universal often assert that human rights originated in the West, reflect Western interests, and are a weapon of cultural hegemony or a new form of imperialism.

    Analysishuman rights
  • Why is Human Rights Absent from the Secretary-General’s Prevention Agenda?

    October 9, 2018by Jennifer Norris

    If UN reform is about making the UN fit for purpose, then it only makes sense that reforms be made to strengthen the human rights pillar.  

    Analysishuman rights, un reform
  • Recharging Lake Chad Key to Ending the Conflict Between Nigeria’s Farmers and Herders

    September 5, 2018by Philip Obaji Jr.

    While recharging Lake Chad will not solve the crisis permanently, it could ultimately provide a…

    Analysisafrica, conflict
  • Artificial Intelligence and the Work of the UN: Q&A with Eleonore Pauwels and David Li

    August 28, 2018by Samir Ashraf

    Eleonore Pauwels and David Li discussed the broad applications and risks of AI and its relevance to the work of the UN.

    Interviews
  • Support to Central African Republic’s Armed Forces Missing Peace Perspective

    August 24, 2018by Archibald Henry

    Recent events and trends indicate that adjustments need to be made to the varying forms of support to CAR’s armed forces.

    Analysisafrica, central african…, sustaining peac…
  • Football, Politics, and Sustaining Peace in Africa

    August 14, 2018by Radwa Saad

    If peacebuilding and sustaining peace is about inclusion, amplifying marginalized voices, and transforming otherwise violent scenarios into non-violent conversations, then taking advantage of the spaces football creates is essential.

    Analysisafrica, sustaining peac…
  • From Rhetoric to Concrete Steps: Will Reforms in Ethiopia Last?  

    July 11, 2018by Zekarias Beshah Abebe

    Taking stock of Abiy’s efforts thus far offers a better view of whether reforms will be lasting.

    Analysisafrica, elections
  • Political Solutions Must Drive the Design and Implementation of Peace Operations

    June 20, 2018Jake Sherman and Adam Day

    The A4P initiative provides an opportunity to reaffirm a shared understanding among member states and the UN Secretariat of what it means for…

    AnalysisA4P, peacekeeping
  • Can FemWise-Africa Make Mediation Work for Sustaining Peace?

    June 7, 2018by Youssef Mahmoud

    FemWise-Africa has an ambitious agenda which, in order to implement, will require challenging some of the foundational assumptions of mediation.

    Analysismediation, sustaining peac…
  • Local Peacebuilders Share Views on Challenges to Sustaining Peace 

    April 20, 2018by Lesley Connolly and Sapna Considine

    Nearly two years after the resolutions, questions remain as to whether discussions on sustaining peace are reaching beyond UN headquarters, and above all, how this new term resonates with local…

    Analysispeacebuilding, sustaining peac…

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