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.
Tag: united nations
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The liberal order could collapse completely and we would still have the broader multilateral system, but the question is in what form?
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While STI remains a priority for all countries, it holds particular relevance for small island developing states and the sustainable development challenges they face.
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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.
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The UN’s special political missions are paid for out of the UN’s regular budget, but paying for most peacekeeping missions involving police and military contingents is much more complicated.
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The strategy offers valuable insights and raises important questions, without clear answers, that speak to core challenges that member states and multilateral organizations will ultimately need to tackle head-on.
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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.
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A major obstacle is a culture of impunity and gender inequality. Victims of exploitation or abuse fear retribution for speaking out, and cultural stigmas related to sex can prevent women from filing reports.
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In line with the call of the secretary-general, the top reports published by IPI in 2017 provide insights into how the international community can best respond to some of the most pressing challenges to global peace and security by investing in conflict prevention, supporting mediation, and sustaining peace.
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While North Korea’s missile program, the shift in US policy in the international arena, and the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Yemen occupied the attention of news media in 2017, Global Observatory readership was dominated by articles on the UN.
