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18 Articles
The Risks of Gender-Blind Conflict Analysis
The relevance of women to conflict, democratic resilience, and peacebuilding is evidence-based, yet they are commonly overlooked in forecasting and response.
Risk of Renewed War in Tigray: Painful Reminders From Ethiopia’s Last War Demand Action to Prevent Another
With the possibility of renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, reminders of the toll and recommendations for the world to take preventive action.
Rwanda–DRC Peace Deal: Trump Owns It. Now What?
Trump's Rwanda-DRC peace deal inherits six months of failed implementation, unmet security commitments, and a worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.
The Brewing Egypt-Ethiopia Nile River Conflict is Ripe for “Solving”
An agreement to resolve the dam conflict has long been drafted. Trump could be the "closer" engaging Presidents Abiy and el-Sisi for a deal.
Global Fragility Act 2.0? Amid a Possible Bipartisan Revival, a Chance to Make U.S. Peace Efforts More Effective
If the administration seizes this moment, GFA 2.0 could help the U.S. prevent costly wars and compete effectively with rivals abroad.
Regular ISIL-Threat Review at U.N. Shows U.S., Russia, China, and European Interests and Competition on Counterterrorism
An upcoming UNSC review is a good chance for States to reflect on what is needed in implementing the Council's counterterrorism work.
In Preparing for Large-Scale Conflicts, States Neglect Lessons on Civilian Protection at Their Peril
A new assessment shows that, among the U.S., the U.K., and the Netherlands, none are prepared for the challenges of protecting civilians.
Seven Pillars of Military Integration for the DRC-Rwanda Peace Accord
These pillars outline requirements to manage armed groups and integrate them into statutory military forces during a war-to-peace transition.
How to Land the Emerging Deal on Peace for Ukraine
Negotiations to achieve some kind of end to Russia’s war on Ukraine have reached an intensive phase. Moments of truth lie immediately ahead.
In Turkey, Peace as Pretext: Erdoğan’s Kurdish Initiative and the Authoritarian Logic Behind Arresting His Main Opponent
The arrest of the Turkish president's main rival, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, sharpens the contradictions of the peace effort with the Kurds.
Judging Deprivation – Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Before Israel’s Supreme Court and Beyond
A recent decision from Israel's Supreme Court exposes some of the underlying tensions and inadequacies within international humanitarian law in countering conflict-induced civilian…
Turkey, PKK Make New Peace Overtures Amid Regional Shifts and Possible Erdogan Power Play
With new peace offerings, Turkey aims to shift complex intra-Kurdish relations that may improve regional security and Erdogan's position.