Human rights are considered a foundational narrative of the European Union. The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the EU “for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human…
The latest disappearances of senior opposition figures belie the Tunisian government’s claims that it is working to solve the current constitutional crisis. The European Union (EU) should leverage its…
U.S. President Joe Biden proposed strategic stability talks with China in November. If held, the discussions will be an important step toward possible nuclear risk reduction. But as the United…
Sudan’s non-violent pro-democracy movement has declared that it will continue to protest the recent coup until the military hands over power to a civilian government. While military leadership has strong…
Disinformation is pulling at the seams of our already frayed societies. Democracies face an epistemic crisis of daunting proportions coupled with the erosion of trust in institutions and public authorities.
Tunisian President Kais Saied has slowly and steadily consolidated power into his own hands since his July 25, 2021 self-coup. While the United States and Europe have taken an increasingly…
This commentary focuses on the role and contribution of international criminal justice to reconciliation and peacebuilding. In addressing the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) legitimacy challenges as well as the high…
This piece argues that global development leadership is faltering yet remains necessary for advancing an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling global challenges, and driving progress towards the sustainable development…
This article reflects on the growing use of the arts in peace-building contexts. It argues that the value of these interventions comes from their ability to challenge the focus and…
This article assesses the evolution of the Islamic insurgency in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province since 2017 and the government’s response. It concludes that despite ramped up international military support in…
