Peace and Security

Contemporary approaches for tackling international peace and security issues require not only a coherent global approach, but also mutually reinforcing responses involving an effective United Nations system in tandem with strong regional organizations. We focus on strengthening United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts and on enhancing the effectiveness of military and civilian approaches to the protection of civilians.

Publications

Briefing

Peace and Security

Civil Society Reforms in Uzbekistan: More than Government Chicanery?

January 2014

Uzbekistan, historically authoritarian, shows signs of opening to Civil Society Organizations, raising questions about the sincerity of this shift. This paper explores whether the government's actions are genuine or deceptive, and why such a repressive state would create expectations it may not fulfill.

Briefing

Peace and Security

Assessing the EU’s Joint Communication on the Comprehensive Approach: Implications for EU Crisis Response and Conflict Prevention

Giulia Tercovich

December 2013

This publication examines the EU’s Joint Communication on the Comprehensive Approach to external conflict and crises, assessing institutional progress since Lisbon in early warning and crisis response, while underscoring persistent shortcomings in external cooperation with international and regional partners.

Views from Practice

Peace and Security

The EU Foreign Policy of My Dreams: Ten Wishes

Johan Galtung

December 2013

Professor Johan Galtung outlines 10 recommendations for the EU's foreign policy, advocating for intercultural dialogue, promoting regional organizations, and addressing historical grievances. He calls for improved EU relations with key partners, enhanced crisis management, and a balanced approach to EU-African relations, recognizing Europe's colonial past.

Views from Practice

Peace and Security

The Middle East as weapons of mass destruction free zone: A proposal to overcome the deadlock

Cosimo Risi

October 2013

The Global Governance Institute advocates for re-launching negotiations on a WMD-free zone in the Middle East, emphasizing the benefits of regional trust, citizen protection, and peace. Despite significant obstacles, an eight-step roadmap offers a path to achieve these goals, as outlined by Ambassador Cosimo Risi.

Views from Practice

Peace and Security

Leading the Peacebuilding Commission: An Institutional History in the Making

Ejeviome Eloho Otobo

March 2013

Ejeviome Eloho Otobo offers an inside overview of the Peacebuilding Commission's evolution, focusing on institutional adaptations, leadership contributions, and future challenges. The paper highlights the importance of creative adjustments by successive leaders and the need for better funding and a deeper relationship with the Security Council.