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

Analysis

Peace and Security

Government and the Process of Governance in Africa

Joy Alemazung

November 2012

Explores the distinction between democracy and good governance in Africa, arguing that while they are not synonymous, both are essential for political systems promoting development. It highlights the need for democratic constitutions, political arrangements, and leadership focused on the people to overcome governance deficiencies.

Briefing

Peace and Security

Electing Freedom? Key Challenges For Libya After The 7 July 2012 Election

Dario Cristiani

August 2012

Libya, after the 2011 uprising and the fall of its dictator, now faces challenges in establishing democracy and personal freedom. Key priorities include drafting a new constitution, security sector reform, strengthening rule of law, and implementing transitional justice, with significant international support needed for success.

Analysis

Peace and Security

The Somali Crisis and the EU: Moving Onshore and Committing to Somalia

Hubertus Jürgenliemk

July 2012

Somali piracy, costing the global economy $7 billion annually, has led to large-scale naval operations by multiple powers. The Global Governance Institute recommends integrating shore and offshore efforts, emphasizing political stability and addressing root causes like poverty, with the EU's EUCAP Nestor operation seen as a potential starting point

Analysis

Peace and Security

United Nations - European Union Cooperation in the Field of Peacekeeping: Challenges and Prospects

Alexandra Novosseloff

June 2012

The UN-EU partnership in peacekeeping, developed since the early 2000s, faces challenges despite shared goals. This analysis explores the partnership's evolution, successes, and tensions, particularly in Kosovo and Chad, and offers recommendations for a more effective and coherent collaboration in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations.

Briefing

Peace and Security

The Biological Weapons Convention, Bioterrorism And The Life Sciences

Niels van Willigen

April 2012

Biological weapons pose a serious threat due to their ability to kill without immediate symptoms. The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) struggles to address bioterrorism, with limited tools to monitor life sciences advancements. Efforts to counter bioterrorism will need broader cooperation beyond the BWC, involving various global stakeholders.