South Sudan promised to investigate civil war atrocities. Why hasn’t that happened?
The peace deal included a plan for an Africa-led hybrid court
WHO workers are accused of sexual exploitation and abuse. That hurts everything the U.N. does.
As one official told me: ‘The U.N. is not a superpower. It has only its moral authority, and if you undermine that, you’re finished.’
This book explains when peacekeeping works — and when it doesn’t
To give peace a chance, start with the grass roots, not the treetops.
The U.S. recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara. Here’s what that means.
The Trump administration’s move could complicate efforts to resolve a long-standing territorial conflict.
Australia discovered that its special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan
Here’s the research on how militaries can reduce violence against civilians
A special Kosovo war crimes court will try its ex-president. So how do ‘hybrid’ courts work?
Courts that are simultaneously domestic and international can help overcome suspicions about fairness
This year’s low oil prices will hurt these countries the most
We looked at these 3 factors.
60 or so secessionist movements around the world want independence in 2020. Guess which one might succeed.
International pressure helped these South Pacific islands move toward statehood
Human rights workers are getting killed in Colombia. Here’s what could help save the peace.
Just over two years ago, the Colombian government and the
How rape is weaponized in civil wars
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U.N. peacekeeping really can be effective. Here’s how we tabulated this.
[caption id="attachment_70668" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.N. peacekeeper stands guard as
Catalonia is just the most recent referendum on sovereignty. Why are they proliferating?
[caption id="attachment_71488" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Catalan regional police officers block the
Women in political life say #MeToo. Here’s how harassment and violence limit their political lives worldwide.
[caption id="attachment_65254" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Presidential nominee Donald Trump follows his
Three flawed ideas are hurting international peacebuilding
[caption id="attachment_55314" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of former rebel groups wait
Here’s what Congo can teach the world about peace
[caption id="attachment_47963" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Sunset in Idjwi. (Julien Harneis via
Where do African women have more power? Surprise — in countries emerging from war.
[caption id="attachment_43742" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Catherine Samba-Panza was the acting president
50 years ago today, American diplomats endorsed mass killings in Indonesia
Here's what that means in 2015.
5 things you should know about Taiwan’s upcoming election
[caption id="attachment_29634" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party
5 things you should know about Taiwan's upcoming election
[caption id="attachment_29634" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party
Will Indonesia’s presidential election be stolen?
[caption id="attachment_13103" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Indonesia presidential candidate Joko "Jokowi" Widodo
The Middle East quasi-state system
[caption id="attachment_10914" align="aligncenter" width="1024" special=""] File: In Hermel, Lebanon, people
When Do Interventions Work?
Jon Western is right to point out that there are
Libya as a Model
Perceived military successes almost inevitably invite declarations that a new
Who Should Lead a Multipolar World?
Below is another guest post from the formidable James Vreeland