International Crisis Group (ICG) Updates

Global Overview Our monthly conflict tracker highlights a conflict resolution opportunity betweenthe Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, as the two countries remained committed to reaching an...

A rising chorus of European states have condemned Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip after months of siege and bombardment. While much depends on Washington, European leaders have levers at...

Each year, Crisis Group publishes two updates to the EU Watch List identifying where the EU and its member states can enhance prospects for peace. This update covers Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions, drug...

Sweeping cuts in U.S. contributions have put UN finances under great strain. Many at the UN have long felt it should slim down, but less thought has been given to what a smaller organisation will...

The annual renewal of the UN arms embargo on South Sudan comes up for a vote in May. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar warns that ending the mandate entirely would risk fuelling a return to...

Crisis Group expert Nanar Hawach on the roots of violence that has affected Druze communities and drawn in Israel Clashes between pro-government Sunni gunmen and armed Druze factions in the south of...

Crisis Group expert Shewit Woldemichael on the recent escalatory attacks on Port Sudan and their implications for the country’s civil war For three consecutive days, from 4-6 May, drone attacks shook...

Crisis Group expert Claudia Gazzini on the causes behind an eruption of clashes in Tripoli Violent clashes between rival armed groups broke out in Tripoli Tuesday night, breaking a relative calm that...

Crisis Group experts Robert Blecher and Chris Newton explain a key international body’s recent findings about starvation and famine risks in Gaza, and what Israel should do to address them The...

Israel’s plan to conquer Gaza and impose a new aid scheme threatens to prolong the war and weaponise the starving population’s most vital needs. Gulf Arab states have a chance to press the U.S. to...

India and Pakistan are embroiled in their most dangerous confrontation in decades. With further escalation looming, it is imperative that these nuclear-armed adversaries seek an off-ramp and, with...

CrisisWatch is our global conflict tracker, an early warning tool designed to help prevent deadly violence. It keeps decision-makers up-to-date with developments in over 70 conflicts and crises every...

The UN Security Council will soon vote on the future of the peacekeeping mission in conflict-hit South Sudan. In this Q&A, Nazanine Moshiri discusses what is at stake and why climate and peace should...

Crisis Group’s Diego Da Rin on the difficulties of getting more aid to the multilateral security mission Diego Da Rin Analyst, Haiti Haiti’s troubles have grown so dire that even UN officials are...

Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has been under UN sanctions since the revolt against Muammar al-Qadhafi in 2011. These measures restrict investment that would enlarge the fund. The UN has eased them,...

Syria’s interim president has formed a new cabinet to replace the caretaker government, following promulgation of a transitional constitution. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Jerome Drevon and...

Crisis Group’s Alan Boswell on this week’s Sudan conference in London Despite tamped-down expectations, Tuesday’s Sudan conference in London was a jarring reality check. Like other forums before it...

Crisis Group’s Shewit Woldemichael on the battle for El Fasher in North Darfur and what’s at stake As officials from across the Western, African and Arab worlds gathered in London on 15 April to...

Crisis Group’s Daniel Akech on stirrings of renewed civil war in South Sudan The South Sudanese army recaptured the town of Nasir on 19 April, in a setback for the opposition militia that had seized...