By Rachel George Reflecting on the WPS Focal Points Network meeting in Japan, Rachel George argues for the strategic use of remaining foreign aid to support ‘Women, Peace, and Security’ and ‘Youth,...
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Iraq Should Consider Extending UNAMI’s Mission
By Ali Al-Mawlawi UNAMI is set to conclude its 22-year mandate at the end of this year. However, this decision was made before Israel's escalation with Iran and Hezbollah last summer. With regional...
Syria at a Crossroad: After Mass Killings, Can They Build a Just and Inclusive Future?
By Nadine Maenza Syria faced severe violence, with security forces accused of mass killings in Alawite-majority areas. Over 1,000 civilians were killed, prompting global concern. Interim President...
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Refugee Entrepreneurship: A Path to Overcoming Employment Barriers and Ensuring Self-Reliance
By Corinn Olson Entrepreneurship is a path to refugee self-reliance. At a time when the global refugee population exceeds 43.7 million, it is more important than ever to recognize the endurance and...
Syria Hangs By A Thread While US Sanctions Block Reconstruction
By Taylor Luck Major US Sanctions are a major barrier to reconstruction in Syria. With violence erupting on the country’s coast, US policymakers remain skeptical of lifting sanctions on the new...
Ukrainian Society Under Occupation: Hardship and Civic Resilience
By Izabella Tabarovsky Just over three years since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia occupies nearly one fifth of Ukrainian territory. Some areas—such as Crimea and parts of the...
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Securing a Digital Future for Women and Girls in MENA
By Faria Nasruddin Program Associate Faria Nasruddin introduces the publications for this year’s International Women’s Day and reflects on this year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights...
The Human Tragedy of War
By Maxim Trudolyubov Spurred by hopes of a possible peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, analysts and politicians alike spent the week issuing geopolitical projections and estimates of the...
The Impact of War on Ukraine as Seen Through Its Communities in Exile
By Katerina Sergatskova What is happening with the millions of people who fled Ukraine? It’s hard to say: They are seldom covered in the media of the countries where they found refuge and are often...
The Gaza Ceasefire and Its Aftermath: Danger and Opportunity
By Jamal Nusseibeh The ceasefire in Gaza provides some respite, but without a durable solution to the conflict, the locus of violence will only shift. If Israel undermines the Palestinian Authority,...
Human Rights as Part of Foreign Policy - Wilson Quarterly
– Natan Sharansky Recent and historical examples demonstrate that democratic governments can—and should—push for human rights as part of their broader foreign policy goals.
Conflict in Sudan: Widespread Sexual Violence
By Zeinab Mohammed Salih Zeinab Mohammed Salih, MEP Visiting Arab Journalist Fellow, reports on the sexual violence that is spreading across war-torn Sudan. Some women shared their stories with me,...
Strengthening Governance for a Just and Resilient Food System in Africa
By Florence Odiwuor Overview Demand for food is projected to rise by 60 percent by 2050. This implies that decisions we make today will have a tremendous impact on food security, especially in the...
Building a Safe and Secure Africa: Recommendations for Achieving Agenda 2063
By Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah Introduction In the decades that have followed independence, Africa has faced a multitude of social, cultural, and economic struggles. Poverty, unemployment,...
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Combating the Rise of Extremism in West Africa
By Olusola Isola Introduction The past decade has not been Africa’s best. In economic and security terms, it has been a time of regression for the continent. Living standards are not rising nearly as...
Local Elections as Neglected Democratic Space in Ethiopia: the Challenge of Building Democracy From Below
By Yared Debebe Yetena Introduction Local elections are vital to Africa’s democratic progress. They are a litmus test for assessing how communities are engaged in the public space. Yet local...
Women of Syria Call For Unity and Peace
By Tara Kangarlou Tara Kangarlou interviews five women from Syria about the fall of the half-century long Assad regime, what it means for their lives and families, and their hopes for and...
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Social Media and its Impact in Amplifying Refugee Voices and Stories
By Emma Wright In November 2024, Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees stated: “We live in an era of relentless emergencies. Of crises without end. In the last few months,...
A Cry for Justice: Lebanon's Battle Against Femicide
Violette Khairallah Violette Khairallah, the former Minister of State for Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth in Lebanon, reflects on the femicide epidemic in Lebanon and the work of local NGOs...
Catastrophic Flooding and its Impact on Displaced People in Chad
By Julia Davatzes The forcibly displaced people in Chad are experiencing magnified flooding impacts and require prioritized, targeted assistance to meet their expanding needs. Since July 2024,...