NATO 2022 Summit: A step backward in Conflict Management Strategies?

July 19, 2022 Lucía Rodriguez 0 Comments

The current conflict in Ukraine has been one of the main topics addressed at the 2022 NATO Summit. The organization’s conclusions on how to approach the conflict left unresolved questions regarding the nature of international conflict management strategies. This article aims to relate NATO strategies toward Russia’s aggression with the “Security Dilemma”, and to explain …

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The 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Towards a Better World?

November 9, 2021 Jean Paul Safari 0 Comments

The author is reachable at reachsafari@gmail.com. He works at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). However, views expressed herein are not a reflection of the official position, past, present or future, of the United Nations or the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. INTRODUCTION On 12th  December 2015,  parties to the United Nations …

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ISIS Child Soldiers – Between Reintegration and Prosecution

October 5, 2021 Daniel Erdmann 0 Comments

On September 25th, 2021, we had the pleasure to start with our WMO Gathering Series in the Arabic language. This, being the very first event in an alternative language to English, was chaired by Daniel Erdmann, moderated and partially translated by Yousra Hasona, and packed with outstanding content being delivered by Dr. Khairallah Subhan from …

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Mitigating the crisis in democracy – preemptive mediation and the survival of the planet.

July 29, 2021 Finnur Þ. Gunnþórsson 0 Comments

How do we mitigate polarization, existential fears, and other factors contributing to stressors in political work? Theory and solution focus: This paper holds suggestions for those willing to consider preemptive mediation in a wide context; even institutions. It is for those who wish to install helpful effects for the work of those involved in professional …

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Restorative Justice: An Answer to Sexual Violence in Nepal?

June 3, 2021 Tobias Volz 0 Comments

1) KeyWords Nepal, South Asia, restorative justice, alternative justice, criminal justice, survivor-centered approach, sexual violence, gender-based violence, violence prevention, violence against women, taboo, patriarchy, civil war, high—level corruption, police corruption, healing, mental health, COVID-19 lockdown, victim-blaming, awareness, online sexual violence, cybercrime, NGOs, funding challenges, advocacy, sexual and reproductive health and rights, reintegration, women empowerment 2) Abstract Rising …

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The ACP, EPA, and The European Union Trade Agreements

April 17, 2021 Bernadette Bain 0 Comments

The impact of globalization and trade brought with it the neoliberal-laissez-faire dialogue and the pursuit of profit. The ACP, EPA, and European Union trade agreements may be described as fitting this description. They make up some of the countries that have entered into international agreements for national interests. These multilateral trade agreements are aligned with …

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