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When disaster strikes: lessons for humanitarian response in Nepal

Anurag Acharya, explores how disaster preparedness is not just about developing capacity for an immediate response, but that it is equally about ensuring any response takes into account community priorities, sensitivities and realities.

Somalia's war can't be won militarily: time to give peace a chance

For over a decade, the Somali government and its international allies have sought to eliminate al-Shabaab militarily. But they have reached a stalemate in which civilians bear the brunt of the violence and destruction.

16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence: what’s peacebuilding got to do with it?

To mark the United Nation’s ‘16 Days of Activism’ to end violence against women and girls, Saferworld’s senior gender, peace and security adviser Diana Trimiño Mora explores four ways peacebuilders can better address gender-based violence.

The missing link: improving access to justice in Somaliland

Judges and civil society in Somaliland  recently came together for the first time to discuss obstacles and potential solutions to ensuring fair and accessible justice for all. This is enocuraging, but the momentum needs to be built on argue Guleid Ahmed Jama and Jordan Street.

Panic is not the answer to the EU’s security and defence challenges

The European Union must choose between contaminating the Common Security and Defence Policy with panic over security and migration, and reaffirming the EU’s core values as a global actor for peace and development.

Track II diplomacy: Pakistan and India searching for peace on the shores of the Chaophraya river

Neha Zaigham explores how track II dialogues between Pakistan and India have brought together young leaders to build cross-border links and work towards peaceful solutions to shared challenges.

Arms Trade Treaty report card for 2018: must try harder

Reflecting on the fourth Conference of States Parties of the Arms trade Treaty, Elizabeth Kirkham and Roy Isbister note that despite some progress, there are reasons to be concerned about the treaty’s long-term health.

Justice for all: mobilising change in Pakistan

Belt and road: What does China’s ‘project of the century’ mean for peace and security?

China’s flagship economic and development project – coined the Belt and Road Initiative – runs through many fragile and conflict-affected countries. What are the factors China will need to consider to ensure their investments contribute to peace and security?