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Let us see what Peace can do
A shared statement by peacebuilding organizations on International Day of Peace, 21 September 2021.
21 September 2021
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Joint statement: UN should ensure independent oversight of UN Counter-Terrorism architecture
Joint statement on the critical need for UN Member States and Secretary-General to use a new UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy to develop an independent oversight mechanism to assess and mitigate harm from counterterrorism measures.
30 June 2021
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All talk, no action? Disrupting the way the UN reviews the SDGs
Jordan Street and Alexandra Azua Hale reflect on how the Voices of SDG16+ collaborative campaign brought civil society voices into high-level policy discussions in New York, and outline some recommendations for what should happen next.
13 August 2019
Comment & analysis
Paranoia and contradiction define Trump’s National Security Strategy
US President Donald Trump released the National Security Strategy (NSS) last month, providing an important insight into his administration’s worldview and its stance on global security issues. Ursala Knudsen-Latta and David Alpher explore some of the key pillars that define the strategy and what they might mean for US engagement abroad.
9 January 2018
Blog
Embracing SDG16+ in Somaliland: an opportunity for change
Hopes are high in Somaliland after a largely peaceful presidential election in November. Abdijalil Dahir Aqarshe and Jordan Street argue that the Sustainable Development Goals have a crucial role to play in supporting this shift and bringing together seemingly disparate development efforts.
8 December 2017
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Keeping the SDGs on track: did the 2017 UN High-Level Political Forum do its job?
Jordan Street argues that more needs to be done to include civil society voices in discussions around progress toward SDG16.
28 July 2017
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Saferworld Intervention during Peacebuilding Commission annual session
Remarks delivered by Mr Larry Attree, Head of Policy, at PBC annual session
1 July 2017
Blog
A closer look at Secretary Rex Tillerson and his foreign policy perspective
Ursala Knudsen-Latta examines recent statements from US Secretary Rex Tillerson for insight into his foreign policy perspective
13 February 2017
Blog
‘Strength through peace – not peace through strength’: a reaction to Trump’s America First foreign policy
David Alpher looks at the new US administration's foreign policy and outlines how President Trump could more effectively promote peace and security abroad
7 February 2017
Blog
Resolute in uncertain times: peacebuilding in the new US administration
Weeks after the election, Trump's foreign policy and security strategy remain uncertain. David Alpher and Ursala Knudsen-Latta explore the challenges and opportunities for peacebuilders as America shapes a new approach.
1 December 2016