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Openings for Biden in the inaugural US-Central Asia Summit at UNGA

Sudan: with the Jeddah talks faltering, the US must focus on civilian engagement

As the Jeddah talks stagnate, the US has an opportunity to reflect on its engagement in the conflict. Moving forward, the US must prioritize two key areas: reinvigorating its regional diplomacy, and laying the groundwork for an inclusive, civilian-led political process.

As global complex crises abound, how can the US ensure its responses are sensitive to conflict?

A number of European donors have established conflict-focused global ‘helpdesks’ and country support facilities. The helpdesks produce tailored conflict analysis and guidance across many countries and themes while conflict-sensitivity facilities are focused on individual countries, serving as a resource for an entire national aid sector. As a major donor, is it time US agencies invested in a similar kind of support?

Joint letter to President Biden: End lethal strikes

Saferworld is joining a diverse group of US-based and international groups in urging President Biden to end the lethal strikes program.

If the US wants to push back on authoritarian agendas at the UN, get counter-terrorism right

Biden administration officials have made clear that ending endless wars, revitalizing American diplomacy and multilateral leadership, and defending against authoritarianism are central to their vision for U.S. foreign policy. What would that vision look like translated into bold U.S. leadership at the United Nations?

A lack of funding is holding back US leadership on Women, Peace and Security

Two years ago, the Women, Peace and Security Act was signed into law, enshrining and prioritizing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda within US foreign policy. Now Congress and the White House must act to fund it.

In legislation to reduce global violence, can US move beyond a focus on “extremism”?

Since the 9/11 attacks, the US government’s embrace of heavy-handed counterterror responses has failed to make the world more peaceful or secure. The Global Fragility Act is a chance to learn from the past and focus efforts on the causes of violent conflict, says Jason Calder.

The True Cost of Special Forces?

This is the third instalment of a series on the costs of remote warfare.

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.