Opinion: This is what Azerbaijan can focus on instead of a ‘truce COP’
Nisreen Elsaim and Tim Epple discuss Azerbaijan's unique opportunity as host of COP 29 to address the intersection of climate change and conflict.
Somalia
Somalia in the Red Sea Arena: Tensions and Domestic Implications
Nisar Majid and Khalif Abdirahman delve into the complexities of sovereignty in Somalia, including recent geopolitical developments and regional tensions.
Book Review - AI for Peace
Adam Farquhar reviews "AI for Peace" by Branka Panic and Paige Arthur, exploring how the authors make complex AI concepts accessible to a non-technical audience.
Conflict and Peacemaking in the Era of Global Fragmentation
Kasia Houghton reports on a SCGA and PeaceRep-hosted workshop on the nature of conflict and peacemaking in the era of global fragmentation.
Questions of Sovereignty – Somalia on the UN Security Council
Ahmed Sh. Ibrahim and Nisar Majid consider the impact of Somalia joining the UN Security Council at a time when its government controls only a portion of its territory.
Gender, Peace Agreements, and Fragmentation
Drawing on data from the PA-X database, Laura Wise highlights the limited inclusion of women’s rights and gender-related issues in peace agreements signed in 2023.
Boom or Bust, Clear Heads are Needed for Peace Actors Navigating AI
Adam Farquhar discusses the boom of AI related technologies, offering suggestions for how to navigate this period.
Should States Negotiate with Non-State Criminal Actors?
Dr Johanna Amaya-Panche analyses the rationale, benefits and challenges of states negotiating with criminal actors.
Taming of the Somali Parliament
Khalif Abdirahman explores the evolving dynamics of Somalia's parliament, including the rise of corruption and co-option of leadership.
Applications Now Open: PeaceRep Launches Two New Short Courses
PeaceRep is excited to expand its short course offering, with applications now open for two new online courses beginning in early 2025.
Unlocking Insights into Constitution-Building in Fragile Settings
A new resource for researchers and practitioners working in challenging environments has been launched: the Database on Constitution-Building Processes in Fragile Settings.
Al-Shabaab and the Limits of Ma’awisley – State-sponsored Vigilantism
With an introduction by Nisar Majid, this blogpost by Abdifatah Ismael Tahir offers an analysis of the Ma’awisley movement in Somalia, and its potential harms.