AfP’s Call To Action: Israel-Palestine
The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP), a nonpartisan global peacebuilding network of 200+ organizational members operating in 181 countries working to…
Theme: Peace, Conflict & Security
Future Trends
Introducing another week of Future Trends — tracking current global news stories that provide insight into the future. Welcome to…
How China could respond to US sanctions in a Taiwan crisis
Beijing has watched carefully as Western allies have deployed unprecedented economic statecraft against Russia over the past two years. Our…
The Cost of Russia’s Friendship With Azerbaijan
Amid the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan has become an essential partner for Russia when it comes to both energy exports,…
The U.S. Aid Package for Ukraine Is a Breakthrough but No Silver Bullet
The approval of U.S. aid to Ukraine, long overdue and needlessly controversial, is a major milestone. But a milestone on…
Defending Civic Space in the United States: Lessons Learned Around the World
In a context of democratic erosion, U.S. civil society organizations face a widening array of legal, political, and security threats.…
How Joe Biden Sabotaged the ‘Rules-Based Order’
By denying that Israel has violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, Washington is discrediting itself and the order that it…
Securitization and European Democracy Policy
Current geopolitical trends are pushing the EU to increasingly prioritize security in its international action and outreach, including on democracy…
Most Black Americans Want a More Active U.S. Role in Ending the War in Gaza and Protecting Palestinian Lives
A survey of Black Americans shows a majority want the United States to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.…
A Test for West African Regionalism: Explaining ECOWAS Response to the Crisis in Niger
Facing the ongoing crisis in Niger, ECOWAS stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, ECOWAS initial threat of military…