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Blog Post 20 May 2015

Six Walks in a Humanitarian Wood

With the World Humanitarian Summit approaching, Rahul Chandran outlines six ideas to improve the global humanitarian system.

Blog Post 08 May 2015

A Report From the 2015 NPT Review Conference – Weeks 1 & 2

Midway through the 2015 Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), there are both signs of progress and divisions.

Blog Post 07 May 2015

Can Services Deliver Legitimacy and Build Peace?

While it seems that the ability to provide public services is important to measure a government's legitimacy, this is not always the case.

Blog Post 29 Apr 2015

The Post-2015 Development Agenda and Its Rule of Law Dilemma: A Report From the 13th UN Crime Congress

Despite holding the 13th UN Crime Congress, there is still uncertainty about the status of justice and the rule of law in the SDGs agenda.

Blog Post 27 Apr 2015

The Value of Regional Approaches to Peacebuilding

Should peacebuilding efforts become increasingly regionalized, rather than being kept within national or global contexts?

Blog Post 09 Apr 2015

What the Iran Nuclear Deal Means

Now that a framework nuclear accord has been reached with several major world powers, what will this mean for the future of Iran's nuclear program?

Blog Post 25 Mar 2015

Can Cities Drive Sustainable Development in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States?

As rapid urbanization continues worldwide, can cities in fragile and conflict-affected states be drivers of sustainable development?

Blog Post 17 Mar 2015

What Are Think Tanks Good For?

The greatest purpose that think tanks can serve is influence peddling, in the best sense of the term.

Blog Post 10 Mar 2015

Why the NPT Review Conference Outcome Matters

The 2015 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference will be an important milestone for global nonproliferation efforts.

Blog Post 09 Mar 2015

It's Broke, So Fix It: Humanitarian Response in Crisis

The current global humanitarian system is in crisis and will have to be fixed in order for it to stay relevant.