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Moving from Crisis Management to Resource Mobilization in the UN80 Process

At its 80th anniversary, the United Nations faces an “untenable” financial trajectory and explores options to mobilize funding.

17 Apr 2026

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Defaulting into Transition: How Financial Cuts are Affecting Peacekeeping Realities

As South Sudan appears on the verge of civil war, a growing mandate-resource gap is weakening UN mission effectiveness and risking lives.

31 Mar 2026

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Understanding Middle Powers in Development Cooperation

The agility, legitimacy and coalition-building capacity of middle powers make them essential in a world facing rising needs, shrinking aid and demands for fairer governance.
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