Peace

The New Agenda for Peace: A Model for the Declaration on Future Generations?

Although far from perfect, the New Agenda for Peace offers a potentially transformative model for emerging and future risks.

XCEPT Conflict Response: Multi-Actor Interventions in Cross-Border Conflict Contexts

Conducting research on coalition, multilateral, and coordinated interventions in varied cross-border conflict contexts.

Countering transnational organized crime in conflict-affected States

Recommendations to improve the effectiveness of multilateral counter-crime initiatives in fragile States.

Beyond the UN Security Council: Can the UN General Assembly Tackle the Climate–Security Challenge?

Breaking Cycles of Violence: Prioritizing Mental Health to Foster Sustainable Peace

Psychological trauma can hinder peacebuilding. But recent advances in psychosocial support could help prevent future outbreaks of violence.

Thematic Review on Climate-Security and Peacebuilding

A new Thematic Review identifies entry points and pathways for building peace and mitigating conflict in climate-affected and fragile environments.

A Farewell Interview with UNU Rector Dr David M. Malone

Dr David M. Malone looks back at his time as Rector of UNU.

Adaptation and resilience: an alumna’s story from Ukraine

Master's alumna Nataliia Makaruk shares her experience of working on disaster risk reduction in Ukraine, which quickly changed to humanitarian work.

Germany’s Cognitive Dissonance on Security Assistance: A Barrier to Better Protecting Civilians

Germany's evolving engagement in crisis contexts and the challenges it faces due to the lack of an overarching vision in its foreign policy.

Repatriating Syrians From Lebanon: What Happens Next?

A new UNU-CPR Discussion Paper examines Lebanon’s repatriation plan for Syrians within its borders, currently estimated at 1.5 million people.