Peace

Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: Where Next for the Protest Movement that ‘Went Home’?

After a major protest movement brought a change in Sri Lanka's leadership, we reflect on the country's debt crisis and ongoing economic problems.

Militarization of AI Has Severe Implications for Global Security and Warfare

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the need for effective governance mechanisms to manage its use, and mitigate potential hazards, grows.

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.