The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Crime-Conflict Nexus: Assessing the Threat and Developing Solutions
Improving the international response in situations where crime and conflict intersected.
Blog Post
Conflict Obscuring Criminality in Nigeria
Addressing conflict and crime in Nigeria with a comprehensive approach.
Blog Post
Justice for Syria?
Whether the Syria Mechanism will bring justice for Syria.
Media Coverage
The Best Press: Defense Is No Offense
Why cuts to UN troops in Congo could be a good thing.
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Crime-Conflict Nexus: The Hellish Road to Good Intentions - How To Break Political-Criminal Alliances in Contexts of Transition
How a sharpened analysis can reduce the role of illicit economies and crime in post-conflict and regime-change situations.
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Crime-Conflict Nexus: Myanmar Maneuvers: How To Break Political-Criminal Alliances in Contexts of Transition
Policy recommendations to act against Myanmar’s illicit economies for the remaining time of Suu Kyi’s five-year term.
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Conflict Prevention: A Case Study of Nepal
A joint flagship study between the UN and the World Bank on the prevention of violent conflict.
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Crime-Conflict Nexus: Afghanistan Affectations: How To Break Political-Criminal Alliances in Contexts of Transition
Four possible inflection points where the international community and Afghan government could have fundamentally altered the course.
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Crime-Conflict Nexus: Criminal Agendas and Peace Negotiations - The Case of Colombia
How the FARC and the Government of Colombia have charted a way forward with respect to criminal agendas in the context of peace negotiations.
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Crime-Conflict Nexus: Going Straight: Criminal Spoilers, Gang Truces and Negotiated Transitions to Lawful Order
The role of negotiation in contexts where crime and conflict intersect.