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Policy Brief

Humanitarian Innovation: A Diplomatic Tool to Address Food Insecurity in Eastern Africa

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Shifting Climate Diplomacy: Positive Narratives for Accelerated Action

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Water Security Under Threat: The Modern Risks of Terrorism, Sabotage, and Industrial Accidents

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam - A Water Diplomacy Challenge

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Enhancing Humane and Orderly Labour Migration from Guatemala

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The Diplomacy of Forced Return: Challenges and Controversies

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“Chips and Science Act”: What Risks Does the Federal Law Pose to Taiwan?

Expert Research Fellow and Academic Associate

Dr. Mesfin Sahle

Dr. Mesfin Sahle Achemo is a Research Fellow and Academic Associate in the Biodiversity and Society Programme at UNU-IAS.

Blog Post 02 Jul 2025

Could the General Assembly authorize peacekeepers to address ongoing crises?

A Q&A exploring the General Assembly’s powers and past practices related to peace operations.

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2025 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum

ONLINE: As part of the 2025 HLPF, this special event will discuss how higher education can foster science-driven solutions for sustainable development.