Information on "Human Security"
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February 2013
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5 Feb 2013
The Life of the Party: The UN's Plan for Ivory Coast
It's been two years since the Côte d’Ivoire plunged into a brief but bloody civil war. IPI's Jordan Katz reports on some of the follow-on problems the UN continues to face within the country, particularly when it comes to implementing security sector reforms and other confidence building measures. More on «The Life of the Party: The UN's Plan for Ivory Coast»
December 2012
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27 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 6: Persistent Armed Conflict - An Increasing Threat?
While recurring or persistent armed conflicts appear not to be rising, this chapter of the 2012 HSR highlights the ambiguous data that surrounds them, as well as the theoretical and methodological challenges of assessing the threats they pose. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 6: Persistent Armed Conflict - An Increasing Threat?» -
20 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 5: State-Based Armed Conflict
Chapter 5 of the 2012 HSR explores the relationship between battle-related deaths and state-based armed conflicts. It concludes that while Africa has the highest number of conflicts in the world, the deadliest ones now occur in Central and South Asia. Greater military involvement is an unsurprising reason why. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 5: State-Based Armed Conflict»
August 2012
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31 Aug 2012
Tackle Food Insecurity Through the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Population growth and increased urbanization will tax Africans’ ability to feed themselves over the coming decades. Developing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, argues Johan Potgieter, may provide opportunities to boost food production where other sectors will or might fail. More on «Tackle Food Insecurity Through the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture » -
24 Aug 2012
Addressing an Imploding Mali
A separatist and Islamist insurgency in the north, weak democratic governance and drought are pushing Mali to the brink of collapse. The way forward, argues John Campbell, involves seeking a political settlement with secessionists and external intervention to avert a humanitarian disaster. More on «Addressing an Imploding Mali» -
8 Aug 2012
Are We Facing Another Global Food Price Crisis?
Two years of drought in the United States has led to an increase in global food prices. Of particular concern, argues Rob Bailey, is a 50 per cent rise in wheat prices, a development that may impact the stability of the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. More on «Are We Facing Another Global Food Price Crisis? »
July 2012
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17 Jul 2012
Kabul's Hidden Crisis
Facing rapid urbanization and severe internal displacement, international donor commitments to Afghanistan may be inadequate to address the country's looming crises, argues ODI's Simone Haysom. More on «Kabul's Hidden Crisis»
June 2012
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4 Jun 2012
A Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC
An upsurge in ethnic conflict in the provinces of Kivu has led to an upsurge in internally displaced peoples across the country. More on «A Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC»
May 2012
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31 May 2012
The Threat of HIV/AIDS to the South African Armed Forces
High levels of HIV/AIDS infection impact upon the South African National Defence Force’s ability to recruit new personnel and deploy troops. More on «The Threat of HIV/AIDS to the South African Armed Forces»
March 2011
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29 Mar 2011
Feeding Billions: Food Security in China
China is approaching a turning point in its food security strategy and will become more dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. Even a small adjustment in its overseas purchases could add to the recent upward spiral of international prices. More on «Feeding Billions: Food Security in China»
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