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5 Apr 2013
Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?
CIGI's Bessma Momani believes that Libya has made real progress in its attempts to develop an open and democratic society. Many challenges remain, however. They include healing the Benghazi-Tripoli divide and assimilating the country's militias into the armed forces. More on «Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?»
3 Apr 2013
Interview with Hilde Johnson, UN Special Representative for South Sudan
Improving South Sudan's state- and nation-building capacities remains a huge task, says UN Special Representative Hilde Johnson. In today's interview, she outlines the work being done by the UN mission in the world's newest state. More on «Interview with Hilde Johnson, UN Special Representative for South Sudan»

4 Mar 2013
Interview with Dr. Adekeye Adebajo on the EU and Africa
In today's interview, the Executive Director of the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) discusses the relationship between the European Union and Africa. He argues that while the EU is Africa’s most important economic partner, the UN remains its leading security actor. More on «Interview with Dr. Adekeye Adebajo on the EU and Africa »

6 Dec 2012
International Peacekeeping in Africa – Expert Voices Part 1
Peacekeeping in Africa remains complex, controversial and, quite often, subject to external geopolitical calculations. Today, we present the first in a series of videos from a recent ISN-CSS Panel Discussion on the relative health of peace operations in Africa. More on «International Peacekeeping in Africa – Expert Voices Part 1»

29 Nov 2012
Meet the ICC's New Chief Prosecutor
Fatou Bensouda recently became the Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an interview with the International Peace Institute, she calls for more proactive engagement between the ICC, UN Security Council and the member-states of the Rome Statute. More on «Meet the ICC's New Chief Prosecutor»
21 Nov 2012
Myanmar's Reforms: The Nuclear Dimension
Myanmar's political reforms continue to receive international approval and support. However, our partners at the IISS warn that the country's nuclear activities remain a grey area where greater transparency is definitely required. More on «Myanmar's Reforms: The Nuclear Dimension»

9 Aug 2012
India’s 'Catch-22' Situation in Syria
India was initially reluctant to condemn the Syrian regime’s crackdown on internal political unrest. Its recent change of heart, argues Rupak Borah, reflects an evolving realization on New Delhi’s part – it cannot avoid making tough political decisions if it hopes to have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. More on «India’s 'Catch-22' Situation in Syria»

28 May 2009
Outsourcing Agriculture
If land is being unused or under-utilized in poor regions across Africa and Southeast Asia, outsourcing to capital-rich and land-poor nations could help prevent another global food crisis, but it must be fair and productive, Adam Wolfe writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Outsourcing Agriculture»