🔔 New on the GO: A decade after HIPPO, what is the UN's vision for its partnership with the African Union? 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/vision-for-un-au-partnership/

🔔 New on the GO: Does renewing UN peacemaking require new doctrine, or better diplomats? 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/un-peacemaking-needs-more-diplomats/

🔔 New on the GO: The secretary-general's long-awaited review of UN peace operations is out. 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/review-of-un-peace-operations/

🔔 New on the GO: Artificial intelligence is described as a global race, but very few countries are racing. 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/national-ai-strategies/

🔔 New on the GO: UNIFIL’s mandate ends on December 31st, and there is still no agreed plan for what comes after. 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/what-happens-after-unifil/

🔔 New on the GO: The body preparing to govern Gaza lists thirteen commissioners. Only one is a woman. 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/women-missing-from-gaza-transition/

🔔 New on the GO: For the first time, consensus on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy has fractured. This article examines 20 years of UN counterterrorism and why human rights protection has not kept pace. 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/20-years-of-un-counterterrorism/

🔔 New on the GO: Peace was missing from the UN's first Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva. 👉 https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/08/peace-missing-at-first-un-ai-dialogue/

🔔 New on the GO: What if the Security Council cannot agree on the next UN secretary-general? Lynn Hastings examines historical precedents for deadlock and why member states should begin planning now for every eventuality. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/xjq

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Developing countries need an estimated $310–365 billion a year for climate adaptation by 2035. Agreed goals fall far short. Olivia Fielding on why adaptation, development, and loss and damage should not compete for the same funding. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/oyw

🔔 New on the GO: What if the Security Council cannot agree on the next UN secretary-general? Lynn Hastings examines historical precedents for deadlock and why member states should begin planning now for every eventuality. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/xjq

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Africa's representation in BRICS is growing—but can it translate into a stronger collective voice? Gustavo de Carvalho explores the opportunities and limits of African coordination within BRICS. 👉 https://rebrand.ly/r25

🔔 New on the GO: When the Security Council is divided, the secretary-general's good offices matter even more. Daniel Safran-Hon explores what a new UN report on special political missions reveals about diplomacy, mediation, and the role of the next secretary-general. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/v13

#HappeningNow: What MINUSMA Teaches Us about the Future of UN Peacekeeping 🤝 In partnership with Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Division of Policy, Evaluation and Training (DPET) of the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO). www.youtube.com/live/uLk5Cua...

What MINUSMA Teaches Us about the Future of UN Peacekeeping

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🚨Join our speakers to discuss MINUSMA’s legacy and the future of UN Peacekeeping with leaders from UN DPO, Mali, KAIPTC & the Netherlands. Featuring Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Issa Konfourou, Mahamat Saleh Annadif, David Haeri, Emma Birikorang, and Ed Caelen. 📅 July 13 | 10 AM EDT 👉 go.ipinst.org/z47

🔔 New on the GO: What did the first UN Peacebuilding Week reveal about the future of peacebuilding? Emebet Getachew Abate and Sara Tadesse Gebremariam reflect on prevention, AI, local ownership, and the implementation gap in the UN's peacebuilding agenda. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/qya

🚨NEW EVENT: What MINUSMA Teaches Us about the Future of UN Peacekeeping Join IPI, the Netherlands & UN DPO to discuss the challenges of peacekeeping in complex environments, managing UN transitions & lessons from a decade in Mali. 📅Mon. July 13 | 10 AM | Hybrid 👉Register: https://go.ipinst.org/z47

🔔 New IPI Meeting Note: How are UN peacekeeping missions adapting to deep budget cuts? This meeting note explores how contingency measures are reshaping mission operations, civilian protection, and peacekeeping effectiveness. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/oc5

🚨 TODAY is the last day to apply to be an Intern in IPI’s Women, Peace and Security program! ⏰ Applications Close TONIGHT: https://go.ipinst.org/6cq

🔔 New on the GO: What did the first-ever UN Peacebuilding Week reveal about the future of the UN's peacebuilding architecture? 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/pbc

🔔 New on the GO: The P5 may choose the next UN secretary-general—but the E10 often decide who gets a real chance. Daniel Safran-Hon on the overlooked role of the Security Council's elected members in the SG race. 👉Read the full analysis: https://rebrand.ly/km8

📢 WE’RE HIRING! IPI is looking for an intern to join our Women, Peace and Security team. 📍3 months (Aug-Nov 2026) 🌍 Support research, project management & global events Apply now to help shape the future of #WPS ⬇️ https://rebrand.ly/qeh

#HappeningNow: Gender Responsiveness and Women’s Participation in UN Peace Operations: New Research and Policy Implications www.youtube.com/live/uK6hwV1...

Gender Responsiveness and Women’s Participation in UN Peace Operations

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🔔New IPI Policy Paper: Seven Shadows: A Ground-Level View of Gender Bias in UN Peacekeeping Operations Vandana Sharma & Jennifer Scott on how gender bias shapes women’s experiences across seven dimensions of peacekeeping work & how peace operations can address it. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/60k

🔔 New on the GO: What lessons does the Lake Chad Basin offer for managing climate-related insecurity? A new analysis explores how climate adaptation, resilience, and stabilization can reinforce one another in fragile regions. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/3w4

🔔 New IPI Meeting Note: What do rising political tensions, regional instability, and a reduced UN footprint mean for the future of South Sudan? IPI and the @stimsoncenter.bsky.social examine the evolving role of UNMISS and key challenges ahead. 👉 https://go.ipinst.org/dfh

🚨 New #Internship Announcement: IPI is #hiring an Intern within our Women, Peace and Security program. This position is: 🗓️ 3 months| $17.00/hour ⏰ Full-time | Hybrid 👉 Learn more and apply by July 5th: https://rebrand.ly/qeh

#HappeningNow: Strengthening the Peace Operations–Peacebuilding Nexus: From Policy to Practice www.youtube.com/live/YpPUC0E...

Strengthening the Peace Operations–Peacebuilding Nexus

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⏰ Join our speakers on Tuesday for a vital discussion on how to operationalize the peace operations and peacebuilding nexus in practice. 📅 June 23 | 11:30AM–1:00PM EDT | Hybrid Don’t miss out—register now to join the conversation: https://rebrand.ly/nsk566k

🚨 NEW EVENT: Strengthening the Peace Operations–Peacebuilding Nexus: From Policy to Practice Join IPI & partners to discuss how UN peace operations contribute to peacebuilding. 📅 June 23, 11:30 AM EDT (Hybrid) 👉 Register: https://rebrand.ly/o5aw1ag