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‘What to do, and what not to do’

During her recent visit to the Horn of Africa, Theresa May showcased the British commitment to fighting Harakat Al Shabaa.

“No more Kofis” – How Washington Stymied My Bid to be UN Secretary-General

In the 2006 race for the post of UN Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor finished second, losing to South Korean Foreign Secretary Ban Ki-moon. Why did the US veto Tharoor’s bid?

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How can we hold the UN accountable for sexual violence?

UN peacekeeping forces continue to have a squalid record of sexual abuse – Rosa Freedman asks how they can be held accountable amidst a culture of impunity.

Understanding Kobane

Christopher Davidson looks beyond the headlines to ask: what are the broader implications of the attack on Kobane?

The West’s Forgotten Armies

The UN peacekeeping system allows Western states to harness the armies of the Global South as a force multiplier, writes Philip Cunliffe.