In part one of a two-part series on Nigeria’s upcoming elections, Kabir explores the threat posed by Boko Haram to national stability, and the Nigerian and African Union responses therein.
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Women and Security in the United Nations: Part II
In part II of this series, Zaid looks into recommendations made to the UNSC by NGO Working Group on WPS to further the implementation of the WPS agenda in the UNSC. In addition, he highlights steps taken by NATO to integrate women into its structure and operations in accordance with its support and adoption of the WPS agenda.
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The landslide election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, remains seven months on, a stunning display of popular democracy in India. In an election that lasted from April 7 to May 12th, 8,251 candidates contested 543 Lok Sabha parliamentary seats, in a country where voter eligibility surpassed 814 million people. The turnout, reported Read More…
China Steps Up Internet Censorship, Banning Gmail and VPNs
In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu looks at the most recent developments in the Chinese internet censorship campaign and its domestic and international implications
Geneva Peace Talks: Libya’s Last Chance for Stability
As Libya approaches ‘Failed State’ status, the UN is rushing to find a peaceful solution.