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    The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, international not-for-profit think tank dedicated to managing risk and building resilience to promote peace, security, and sustainable development. To achieve its purpose, IPI employs a mix of policy research, strategic analysis, publishing, and convening. With staff from more than twenty countries and a broad range of academic fields, IPI has offices facing United Nations headquarters in New York and an office in Manama.

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News, Events, Publications about Technology

  • Meeting Notes 02-06-2020

    Priorities for the 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial: Reflections from an Expert Roundtable

    The Republic of Korea will host the next UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference in April 2021. In the context of the secretary-general’s Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative, the objective of the 2021 ministerial is to strengthen UN peacekeeping, in part by improving the performance and impact of UN peacekeeping operations, closing capability gaps through concrete pledges, […]

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    Multilateral System, Peacekeeping, Protection of Civilians, Sustaining Peace, Technology, Women‚ Peace and Security
  • Panel Discussions 06-22-2018

    Learning to Live with Artificial Intelligence: “A Virtuous Circle or a Vicious One?”

    “How do we ensure that this transformative new technology delivers us the future we want rather than a future we never signed up for?” asked James Cockayne, Director of UNU’s Centre for Policy Research, introducing an all-day policy seminar on Governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) on June 22nd at IPI.He cited widespread concern over whether developers will […]

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    Technology
  • Policy Papers 05-17-2017

    ICM Policy Paper: The Impact of New Technologies on Peace, Security, and Development

    The current wave of technological change has created new opportunities for multilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas, including sustainable development, conflict prevention, humanitarian responses, peace operations, and state-society relations. At the same time, however, it has created an enduring “digital divide,” raised questions about Internet governance and privacy, and led to new forms […]

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    Humanitarian Affairs, Multilateral System, Sustainable Development, Technology
  • Panel Discussions 02-03-2017

    Alierta: Digital Education a Historic Opportunity

    “Never in the history of mankind has there been an opportunity like the digital revolution,” César Alierta, President and Chairman of Foundation Telefónica, told a February 3rd meeting at IPI on new partnerships for digital education.“We think that by 2020, the world will need over 400 million boys and girls with digital education that now […]

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    Sustainable Development, Technology
  • Policy Papers 07-11-2016by A. Walter Dorn

    Smart Peacekeeping: Toward Tech-Enabled UN Operations

    As the world’s technological revolution proceeds, the United Nations can benefit immensely from a plethora of technologies to assist its peace operations. Fortunately, significant progress is being made. The UN has adopted a strategy for technology and peacekeeping and is showing the will and the means to implement it. New concepts, such as “technology-contributing countries” […]

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    Peacekeeping, Technology
  • Speaker Events 05-03-2016

    Estonia PM: Country Saves 2% of GDP by Going Digital

    Taavi Rõivas, Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia, explained the extraordinary gains the digital landscape is bringing to Estonia to an IPI audience, May 3, 2016.“Estonia saves two percent of GDP by signing things digitally,” he said. “Imagine if it could go global.”Since regaining its independence in 1991, Estonia has achieved significant economic growth. […]

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    Governance, Technology
  • 05-12-2016

    ICM Public Consultation: The Impact of New Technologies on Peace, Security, and Development

    On Thursday, May 12th, the Independent Commission on Multilateralism (ICM) hosted a Public Consultation on its Discussion Paper: “The Impact of New Technologies on Peace, Security, and Development.” This Public Consultation provided an opportunity for representatives from member states, civil society, the private sector, academia, and the United Nations to comment on the Discussion Paper’s recommendations, and […]

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    Multilateral System, Technology
  • 04-18-2014

    Technology and Conflict Examined at “Build Peace” Conference

    Technology is altering how we engage with the world, offering new avenues for social change. On April 4-5, 2014, IPI was part of the Build Peace Conference, which gathered practitioners, activists, and technologists from around the world to share experiences and ideas on using technology for peacebuilding and transforming conflict transformation.

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    Peacebuilding, Technology

Recent articles from
the Global Observatory

  • Impunity and Police Brutality Characterize Rise in Femicides in Mexico

    April 7, 2021 by Gema Kloppe-Santamaría

    The recent murder of a woman refugee in Mexico sheds light on the violence experienced by women, undocumented migrants, and the economically disenfranchised.

    Analysis, americas, police
  • Key Global Events to Watch in April

    April 1, 2021 by the Global Observatory
    A list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs compiled by the Global Observatory.
    Key Events
  • The Exclusion of Women’s Voices from Afghan Peace Talks Remains the Norm

    March 30, 2021 by Masooma Rahmaty

    As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women's voices are sufficiently represented in peace…

    Analysis, Afghanistan, asia, peace processes
  • Growing Insurgency in Mozambique Poses Danger to Southern Africa

    March 26, 2021 by Philip Obaji Jr.
    A lack of concrete action could turn southeast Africa into an unstable region akin to parts of West Africa.
    Analysis, africa, terrorism
  • To End Violence Against Women, We Need to Imagine New Futures

    March 25, 2021 by Marie Berry, Milli Lake
    Any conversation about eliminating violence against women needs to look clearly at the police as a source of insecurity and violence in women’s lives.
    Analysis, police, women peace and security
  • Looking Beyond Conflict to Address Climate Change Impacts in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

    March 19, 2021 by Evyn Papworth

    An understanding of the gendered insecuritie…

    Analysis, climate change, women peace and security
  • Rising Politicization Risks Splitting Somali National Army

    March 17, 2021 by Colin Robinson
    The developing electoral crisis over the past few months has led to greater misuse of forces.
    Analysis
  • Securing a Plan for Ending the War in Afghanistan

    March 16, 2021 by David Cortright, Madhav Joshi
    The alternative to a negotiated peace agreement and new security arrangements is a continuation of the present war with its devastating human consequences.
    Analysis, Afghanistan, asia
  • Climate Change Must Be Tackled as a Global Security Risk

    March 10, 2021 by Florian Krampe, Joshua Busby, Morgan Bazilian
    We live in an age where challenges to peace and security come not only from agents intentionally trying to do us harm, but also from climate change and pandemics.
    Analysis, climate change, security council
  • Remembering Edward Luck, A Champion of the UN and the Responsibility to Protect

    March 8, 2021 by Alex J. Bellamy
    Throughout his life, Ed had an eye for what was important, not what was popular.
    Analysis, united nations

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