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💡 The International Crisis Group has released its "10 Conflicts to Watch in 2025" report, highlighting key areas of concern for the coming year. 🧨 The report emphasizes that most of today's wars are expected to continue into 2025, with the potential for new conflicts to emerge in the coming months. It also underscores the importance of proactive engagement and diplomacy in addressing these conflicts. As global tensions rise, the need for effective conflict resolution strategies becomes increasingly critical. 💡 Staying informed and engaged is essential as we navigate these complex challenges in the year ahead. That is particularly true for the knock-on impacts that any of these (and other) conflicts could have in sometimes very unexpected areas. #security #geopolitics #war

If there is to be Department of State-sponsored Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) to facilitate public-private collaboration for activities related to diplomacy and modernization as shared in this fourth and final notice https://lnkd.in/gYrfB4tX, consider some of the lessons learned in this 2020 CRS report https://lnkd.in/gU_Y8B5B

Wars and polarization have increased the demand for CMI’s work. In 2023, the number of requests for cooperation remained high. As space for official diplomacy is shrinking, our added value as an independent conflict resolution organisation has become ever more important. Read more from our 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/dTtFPED3

Last week I had the pleasure to participate as a speaker to the X Department of Political Science Conference organized by Università degli Studi di Teramo. I dealt with the topic of the inclusion of women in mediation processes and peace operations, focusing on the concept of "Intercultural diplomacy" proposed by Fabrizio Lobasso. The conference was about War and Peace; our panel was really enriching and made me reflect about some significant topics: - the importance of the prohibition of the use of force and the various implications it has in conflicts nowadays - the concept of foreign fighter - the notion of the hybrid war and the importance of new models of cybersecurity. It is really meaningful to reflect on these topics collectively, in order to find a common solutions and propose a pathway to follow. #war #peace #security

The #IPU, the first multilateral organization in the world to promote #peace through parliamentary diplomacy, has recognized the vital role of #MPs in maintaining international peace and security in a number of its resolutions and declarations. #UnitedNations Security Council resolution 2250 (2015) on youth, peace, and security, unanimously adopted in December 2015, recognized the essential role young people play in promoting and maintaining peace and security. But what barriers do #YoungMPs face? Find out in our news in brief on how conflict prevention requires input from tomorrow's leaders. ➡️ipu.org/YPB

💡 What does consensus mean at the OSCE? It means every official decision at the OSCE is taken through agreement by all 57 participating States. This principle ensures: ✅ Equal say for all members. ✅ Inclusive, co-operative solutions. ✅ Stronger unity in action. 📅 See consensus in action at the OSCE Ministerial Council on 5-6 December where ministers take decisions that drive diplomacy and build trust for stronger global security. #OSCEMC2024

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📊 Earlier this month, we had the privilege of presenting at the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). Katya Jalliffier, IEP Deputy Director for Europe and MENA, shared key insights from the 2024 Global Peace Index and the Positive Peace Index. The session concluded with an insightful Q&A exploring how the findings can be applied to enhance peace efforts in Central Asia. We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue on peace and security. https://lnkd.in/gztD8R3H

On May 17th, The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean hosted a timely hybrid symposium, themed 'SIDS4 and the Caribbean's Diplomatic Agenda: Quo Vadis?' The symposium called attention to and previewed the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), that focused on the Caribbean's associated interests. SIDS4 : Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity 27-30 May 2024; Antigua and Barbuda