Analysis of the evolution of peace operations from an African perspective, highlighting how the continent can leverage its agency, reform institutions, and strengthen partnerships to make peace operations more effective, sustainable, and legitimate
Assessing the response and effectiveness of international bodies, such as the UN and AU, in safeguarding the children in conflict-affected areas across Africa
Reflecting on a decade of progress and renewing commitments for the future of YPS
Promoting inclusive, African-led approaches to addressing complex peace and security challenges
Examining the structural imbalance of the UNSC, the diplomatic strategies pursued by African states and the AU to push for reforms, and the geopolitical and institutional obstacles that hinder progress.
Reviewing and examining scholarship on the resurgence of coups d’état, and the conceptual framing of their popular
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This edition of Conflict Trends begins with an article written by Abraham Ename Minko about United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms. The article discusses the reasons advanced by Africa for
Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Peace
After almost a quarter century of existence, an honest assessment of the AU’s Governance, Peace and Security Policy Frameworks is long-overdue
Future AU-UN missions can take inspiration from the work of local civil society in the PoC field