A Conversation with H.E. Sabri Boukadoum, Ambassador of Algeria to the United States
Algeria stands at a pivotal moment as it pursues ambitious economic, social, and political reforms while navigating persistent challenges, including youth unemployment, governance gaps, and dependence on hydrocarbons. At the same time, its strategic role as a security actor and diplomatic broker in North Africa and the Sahel continues to expand, alongside growing engagement in […]
Renewable Energy and Peace in the Central African Republic: An Opportunity for the United Nations to Lead by Example
Ahead of the Peace Operations Review Week, this event will be an opportunity to hear first-hand analysis and engage in a deep-dive Q&A with the authors of the new Powering Peace report, “Renewable Energy and Peace in the Central African Republic: An Opportunity for the United Nations to Lead by Example”. The discussion will address […]
Ten Years of Arms Trade Treaty Transparency
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) celebrates a decade of reporting on annual arms transfers in 2025. In a trade too often shrouded in secrecy, undermining efforts to promote accountability, minimize risks, and build confidence between states, the ATT attempts to address these challenges. With a decade of experience, there is now an opportunity to reflect […]
Antarctica at the Crossroads: Environment, Security, and Multilateral Cooperation
Sixty-five years ago, the Antarctic Treaty established a multilateral governance system for the region, designating the continent as a scientific preserve dedicated to peace and prohibiting military activity. Since then, our understanding of Antarctica’s critical role in regulating the planet’s health has deepened. Simultaneously, events in recent years have shown that Antarctica is not immune […]
Beyond Denial: Toward a Credible Cyber Deterrence Strategy
As cyberattacks escalate — hitting critical infrastructure, healthcare, and essential services — traditional cyber deterrence strategies focused on defense and resilience are falling short. This event marks the launch of a new report that challenges the status quo and calls for a shift beyond “denial” toward robust accountability. The report offers a framework for practical cyber deterrence and […]
Professor Emilie A. Caspar’s “Just Following Orders: Atrocities and the Brain Science of Obedience”
Professor Emilie A. Caspar of the University of Ghent, Belgium will walk us through the key findings of her fascinating recent book. Tim Phillips, the founder and CEO of Beyond Conflict, a non-profit organization that works with civic, non-profit and community leaders to address conflict and promote social change, and Professor Jim Waller, Director of […]
Implications of the Military Junta’s Internal Shifts on Civil-Military Relations in Myanmar
Amid the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, the military junta reorganized its governing body in August. With junta-led elections – widely seen as illegitimate – slated for the end of the year, the junta appears to be positioning itself to consolidate power. This raises questions about the leadership of the junta: Will Min Aung Hlaing retain […]
How America Failed to Disarm North Korea: Implications for the Future
Largely based on almost 300 interviews with former US, South Korean and Chinese officials as well as his own experiences, Joel Wit’s new book, Fallout: The Inside Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea, examines how six American presidents failed to stop Pyongyang from building nuclear weapons and the missiles to deliver them. He […]