Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

Iran Tempers Rejectionism to Muslim Consensus on Palestine

Iran is shifting from a policy of calling for Israel's destruction to embracing a consensus in favor of a two-state solution.
January 5, 2024
Javad Heiran-Nia
Commentary

Top Ten Global Risks for 2024

Persistent conflict in Africa, the Middle East, and Ukraine, the consequences of climate change, and emerging technologies may pose heightened risks this
January 5, 2024
Mathew Burrows
Commentary

Calling for an Intergenerational Conversation for a Transformative Multilateral System

This institutionalization of youth engagement reflects an acknowledgement of the importance of guaranteeing youth participation in UN processes
January 4, 2024
Nudhara Yusuf
Commentary

We Cannot Address 21st-Century Challenges with 20th-Century Foundations

CIVICUS spoke with Nudhara Yusuf about the deficits of the current global governance system and civil society’s proposals for reform.
January 4, 2024
Nudhara Yusuf
Commentary

Moving From Unequal to Win-Win Partnerships

Powerful states continue to impose unfavorable trade and investment rules on Global South countries while pursuing protectionist strategies
January 3, 2024
Aude Darnal
Commentary

Assassination of Quds Force General Stirs Right-Wing Anger in Iran

Despite the use of harsh rhetoric, the Iranian government has not carried out adequate retaliation for the assassination of its generals.
January 2, 2024
Mohammad Mazhari
Commentary

Toward the Summit of the Future: Building the UN We Need

While a critical milestone, the Summit of the Future is an opportunity to build greater trust in the multilateral system
December 31, 2023
Nudhara Yusuf
Commentary

The UN’s Gender Backslide

A reflection on lessons learned from the SDG Summit's Political Declaration 2023 for the road ahead
December 18, 2023
Rameen Siddiqui
Commentary

Lessons From Libya’s Nuclear Disarmament 20 Years On

Libya’s disarmament initially hailed as a “model” or a “success story” soon turned into a cautionary tale
December 15, 2023
Ludovica Castelli
Commentary

North Korea’s Energy Sector

38 North’s report examines North Korea’s current energy security challenges and explores potential clean energy and sustainability solutions.
December 14, 2023
Martyn Williams
Commentary

North Korea’s De-risking Strategy and Its Implications

Ruediger Frank explores how embassy closures tie into DPRK's strategy shift from managing risks to avoiding them, and their implications
December 13, 2023
Ruediger Frank
Commentary

Russia Plays the Middle East Card

Moscow’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East reflect the rise of middle powers, juggling for leverage among the bigger geopolitical players
December 13, 2023
Emil Avdaliani
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