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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe International Criminal Court’s Ruling and Kenya’s Politics and Prospects for Peace

Mwangi S. Kimenyi and Anne W. Kamau, January 20, 2012, The Brookings Institution

Nairobi's Kibera slumOn January 23, the International Criminal Court will rule on the charges brought against the suspects accused of being behind Kenya's post-election violence in 2007-2008. Mwangi Kimenyi and Anne Kamau examine the possible outcomes of the court's ruling and what impact it could have on the country's politics and prospects for peace. Read More

Africa, Peacekeeping, Politics, International Organizations, Crime

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioKeep the U.S. Flag Raised at UNESCO

William Y. Brown, December 12, 2011, The Brookings Institution

U.S. soldier during a departure ceremony of U.S. ForcesWilliam Y. Brown examines the role of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in multilateral peace-keeping initiatives, arguing that UNESCO encourages discussions on unifying issues of science, education and culture, an important aspect of long-term security. Read More

Terrorism, Defense Strategy, United Nations, Peacekeeping

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPakistan: No Friend and a Fading Ally

Stephen P. Cohen, December 05, 2011, The Brookings Institution

Pakistan: No Friend and a Fading AllyStephen Cohen, editor of The Future of Pakistan, examines the weakened relationship between the United States and Pakistan and suggests ways the United States can rebuild this alliance. Cohen argues that despites Pakistan's troublesome qualities, the United States must continue to engage with Pakistan to avoid another civil war in Afghanistan. Read More

Pakistan, Peacekeeping, Politics, South Asia, The Arab Awakening and Middle East Unrest

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe International Community Must Support Kenya’s War on Al Shabaab

Mwangi S. Kimenyi, October 19, 2011, The Brookings Institution

The International Community Must Support Kenya’s War on Al ShabaabMwangi Kimenyi discusses the increased terror activities of the Al Shabaab militant group as it expands its activities from Somalia into Kenya and beyond. Kimenyi calls for international support to demobilize these terrorists, arguing that failure to do so would destroy Kenya and turn the country into a terrorist base. Read More

Africa, Terrorism, Peacekeeping, National Security, International Relations

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioUnited Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Fit for Purpose?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Marco DorminoCrises from Haiti to Sudan underline the critical role of United Nations peacekeeping missions, which currently see 120,000 peacekeepers deployed worldwide. However, increasing budgetary and political pressures, and questions about the role and impact of peacekeeping, are adding complexity to policy debates about reform. On October 18, the Managing Global Order project a Brookings and the Brookings-LSE Project on Internal Displacement hosted a discussion on peacekeeping featuring Anthony Banbury, UN assistant secretary general for field support. Read More

Peacekeeping, United Nations, Global Change, Foreign Aid, Humanitarian Affairs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioEllen Johnson-Sirleaf’s Nobel Peace Prize: Implications for Peace and Stability in Liberia

Mwangi S. Kimenyi, October 07, 2011, The Brookings Institution

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s Nobel Peace Prize: Implications for Peace and Stability in LiberiaMwangi Kimenyi discusses the announcement of this year’s Nobel Prize recipients, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen. Kimenyi argues that winning the award may have far reaching implications for President Sirleaf, including affecting her bid for re-election in Liberia's upcoming presidential race. Read More

Africa, Human Rights, Peacekeeping, Democracy Assistance, Developing Countries

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPeace Corps at 50

David L. Caprara, September 21, 2011, The Brookings Institution

Peace Corps at 50This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, which was signed into law on September 22, 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. David Caprara reflects on the legacy of the Peace Corps and the impact it has had on volunteering, both at the local level and internationally. Read More

Peace Corps, Development, Volunteering, Peacekeeping

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioSouth Sudan: Avoiding State Failure

Mwangi S. Kimenyi and John Mukum Mbaku, July 08, 2011, The Brookings Institution

South Sudan: Avoiding State FailureAlthough South Sudan’s independence will foster many opportunities for economic and political development, the new nation will also face a myriad of challenges, including continued tension with the North, a low quality of life for its citizens, and a huge debt burden. Mwangi Kimenyi and John Mbaku examine these challenges and the principles that the new South Sudan must keep in mind as it seeks to create a consensual state. Read More

Sudan and South Sudan, Africa, Peacekeeping, Developing Countries, Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Struggle for Coherent Aid Policy in South Sudan

Kevin Watkins, July 07, 2011, The Guardian

The Struggle for Coherent Aid Policy in South SudanFor South Sudan, independence from Sudan is an opportunity to break a deadly cycle of violence and poverty, says Kevin Watkins. With the south's secession comes hope and antipication, yet, Africa's newest nation still faces many challenges. Watkins explains the country's continuous struggle for peace and why coherent aid policy is critical to South Sudan's future. Read More

Sudan and South Sudan, Africa, Development, Developing Countries, Peacekeeping

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioRoad Block: How President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu Can Get From Posturing to Peace

William A. Galston, May 25, 2011, The New Republic

Road Block: How President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu Can Get From Posturing to PeaceWilliam Galston seeks to answer the question: just how far apart are President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu when it comes to realizing a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine, which both leaders claim they want? The difference, Galston concludes, is quite considerable. Read More

Arab-Israeli Relations, Diplomacy, Middle East, The Presidency, Israel

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Obama Administration and the Arab Spring

Kemal Derviş, April 01, 2011, The Brookings Institution

The Obama Administration and the Arab SpringThe Obama administration has faced heavy criticism on the handling of the Libyan crisis, with many claiming that the objectives of the United States and the international community lack clarity and cohesiveness. Kemal Derviş argues that the United States should intervene to prevent a humanitarian disaster, but must be aware of the limits of what can be achieved from abroad. Read More

Libya, North Africa, The Arab Awakening and Middle East Unrest, International Relations, United Nations

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Save to My PortfolioThe Politics of Protection: The Limits of Humanitarian Action

Elizabeth G. Ferris, March 31, 2011

In The Politics of Protection, Elizabeth Ferris examines inconsistent ways in which protection is defined and applied. For example, why do certain groups receive international protection while other equally needy groups do not? Her case studies, ranging from Iraq to Katrina, illustrate the challenges—and limitations—of protecting vulnerable populations from the ravages of war and natural disasters. Read More

Foreign Policy, Internal Displacement, Peacekeeping, Foreign Aid

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioLibya and Ivory Coast Crises Point to Needed Reform of the African Union

Mwangi S. Kimenyi, March 31, 2011, The Brookings Institution

Libya and Ivory Coast Crises Point to Needed Reform of the African Union Although the objectives of the African Union (AU) are to uphold human rights and ensure peace, the organization has failed to take a firm stance on the atrocities being committed in Libya and the Ivory Coast. Instead, Mwangi S. Kimenyi writes that the AU remains largely ineffective, revealing the organization’s lack of a coherent strategy. According to Kimenyi, the AU must be willing to intervene and implement reform if they ever hope to bring change to the region. Read More

Africa, Libya, North Africa, Human Rights, Peacekeeping

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Role of Africa’s Regional Organizations in Conflict Prevention and Resolution

Tuesday, November 23, 2010
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/STR NewToday, Africa accounts for about 70 percent of the United Nations' peacekeeping operations in countries including Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The African Union and its sub-regional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Intergovernmental Authority for Development and the Southern Africa Development Community, have shown their resolve and commitment to preventing and resolving conflicts on the continent. On November 23, the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings will host Ruhakana Rugunda, the Ugandan permanent representative to the United Nations, for a conversation on Africa’s regional organizations. Read More

Africa, Peacekeeping, Global Change

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioCooperating for Peace and Security: Reforming the United Nations and NATO

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/K. PempelOn March 24, the Managing Global Insecurity Project (MGI) at Brookings hosted a discussion on reforming the United Nations and NATO to meet 21st century global challenges. The event marked the launch of the MGI publication, Cooperating for Peace and Security (Cambridge University Press, 2010). Read More

United Nations, NATO, Global Governance, Peacekeeping, Nuclear Weapons

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Michael E. O'Hanlon

Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, 21st Century Defense Initiative
The Sydney Stein, Jr. Chair

Michael O’Hanlon specializes in national security and defense policy and is senior author of the Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Index projects. Before joining Brookings, O'Hanlon worked as a national security analyst at the Congressional Budget Office. His current research agenda includes military strategy and technology, Northeast Asia, U.S. Central Command, defense budgets, among other defense/security issues.
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