Simon Mason, Sebastian Kratzer and Edward Jackson argue that collaborating over environmental issues can be an entry point for security and peace talks. A global increase in environmental degradation and armed conflicts calls for clarity on the feasibility and limitations of this approach.
In a new CSS Analysis, Marion Hischier examines how the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda has influenced global peace and security governance by centering gender equality. Backlash against gender equality initiatives and accusations of imposing norms highlight the urgency of cultural literacy in implementing the Agenda.
Recent events in Syria, Mali, and Somalia demonstrate how Islamic jurists shape and negotiate governance structures in intrastate conflicts. In this Policy Perspective, Emanuel Schäublin explains how understanding their role allows diplomats and peacebuilders to navigate unfamiliar landscapes.
