Tag: Peace Missions
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Flawed Agreements and Unkept Promises
1. Was the Rwanda-DRC ceasefire agreement effective in ending humanitarian struggles in the eastern DRC? 2. The ceasefire was not effective since it did not include non-state militias which are actively present in the region and are pursuing violence against civilians. 3. Civilians continue to die predominantly at the hands of non-state militias. Additionally, Rwanda…
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U.S. Presidential Election
International stakes are high as Trump and Harris vie for the 47th presidency in a tight, unpredictable U.S. election.
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Collaboration is Everything
MSC@Amerikahaus showcased discussions on vital security issues and strategies for Germany and NATO amidst ongoing crises.
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The Impact of Europe’s Withdrawal from the Sahel Region
After a wave of military coup d’états in the Sahel region, EU member states had to withdraw around 7400 troops. This security vacuum now leads to increasing instability in the region.
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Opinion Building About Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the most enduring and complex geopolitical issues in modern history. The conflict’s complexity makes it hard to easily form a clear opinion on that issue. It is rooted in deep historical, religious, and nationalistic disputes. At its core, it encompasses a struggle over land, peace, and sovereignty, with profound…
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Here to Stay?
Amidst a new era of global governance problems, countries increasingly source out responsibilities to PMSCs.
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Niger
Despite the leadership change following the military coup in Niger in July 2023, political change in the country cannot be expected.
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African Union
The African Union (AU) is a continental organisation consisting of 55 African nations. Its goal is to enhance political, economic, and social cooperation across the continent. The AU seeks to prevent and manage conflict through organs like its Peace and Security Council. The AU has also compromised that it is possible to militarily intervene in…
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Alfred Nobel
Nobel made a fortune by inventing dynamite. He remained childless. Hence, after his death, he made his fortune available for funding the Nobel Prize.
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Powell Doctrine
The Powell Doctrine owes its name to the former US Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Collin Powell. Drawing upon the 1990-91 Gulf War, Powell created a list of eight questions on whether the US should go to war. These questions included whether all peaceful alternatives had been exhausted and whether the US had a clear…