Sustained protests in Myanmar continue despite being met with violence by security forces after the country’s military coup on Feb. 1

Human Rights, International Relations, War and PeaceMadison SpectorApril 12, 2021protests, international relations, Myanmar, coup, violence, conflictComment

Is water scarcity driving conflict?

With good governance and management, water can be equitably shared and water conflict can be avoided.

International Relations, Environment, UN News, War and PeaceAshley FornaroMarch 22, 2021water, climate change, world water day, environment, environment and peace, united nations, international relationsComment

What is positive peace?

Peace is more than the absence of war.

International Relations, Human Rights, Environment, War and PeaceAshley FornaroFebruary 17, 2021positive peace, culture of peace, international relations, United Nations, conflict, war and peaceComment

World’s vulnerable face triple threat of COVID-19, conflict, and climate change in 2021: IRC report

Many humanitarian emergencies are at risk of further deteriorating in 2021 due to COVID-19, climate change, and conflict, according to a recent report released by the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Human Rights, International Relations, Public Health, refugeesAshley FornaroDecember 21, 2020united nations, conflict, violence, COVID19, peace, world peace, women's rights, sustainable development, human rights, hunger, famine, healthcareComment

Making Sense of Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict

Learn more about the causes of the ongoing conflict between Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, as well as possible paths for peace.

International Relations, Human Rights, refugees, War and PeaceAshley FornaroNovember 23, 2020United Nations, African Union, Ethiopia, conflict, COVID19, ethnic conflictComment

Why are Azerbaijan and Armenia Fighting?

The roots of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia are deep. Here’s a summary of the intractable differences fueling the flames of violence between these former Soviet nations.