International Peace Institute (IPI)

🔔 New on the Global Observatory: Cybercrime is no longer just a petty offense—it’s a billion-dollar industry shaping global security. The adoption of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in December is a concerted effort to respond to these threats. Thanks to James Andrew Lewis, Senior VP at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a leading expert on cyber policy, for sharing his insights on the evolution of cybercrime and the implications of the new treaty. 🔎 What does this landmark agreement mean for global security, international cooperation, and digital rights?  🔎 Will this convention change the way nations tackle cybercrime? Click here to read the full interview "Cybercrime, Global Policy, and the UN’s New Treaty: Interview with Jim Lewis," by Jill Stoddard 👇 https://lnkd.in/dak2tTtt

📢 Please note: The event will no longer be livestreamed due to unforeseen technical issues. Available coverage will be posted here following the event ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dcBEHzgc

🚨 Where Does the WPS Agenda Stand? 🚨 25 years after UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda remains a powerful framework for gender equality in peace and security. But while progress has been made, major gaps and challenges persist. 📢 So, what concrete actions can be taken to strengthen the WPS agenda?  For CSW69, we are bringing together academics, civil society, and policymakers to reflect on 25 years of progress and strategize how to advance WPS in the face of evolving global challenges.  🔎 Stay tuned for insights from CSW69! 👉🏼 Read our publication to stay informed and join the conversation with confidence: https://lnkd.in/dAZxmqfm 👉🏼 Click here to find out more on IPI events for the #CSW69 Week: https://lnkd.in/dQbsU2Kw

🔔 #HappeningNow: A closed-door interactive workshop on “Past Reflections and Future Visioning on the 25th Anniversary of the Women Peace and Security Agenda” is underway here at IPI, in partnership with Denmark in the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the UN, the Permanent Mission of Luxembourg to the UN, the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the UN, and the Women In International Security (WIIS). #CSW69 #WPS

🔔  IT’S TOMORROW: Join us and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations for a policy forum on “The Protection of Civilians in African-led and UN-led Peace Operations”.      📆 Thursday, March 13| ⏰ 9:30–11:15 AM EDT|📍Hybrid      As part of IPI’s broader workstream on A4P+, this discussion will focus on how the protection of civilians has been undertaken within African-led and UN-led operations, looking particularly at the respective comparative advantages, limitations, and lessons learned.     The event will also mark the launch of an IPI publication on the same topic by Andrew E. Poku-Yaw Tchie, Ph.D, Senior Researcher with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, and Lauren McGowan, Policy Analyst with IPI.     REGISTER NOW ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dcBEHzgc CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR REPORT ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dFP3HMeW

📢 Can an Israel-Palestine two-state confederation break the cycle of violence and pave the way for lasting peace?   In a compelling interview with CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour, Rula Hardal and May Pundak, co-directors of ארץ לכולם بلاد للجميع A Land for All (ALFA), a Palestinian-Israeli initiative, present a bold and pragmatic vision—one that reimagines peace through partnership, not separation.    How does this vision work and why is it a desirable and sustainable path toward Palestinian self-determination and lasting regional stability?   ✅ “A Land for All starts by recognizing the reality on the ground: two peoples, two national groups, both with the right to self-determination.” – Rula Hardal ✅ “We’re not talking about a utopian dream. This model learns from successful models bringing former warring parties into partnership, like the EU and Northern Ireland.” – May Pundak  🫱🏻🫲🏽 IPI remains engaged in spaces where bold, forward-thinking initiatives take shape. We help refine ideas and secure the diplomatic, institutional, and policy support needed to elevate them into high-level discussions – driving meaningful change. 📺 Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dXiD2VBk  🔖 Learn more about ALFA vision: https://lnkd.in/eznfHsAb

📣 Upcoming Event: "The Protection of Civilians in African-led and UN-led Peace Operations"   How do African-led and UN-led peace operations protect civilians, and what lessons can be learned from their approaches? 🗓️  March 13  | ⏰ 9:30 AM EDT | 📍 Hybrid     Join us and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations for a policy forum exploring these approaches and their respective comparative advantages and challenges.   The event will also launch IPI’s latest publication, “The United Nations-African Union Partnership and the Protection of Civilians,” by Andrew E. Poku-Yaw Tchie, Ph.D & Lauren McGowan. Register now 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dcBEHzgc

☮️ #CSW69 is almost here! From March 10–21, 2025, the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place—marking 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. At IPI, throughout CSW69, we’re bringing together key voices, bold ideas, and critical conversations on advancing gender equality and strengthening the women, peace and security agenda.            Stay tuned for updates about our events and, expert discussions with civil society, member state, and UN colleagues! 🗓️ Don’t miss out! Explore our full event calendar here: https://lnkd.in/dQbsU2Kw  📩 Get updates straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/djh7kGEq   #GenderEquality #WPS

🔔 #HappeningNow: The workshop “Scenario-Based Exercises on the Future of Peace Operations” is currently underway here at IPI. With the support from the Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN in New York and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung New York, IPI brought together experts to explore innovative approaches to planning peace operations.

IPI Vice President Adam Lupel was grateful to discuss shared goals and ideas with the Ambassador of Greece to the UN, H.E. Mr. Evangelos Sekeris, at the Mission of Greece yesterday. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 We are looking forward to continuing the conversation and our collaboration in advance of Greece’s UN Security Council Presidency in May.