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2 episodes with united nations peacekeeping
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Joshua Z. Walker to analyze the deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) beyond the commonly discussed issue of resource extraction. With the resurgence of the M23 rebellion, the occupation of key territories, and growing concerns over Rwanda's involvement, the region faces increasing instability. As M23 asserts control signs point to a broader political agenda that could redefine governance in eastern Congo. In this episode, we explore the economic, humanitarian, regional, and geopolitical risks shaping the future of the DRC.Joshua Z. Walker is the Director of Programs at the Congo Research Group at New York University's Center on International Cooperation (CIC). A researcher and analyst focused on the DRC since 2004, his work sits at the intersection of academic knowledge and policymaking. He has previously worked at The Carter Center, the United Nations Peacekeeping mission in the DRC, and the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research in Johannesburg. His expertise covers customary conflict, political parties, and artisanal diamond mining, providing a unique perspective on the underlying factors driving instability in the region. He holds a Ph.D. in sociocultural anthropology from the University of Chicago, a master's in anthropology and development from the London School of Economics (LSE), and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from McGill University.The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. This weekly podcast dives deep into international relations, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, the podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies.Dominic's 20+ years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organisations can navigate them.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge. Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!
David Mackay is a former Cold War special forces officer and author of Bubbleheads, SEALs and Wizards: America's Scottish Bastion in the Cold War. He returns by popular demand to share his compelling journey through military service in the British Army's Parachute Regiment. From his humble beginnings in Scotland to his experiences in the Parachute Regiment, David recounts tales of courage, leadership, and the harsh realities of conflict. Hear about his time in Northern Ireland, the challenges and adventures of United Nations Peacekeeping in Cyprus, and service in Cold War Berlin. Discover how these experiences shaped his perspective on life, leadership, and the world. Join me for an unforgettable exploration of military life and its enduring impact. All our combat episodes in one convenient playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6j6YJmRWzt42kYiPGkcFfa?si=95e5366e4ad945a3 Buy David's book here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1549/9781849955546 Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode383/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
//The Wire//2130Z October 11, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: ISRAELI TARGETING OF UNITED NATIONS POSITIONS IN LEBANON DRAWS INTERNATIONAL CONCERN. KNOXVILLE EXPLOSIVE SITUATION STILL POSES THREAT TO LOCALS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Tensions are escalating between Israel and the United Nations following Israeli attacks on United Nations Peacekeeping bases in Lebanon. Over the past few days, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops have allegedly been engaged several times by Israeli forces. On Wednesday, United Nations personnel claimed that Israeli troops had shot their security cameras near their headquarters. Yesterday morning, Israeli armor engaged a guard tower at the headquarters of the UN peacekeeping mission in Naqoura. Two Indonesian soldiers were wounded in this attack. Two other UNIFIL locations were targeted by Israeli forces, wounding two Sri Lankan troops. These attacks included at least one base which is host to Irish peacekeeping troops. Consequently, Ireland has voiced concern regarding these incidents, and has stated that these attacks were not accidental, but rather deliberate targeting of UN troops.On the other side of the wire, attacks on Israeli troops by Hezbollah have largely been random, or largely low-level skirmishes since Israeli troops crossed the Blue Line weeks ago.-HomeFront-Tennessee: The Knoxville incident involving explosives continues as local authorities continue to work the issue. A 3,000 foot evacuation zone remains in place, and emergency shelters have been opened up for locals living within the potential blast zone.Florida: As of this morning roughly 2.4 million people remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Consequently, fuel shortages have been reported throughout the state.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Knoxville, the local police department has confirmed that a very large box containing dynamite was accidentally sent to the recycling facility where it was discovered. Recycling center workers discovered the dynamite after accidentally setting it on fire by using a cutting torch to open the box, thus the extreme danger presented to the public. Dynamite, being a rather unstable explosive compound under less-than-ideal storage conditions (such as a large box that was forgotten about), is generally considered to be slightly more unstable when it's on fire. Depending on how large the box is, this could take some time to reach a conclusion, if the plan is to methodically dispose of each stick and hopefully not detonate in the meantime.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//
The Head of United Nations Peacekeeping has expressed his deepest condolences to South Africa after the loss of two soldiers serving in the SADC force deployed in the eastern DRC. The SANDF earlier confirmed that they were killed and an additional 20 soldiers injured during a rebel M23 attack on the town of Sake, in North Kivu Province. The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, prompted by a question from SABC News, explained that co-ordination between SAMIDRC, the U.N. Peacekeeping Mission MONUSCO and the DRC's Armed Forces - The FARDC - continued in the context of a complex security environment in the east. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Thomas Mandrup.
Our host this week is Dr. Amin Tarzi, the director for Middle East Studies at Marine Corps University. His guest is Colonel Michael Aldridge, USMCR who was a Military Observer with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Jerusalem, Israel on Oct 7, 2023. He talks about the US Support and Marine Corps support to United Nations Peacekeeping. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAIppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
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Send us a Text Message.What happens when tragedy and loss repeatedly impact you, but you suppress it all? How do you work past this pain and live the best life possible? Believe it or not, there are ways to move through it and embrace a rewarding future. Daniel has seen it all as a police officer in and out of the military. Through his personal experiences coping with the loss of loved ones, rescuing his daughter from abuse, and working in the criminal justice system connecting families with their abusers, he now shares his story to help others understand how they can help themselves and move forward through life's most significant challenges. Daniel Torrez is a Deputy Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Before this, while with the Department of Corrections, he helped establish Arizona's first Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) program. The VOD program brings violent crime survivors face-to-face with the offender of their crime. Daniel conducted several dialogues, experiencing firsthand the healing effect on all participants. Daniel served 21 years as a military police officer in the US Army and participated in humanitarian/disaster relief, United Nations Peacekeeping, and combat operations. He served as a patrol supervisor, victims advocate, SRT (SWAT) member, non-lethal weapons instructor, master trainer, and member of the 3rd US Infantry, The Old Guard.Daniel has also served as a federal law enforcement officer and university director of public safety. He holds a master's degree from Webster University, a bachelor's degree, and certified public manager designation from Arizona State University. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his lovely wife, Melissa, their cat Sadie, and their dog Ares (the Dog of War). Daniel's story, along with 28 other authors, will be highlighted in the upcoming book, Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives, available in August.Find Daniel. Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76
We speak to UN peacekeeping expert Renata Dwan, former Chief of Peacekeeping Policy at the UN headquarters in New York. Tune in to hear Renata share first-hand experience with peacekeeping in Mali, peacekeeping after the Arab Spring, and how peacekeeping was affected by the 2008 financial crisis.More about UN peacekeeping: https://www.icrc.org/enThe history of UN peacekeeping: “Blue Helmet Bureaucrats” by Margot Tudor, https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/blue-helmet-bureaucrats/796DA861774D924CA2A7B829DAA5E103#fndtn-information More about Renata Dwan: https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-people/renata-dwan Global Shocks is the official podcast of the Oxford Martin Programme on Changing Global Orders, University of Oxford. Changing Global Orders is a collaboration of members of the Faculty of History and the Department of Politics and International Relations. Our co-directors are Professor Andrew Thompson, Professor Patricia Clavin, Professor Louise Fawcett, and Professor Andrew Hurrell. Our postdoctoral fellows are Dr Boyd van Dijk and Dr Jan Eijking. Host and producer: Jan Eijking (University of Oxford)Music: “Space!” by HoliznaCC0, public domain / CC0 1.0 Universal LicenseLogo: Roger Gray (Oxford Martin School)Audio consultant: Melissa FitzGerald (Zinc Media)Website: changingglobalorders.web.ox.ac.ukTwitter/X: twitter.com/OxGlobalOrdersChanging Global Orders is a programme of the Oxford Martin School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blue Helmet Bureaucrats: United Nations Peacekeeping and the Reinvention of Colonialism, 1945–1971 (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Margot Tudor reveals how United Nations peacekeeping staff reconfigured the functions of global governance and sites of diplomatic power in the post-war world. Despite peacekeeping operations being criticised for their colonial underpinnings, our understanding of the ways in which colonial actors and ideas influenced peacekeeping practices on the ground has been limited and imprecise. In this multi-archival history, Dr. Tudor investigates the UN's formative armed missions and uncovers the officials that orchestrated a reinvention of colonial-era hierarchies for Global South populations on the front lines of post-colonial statehood. She demonstrates how these officials exploited their field-based access to perpetuate racial prejudices, plot political interference, and foster protracted inter-communal divisions in post-colonial conflict contexts. Bringing together histories of humanitarianism, decolonisation, and the Cold War, Blue Helmet Bureaucrats sheds new light on the mechanisms through which sovereignty was negotiated and re-negotiated after 1945. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Blue Helmet Bureaucrats: United Nations Peacekeeping and the Reinvention of Colonialism, 1945–1971 (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Margot Tudor reveals how United Nations peacekeeping staff reconfigured the functions of global governance and sites of diplomatic power in the post-war world. Despite peacekeeping operations being criticised for their colonial underpinnings, our understanding of the ways in which colonial actors and ideas influenced peacekeeping practices on the ground has been limited and imprecise. In this multi-archival history, Dr. Tudor investigates the UN's formative armed missions and uncovers the officials that orchestrated a reinvention of colonial-era hierarchies for Global South populations on the front lines of post-colonial statehood. She demonstrates how these officials exploited their field-based access to perpetuate racial prejudices, plot political interference, and foster protracted inter-communal divisions in post-colonial conflict contexts. Bringing together histories of humanitarianism, decolonisation, and the Cold War, Blue Helmet Bureaucrats sheds new light on the mechanisms through which sovereignty was negotiated and re-negotiated after 1945. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Blue Helmet Bureaucrats: United Nations Peacekeeping and the Reinvention of Colonialism, 1945–1971 (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Margot Tudor reveals how United Nations peacekeeping staff reconfigured the functions of global governance and sites of diplomatic power in the post-war world. Despite peacekeeping operations being criticised for their colonial underpinnings, our understanding of the ways in which colonial actors and ideas influenced peacekeeping practices on the ground has been limited and imprecise. In this multi-archival history, Dr. Tudor investigates the UN's formative armed missions and uncovers the officials that orchestrated a reinvention of colonial-era hierarchies for Global South populations on the front lines of post-colonial statehood. She demonstrates how these officials exploited their field-based access to perpetuate racial prejudices, plot political interference, and foster protracted inter-communal divisions in post-colonial conflict contexts. Bringing together histories of humanitarianism, decolonisation, and the Cold War, Blue Helmet Bureaucrats sheds new light on the mechanisms through which sovereignty was negotiated and re-negotiated after 1945. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history
Blue Helmet Bureaucrats: United Nations Peacekeeping and the Reinvention of Colonialism, 1945–1971 (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Margot Tudor reveals how United Nations peacekeeping staff reconfigured the functions of global governance and sites of diplomatic power in the post-war world. Despite peacekeeping operations being criticised for their colonial underpinnings, our understanding of the ways in which colonial actors and ideas influenced peacekeeping practices on the ground has been limited and imprecise. In this multi-archival history, Dr. Tudor investigates the UN's formative armed missions and uncovers the officials that orchestrated a reinvention of colonial-era hierarchies for Global South populations on the front lines of post-colonial statehood. She demonstrates how these officials exploited their field-based access to perpetuate racial prejudices, plot political interference, and foster protracted inter-communal divisions in post-colonial conflict contexts. Bringing together histories of humanitarianism, decolonisation, and the Cold War, Blue Helmet Bureaucrats sheds new light on the mechanisms through which sovereignty was negotiated and re-negotiated after 1945. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
Blue Helmet Bureaucrats: United Nations Peacekeeping and the Reinvention of Colonialism, 1945–1971 (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Margot Tudor reveals how United Nations peacekeeping staff reconfigured the functions of global governance and sites of diplomatic power in the post-war world. Despite peacekeeping operations being criticised for their colonial underpinnings, our understanding of the ways in which colonial actors and ideas influenced peacekeeping practices on the ground has been limited and imprecise. In this multi-archival history, Dr. Tudor investigates the UN's formative armed missions and uncovers the officials that orchestrated a reinvention of colonial-era hierarchies for Global South populations on the front lines of post-colonial statehood. She demonstrates how these officials exploited their field-based access to perpetuate racial prejudices, plot political interference, and foster protracted inter-communal divisions in post-colonial conflict contexts. Bringing together histories of humanitarianism, decolonisation, and the Cold War, Blue Helmet Bureaucrats sheds new light on the mechanisms through which sovereignty was negotiated and re-negotiated after 1945. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs
Blue Helmet Bureaucrats: United Nations Peacekeeping and the Reinvention of Colonialism, 1945–1971 (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Margot Tudor reveals how United Nations peacekeeping staff reconfigured the functions of global governance and sites of diplomatic power in the post-war world. Despite peacekeeping operations being criticised for their colonial underpinnings, our understanding of the ways in which colonial actors and ideas influenced peacekeeping practices on the ground has been limited and imprecise. In this multi-archival history, Dr. Tudor investigates the UN's formative armed missions and uncovers the officials that orchestrated a reinvention of colonial-era hierarchies for Global South populations on the front lines of post-colonial statehood. She demonstrates how these officials exploited their field-based access to perpetuate racial prejudices, plot political interference, and foster protracted inter-communal divisions in post-colonial conflict contexts. Bringing together histories of humanitarianism, decolonisation, and the Cold War, Blue Helmet Bureaucrats sheds new light on the mechanisms through which sovereignty was negotiated and re-negotiated after 1945. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blue Helmet Bureaucrats: United Nations Peacekeeping and the Reinvention of Colonialism, 1945–1971 (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Margot Tudor reveals how United Nations peacekeeping staff reconfigured the functions of global governance and sites of diplomatic power in the post-war world. Despite peacekeeping operations being criticised for their colonial underpinnings, our understanding of the ways in which colonial actors and ideas influenced peacekeeping practices on the ground has been limited and imprecise. In this multi-archival history, Dr. Tudor investigates the UN's formative armed missions and uncovers the officials that orchestrated a reinvention of colonial-era hierarchies for Global South populations on the front lines of post-colonial statehood. She demonstrates how these officials exploited their field-based access to perpetuate racial prejudices, plot political interference, and foster protracted inter-communal divisions in post-colonial conflict contexts. Bringing together histories of humanitarianism, decolonisation, and the Cold War, Blue Helmet Bureaucrats sheds new light on the mechanisms through which sovereignty was negotiated and re-negotiated after 1945. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars.
2022 has seen a marked shift in the levels and severity of intra and interstate conflict. The security of many of the environments in which peacekeeping is deployed has deteriorated due to local and regional dynamics, and this has only been compounded by tensions within the permanent five of the Security Council. In his address to the IIEA, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix discusses the current state of UN Peacekeeping, the challenges it is facing and what more is needed to make the utmost of this unique multilateral tool. This Event is part of the Global Europe Project in association with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker: Jean-Pierre Lacroix was appointed as Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations in February 2017 by United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. From 2014-2017 Mr. Lacroix served as Director for United Nations, International Organizations, Human Rights and Francophonie at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Previous appointments include Ambassador of France to Sweden, Chief of Protocol of France, Deputy Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations in New York, Deputy Chief of Mission at the French Embassy in Prague and First Secretary then Second Counsellor at the French Embassy in Washington.
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Listen in to Indonesian Statesman, Mr Sri Srimardji, as he runs through the 4 sections: 1.Economy outlook of Indonesia 2.Growth Sectors 3. General Geography 4.Tips for Foreign Investors and Entrepreneurs entering Indonesia.Mr Sri Srimardji :*45 Years of Nation Building of Indonesia Policy Maker for Economy & People *Founder of Indonesian Social Security Administration (272M Population) *Former President Director of Social Security Fund of Ministry of Manpower *Former Secretary of National Wage Council Commissioner of Infrastructure Development of some Indonesia Provinces *Observer of United Nations Peacekeeping of BOSNIA *Former Advisor for Committees in ASEAN Commissioner of Private & State Owned Corporations *Former Senior Advisor to Lippo Group & BCA Group- Amongst the Largest Indonesian Conglomerates Former *Senior Advisor to Nongsa Digital Park Group.
Find out what life is like on a UN Peacekeeping operation in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Captain Jonathan Quicke, Sergeant Matthew Thurtle and Lance Corporal Matt Hughes talk about their time in Mali over a hot brew. As part of the United Nations Peacekeeping mission in Mali, soldiers from the British Army and across defence are helping to bring peace and security to the country. The Light Dragoons and the Royal Anglian Regiment form the basis of the new task group comprising soldiers from across defence with a wide array of skills, from bomb disposal experts to drone operators and a state-of-the-art medical team.
This week’s guest is Pat McMahon from Devonport and he who has been running for over 50 years. He has had a decorated athletic career winning several races in the carnivals. Pat has won at Stawell athletic carnival four times and is the second Tasmanian only to be inducted into the Stawell Hall of Fame. Pat had an amazing range winning races from 70m until the mile and would compete in the cross-country season in the winter. He has run 1:50/51 low for 800m and 49 seconds for 400m, for a day job he was a police sergeant in the Tasmanian Police force for over 40 years and was stationed all over the state. We talk about all these races as well as being part of the United Nations Peacekeeping in Cyprus, his job as a police officer, racing in the World Police Games in America and more. If all this wasn’t enough, he has been awarded the Australian Police medal and is the current handicapper of the PCCCT running club. Pat has some amazing stories and life experience and I could personally listen to him all day. Pat still runs and loves it as much as he did when he first started. Please contact Pat if you have enjoyed this podcast.
UN Secretary General honours Indian Army Major Suman Gawani Guterres said during her deployment with the UN Mission in South Sudan, Gawani mentored more than 230 Military Observers on conflict-related sexual violence and ensured the presence of women military observers in each of the mission's team sites. UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday honoured peacekeepers Major Suman Gawani from India and Commander Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo from Brazil with the 2019 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, saying their “inspiring work” promotes equality in the forces. Secretary General Guterres bestowed the award to Gawani and Araujo in a virtual ceremony, commemorating the International Day of Peacekeepers. This is the first year the prestigious award has gone to a peacekeeper from India. Military Observer Gawani has recently completed an assignment in South Sudan. Araujo is working in the United Nations' Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. Guterres underscored the essential role played by women peacekeepers for the success of UN peace operations. He said Gawani and Araujo's “inspiring work has made a remarkable difference in promoting gender equality and empowering local women and your own colleagues.” “Your contributions are proof that women peacekeepers are vital to peace and security everywhere,” the UN secretary general said. Guterres said during her deployment with the UN Mission in South Sudan, Gawani mentored more than 230 Military Observers on conflict-related sexual violence and ensured the presence of women military observers in each of the mission's team sites. She also trained the South Sudanese government forces and helped them launch their action plan on conflict-related sexual violence. Guterres also paid tribute to the military, police and civilian personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Four Indian peacekeepers and a civilian personnel were among the 83 military, police and civilian personnel who were honoured posthumously with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal for their courage and sacrifice in the line of duty. Major Ravi Inder Singh Sandhu and Sergeant Lal Manotra Tarsem, who served with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); Sergeant Ramesh Singh with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL); Private Johnsion Beck with the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) and Edward Agapito Pinto, who served in a civilian capacity with the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) posthumously received the medals in the virtual ceremony. The year 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. The theme for the International Day of UN Peacekeepers this year is ‘Women in Peacekeeping: A Key to Peace.' Guterres, who has been a staunch advocate for increasing the participation of women in UN peacekeeping, said with each passing day women peacekeepers help improve all aspects of peace operations and performance -- better access to local communities, prevent and reduce conflict, serve as role models for peers and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dev-sai/message
In 2016, more countries experienced violent conflict than any time in the previous 30 years. From Yemen, Syria, and Venezuela to Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine, violence has become a more common answer to resolving disputes, and one of the consequences has been that more people are displaced around than globe since World War II. Needless to say, the world needs more peace makers. The United Nations is one organization that tries to fill the void; it currently maintains 14 different peace keeping operations, and mediates negotiations for many other conflicts. Anjali Dayal, an assistant professor of political science at Fordham says that as flawed as the U.N. is, it’s still an absolutely necessary bulwark against spreading chaos.
We discussed the merits and faults of the United Nations Peacekeeping missions. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
When we read and hear about the Middle East Crisis, the standoff at the border arouns Gaza, the news, the United Nations and many other sources takes sides with known terrorist operations, even those that have fought against and killed United Nations Peacekeeping troops. Rabbi will discuss why the news simply is not correct and cannot be trusted, he will also suggest some more reliable news outlets to hear what is really happening over in Israel
The UN says a blue flag is no longer enough to protect its peacekeepers. Troops sporting the UN insignia are dying in conflict areas at the fastest rate in the organization's history, and commanders are calling for the authority to order counter-terrorism missions and pre-emptive strikes in places like Congo, Central African Republic and Mali. But critics warn that's not just outside the UN's mandate, it's a recipe for further unrest. Vanessa Coneely reports. Subscribe: http://trt.world/TheNewsmakers Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewsMakersOnTRTWorld Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Newsmakers Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram Visit our website: http://trt.world
The space for compromise over the 2015 Peace Agreement in South Sudan is narrow, while the parties to the conflict have shown little interest in engaging in serious negotiations on the way forward. So says the head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission to that country, in a briefing to the Security Council. Members also heard that the permanent ceasefire continues to be violated with impunity. The lack of state building institutions and infrastructure is increasingly putting proposed elections next year, in serious doubt. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports:
Listen to the Fri. June 30, 2017 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the upcoming 29th Summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the United States has reduced its contributions to the United Nations Peacekeeping missions affecting the situation in the Darfur region of Sudan; Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has rejected a bill related to diplomatic privileges for officials in the region; and South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa recently spoke at the South African Communist Party Gala Dinner on the state of the tripartite alliance. In the second hour we conclude our monthlong focus on Black Music Month examining the history of the Blues. Finally we look at the life, times and contributions of Jazz vocalist Billie Holiday.
Main speaker: Katarina Grenfell, Legal Officer in the UN Office of Legal AffairsThe mandates of contemporary United Nations Peacekeeping missions are increasingly robust, often authorizing a range of activities far beyond those historically envisioned as within the remit of UN peacekeepers. For instance, the mandate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) includes the authorization to “carry out targeted offensive operations through the Intervention Brigade [...] [to] prevent the expansion of all armed groups, neutralize these groups, and disarm them.” This expansion has resulted in a number of legal and operational challenges, including the core question of the application of international humanitarian law to UN peacekeeping contingents. The involvement of UN peacekeepers in hostilities raises a host of issues, including: - What legal framework involves the use of force on the part of the peacekeepers? - What protection, if any, are the peacekeepers afforded under international law? - What is the threshold for the application of international humanitarian law? - What is the temporal and geographic scope of the application of international humanitarian law?This session addressed the fundamental issue of under what circumstances international humanitarian law regulates UN peacekeepers, including a discussion when and for how long international humanitarian law applies in a specific context.For more info, resources and assessments for PHAP members, visit https://phap.org/OLS-HLP-17
Main speaker: Katarina Grenfell, Legal Officer in the UN Office of Legal AffairsThe mandates of contemporary United Nations Peacekeeping missions are increasingly robust, often authorizing a range of activities far beyond those historically envisioned as within the remit of UN peacekeepers. For instance, the mandate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) includes the authorization to “carry out targeted offensive operations through the Intervention Brigade [...] [to] prevent the expansion of all armed groups, neutralize these groups, and disarm them.” This expansion has resulted in a number of legal and operational challenges, including the core question of the application of international humanitarian law to UN peacekeeping contingents. The involvement of UN peacekeepers in hostilities raises a host of issues, including: - What legal framework involves the use of force on the part of the peacekeepers? - What protection, if any, are the peacekeepers afforded under international law? - What is the threshold for the application of international humanitarian law? - What is the temporal and geographic scope of the application of international humanitarian law?This session addressed the fundamental issue of under what circumstances international humanitarian law regulates UN peacekeepers, including a discussion when and for how long international humanitarian law applies in a specific context.For more info, resources and assessments for PHAP members, visit https://phap.org/OLS-HLP-17
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