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Aid and Influence in the Pacific Islands

The Pacific is the most aid-reliant region in the world. Along with the impact of climate change, the geopolitical battle for influence there is also heating up.

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GLOBAL PEACE INDEX 2025

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It’s time for the UN to move beyond the language of crisis

While crisis language can mobilise urgent action, it also risks limiting long-term solutions. Adam Day, Head of UNU-CPR, Geneva Office, calls for a...

Is public trust in the UN falling? A look at global survey data

There is a growing sense that the UN is facing a legitimacy crisis amid shifts in public trust. Surveys show varying perceptions across countries....

Nigeria Representative Roy-Stanley Nwafor Addresses Youth Leadership at African Union Consultation

At the 13th AU-UN Youth Consultation, Roy-Stanley Nwafor highlighted a three-pillar approach; attitudes, structures, and institutions to strengthen...

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The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025
Analysis
August 28, 2025

The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025

This article tracks the economic impact of violence and is updated annually with the latest data...

Technology and modern warfare: How drones and AI are transforming conflict

The world has entered a new era where inexpensive, commercially available tools can undermine even...

Escalation hotspots: Where conflict risks are rising most rapidly

The Global Peace Index 2025 highlights a set of critical escalation hotspots, regions where...

The world’s dependency on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is increasing 

Despite its relatively small footprint in global trade, Taiwan holds an outsized role in the...

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