To address the challenges posed by non-state armed groups, states increasingly use diplomatic tools – including so-called “naming and shaming”. In this CSS Expert Spotlight, Dr. Jenniina Kotajoki shares insights from her recent article, “Naming and Shaming Nonstate Armed Groups at the United Nations Security Council”, co authored with Caroline M. Brandt in International Organization.
Emerging technologies are changing the nature of warfare. Ceasefire agreements need to respond to the type of violence they seek to address, thus also to the impact of emerging technologies. Simon J. A. Mason, Ivan Zaccagnini, and Julian Th. Hottinger argue that aptations are needed during the preparation, negotiation, and implementation of ceasefires.
Simon Mason, Sebastian Kratzer and Edward Jackson argue that collaborating over environmental issues can be an entry point for security and peace talks. A global increase in environmental degradation and armed conflicts calls for clarity on the feasibility and limitations of this approach.
