This article discusses how the Iraq War carries important lessons for the UK as it prepares to deploy its troops to Mali, particularly when it comes to prioritising influence above a strategy. Read more
If Britain is to be a “force for good”, there must be oversight of the UK’s Special Forces. Read more
In January French President announced a new Coalition for the Sahel, to tackle with the security and development challenges in the region. But public debate in some countries about why so many organisations and countries are engaging in the region and what they hope to achieve has been lacking. Read more
Many of the most damning accusations against special forces were from their fellow soldiers and not from the external lawyers viewed with suspicion. Read more
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On 16 June, the UK government announced a merger between DFID and the FCO. ORG offers its comments on this development, Read more
This general election is an opportunity for UK political parties to commit to a review of the UK’s approach to security partnerships to ensure that they are consistent with UK strategic objectives to reduce conflict and build peace abroad. Read more
The long-term impacts of western operations exacerbate the very radicalization and violence they claim to be trying to avoid. Read more
The term 'stabilization' has been frequently used by the UN. But what exactly does the term mean in the UN context and does its use denote a shift in the practice of the UN? Read more
Katrina Lee-Koo discusses how children both struggle within and shape conflict zones. Read more