Resources

The UK Strategic Defence Review: A risky rearmament plan

Lewis Brooks and Charlie Linney examine the UK’s recent Strategic Defence Review and argue that the SDR risks undermining global peace and security through its militarised narrative, narrow scope, and short-term thinking.

Words are not enough – action is needed now to stop Israel’s siege of Gaza

Israel’s allies are finally speaking up against the intolerable suffering Israel is inflicting on the people of Gaza. But strong statements are not enough. It is beyond time for states to end military and security cooperation with Israel and take concrete measures to inhibit Israel’s capacity to commit crimes against the populations of Gaza and the West Bank.

Stick or twist: Is peace enforcement part of the UN’s future?

World leaders must act to end Israel’s unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory

Power, people and peace: reflections from the 2025 People Power Conference

In April, Saferworld joined activists and peacebuilders in Copenhagen for the People Power Conference – a space for dialogue, solidarity and collective action. Sara Torrelles Vives, Civil Society Partnerships and Learning Adviser shares her reflections. 

Pragmatic politics doesn’t mean giving up on a more hopeful future for Sudan

Sudan is entering a new phase of the war that started two years ago, on 15 April 2023. While recent military developments – in particular, the recapture of Khartoum by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) – may appear to be a turning point, the war is far from over. Indeed, to frame it as such would be an outrage to the many who are still at grave risk as the conflict intensifies across other parts of Sudan, especially the west and south, which have endured decades of atrocities and injustice.  

Saferworld statement: In solidarity with the people of Sudan

As the violent conflict in Sudan enters its third year, the war is far from over, with devastating consequences for the Sudanese people. An immediate ceasefire, access to humanitarian aid, and protection for frontline responders and civilians are critical to reduce the impact of the conflict.

South Sudan on the brink of renewed civil war: Urgent action needed to de-escalate tensions and protect civilians 

Historic border agreements and intergovernmental cooperation in the Fergana Valley give hope for long-term peace