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A closer look at Secretary Rex Tillerson and his foreign policy perspective
Ursala Knudsen-Latta examines recent statements from US Secretary Rex Tillerson for insight into his foreign policy perspective
13 February 2017
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‘Strength through peace – not peace through strength’: a reaction to Trump’s America First foreign policy
David Alpher looks at the new US administration's foreign policy and outlines how President Trump could more effectively promote peace and security abroad
7 February 2017
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Resolute in uncertain times: peacebuilding in the new US administration
Weeks after the election, Trump's foreign policy and security strategy remain uncertain. David Alpher and Ursala Knudsen-Latta explore the challenges and opportunities for peacebuilders as America shapes a new approach.
1 December 2016
Comment & analysis
Challenges and opportunities for peace and security cooperation
Bernardo Mariani and Chloë Gotterson take a look at EU-China efforts to promote peace and security in Africa, outlining successes and challenges.
28 November 2016
Comment & analysis
European Council marks an opportunity to change reckless course on migration
Ahead of the European Council meeting to discuss migration, Saferworld urges member states to take a longer-term approach that focuses on addressing the drivers of conflict and displacement.
19 October 2016
Comment & analysis
Bringing an end to unending war: recommendations for the next US administration
David Alpher and Ursala Knudsen-Latta outline a range of policy options that the new US administration should pursue to promote peace.
6 October 2016
Comment & analysis
EU foreign policy risks fuelling displacement and terror
In light of growing populism throughout Europe, Kloe Tricot O’Farrell argues that domestic priorities should not come at the expense of EU commitments to alleviate poverty and promote peace
22 August 2016
Comment & analysis
South Sudan: the time to deliver on protection pledges is now
Saferworld and CEPO statement on the escalation of violence in South Sudan.
11 July 2016
Comment & analysis
Will the SDSR be strategic enough about conflict prevention?
Today, the UK Government is publishing its Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). In this article, Saferworld’s Larry Attree argues that a key test of the policy will be the extent to which it balances immediate threats with a coherent strategy for preventing conflict in the long term.
23 November 2015
Comment & analysis
Finally! A peace policy for Kenya
With a history of inter-ethnic tension, land conflict and election-related violence, Kenya’s recent adoption of its long-awaited peace policy is a welcome step towards better coordinated efforts at building peace, argues Maria Osula.
4 November 2015