Resources

Saferworld’s Warpod episode 3: Understanding the cost of conflict

In the third episode of Warpod, Abigail Watson and Delina Goxho are joined by Sarah Kreps, Director of the Cornell Tech Policy Lab, and Maysa Ismael from Airwars to discuss why and how the secrecy surrounding warfare has increased.

If the US wants to push back on authoritarian agendas at the UN, get counter-terrorism right

Biden administration officials have made clear that ending endless wars, revitalizing American diplomacy and multilateral leadership, and defending against authoritarianism are central to their vision for U.S. foreign policy. What would that vision look like translated into bold U.S. leadership at the United Nations?

A lack of funding is holding back US leadership on Women, Peace and Security

Two years ago, the Women, Peace and Security Act was signed into law, enshrining and prioritizing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda within US foreign policy. Now Congress and the White House must act to fund it.

In legislation to reduce global violence, can US move beyond a focus on “extremism”?

Since the 9/11 attacks, the US government’s embrace of heavy-handed counterterror responses has failed to make the world more peaceful or secure. The Global Fragility Act is a chance to learn from the past and focus efforts on the causes of violent conflict, says Jason Calder.

The True Cost of Special Forces?

This is the third instalment of a series on the costs of remote warfare.

Paranoia and contradiction define Trump’s National Security Strategy

US President Donald Trump released the National Security Strategy (NSS) last month, providing an important insight into his administration’s worldview and its stance on global security issues. Ursala Knudsen-Latta and David Alpher explore some of the key pillars that define the strategy and what they might mean for US engagement abroad.

Women, peace and security and US foreign policy

Keeping USAID: why the US shouldn’t cut off its nose

News is filtering out that the Trump administration plans not only to slash foreign aid, but also dismantle USAID, incorporating its component parts into the Department of State. David Alpher explains why the US should keep on delivering aid through a dedicated agency.

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