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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.

Embracing SDG16+ in Somaliland: an opportunity for change

Hopes are high in Somaliland after a largely peaceful presidential election in November. Abdijalil Dahir Aqarshe and Jordan Street argue that the Sustainable Development Goals have a crucial role to play in supporting this shift and bringing together seemingly disparate development efforts.  

Key targets for peace - infographic

Keeping the SDGs on track: did the 2017 UN High-Level Political Forum do its job?

Jordan Street argues that more needs to be done to include civil society voices in discussions around progress toward SDG16. 

Peaceful, just and inclusive societies: what role for the 2030 Agenda in the Horn of Africa?

Saferworld Intervention during Peacebuilding Commission annual session

Remarks delivered by Mr Larry Attree, Head of Policy, at PBC annual session

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

‘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

Making them count: using indicators and data to strengthen accountability for the SDGs

The 2030 Agenda’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals - and their 169 targets - each require a set of indicators to monitor progress towards achieving the global goals.