British Council: A Diplomatic Deficit? The Rise of Non-State Actors
February 8, 2018
“We live in a time of profound changes in technology, communication and the diffusion of power. Carne Ross argues…
ID Executive Director Carne Ross Speaks on Surprising Bilateral Relations on Monocle 24
January 24, 2018
How do countries build surprising diplomatic relationships? Trade, security, and cultural exchanges are common reasons to establish these relationships, which…
ID London Director Paul Whiteway Speaks On Somaliland Elections On BBC World Service
November 17, 2017
What is the current status of democracy and statehood in Somaliland? By comparison with many other African nations, Somaliland…
ID Executive Director Carne Ross Speaks On The Decline Of U.S. Diplomacy On Monocle 24
November 15, 2017
How has the exodus of career diplomats affected U.S. diplomacy? Traditional diplomacy of professionals speaking to each other on…
ID Policy Director Reza Afshar Outlines A Comprehensive Solution To The Syrian War On CNN
May 16, 2017
What would an overall solution to the war in Syria entail? The overwhelming problem is the indiscriminate killing of…
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Somaliland drought “a kind of nightmare” – and a security threat: minister
May 9, 2017
ID’s Michael Higgins quoted in an article on the potential for drought in Somaliland to worsen security threats in the…
PassBlue: The UN’s Three Main Bodies Are Failing to Do Their Job
October 13, 2016
The following is an excerpt from Mona Khalil’s Op-Ed published by PassBlue With tragic consequences around the world, all three…
Who is the Next UN Secretary General?
October 5, 2016
Culminating an unprecedentedly transparent and democratic process, Antonio Guterres, former Prime Minister of Portugal and UN High Commissioner for Refugees…
Newsweek: Syria Ceasefire Faes Deep Skepticism From All Sides
September 20, 2016
September 15, 2016 — The Syrian cease-fire agreed to last week by Russia and the United States has reduced violence…
Opinio Juris: Protection of Civilians Symposium: Why are UN Peacekeepers Failing to Protect Civilians?
September 6, 2016
Independent Diplomat’s Mona Kahlil summarizes critical legal elements of civilian protection with respect to UN Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the…