"La grande majorité des musulmans dans l’Union européenne (UE) ont un sentiment fort de confiance dans les institutions démocratiques en dépit d’une discrimination et d’un harcèlement répandus".
On Wednesday, November 29th, IPI together with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) are cohosting a policy forum event on “The Global State of Democracy.” At this event, which will feature opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Jan Eliasson, former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Chair of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, speakers will discuss the global state of democracy, exploring its resilience and discussing the importance of implementing targeted and active inclusion in peacebuilding processes.
Remarks will begin at 3:45pm EST*
Recent media reports and public opinion polls point to apparent growing threats to democracy. They suggest that democracy is in decline. Indeed, given the recent wave of populist, anti-democratic governments in Europe and Asia, the rise of semi-authoritarianism, and continued violence marking many African elections, there are reasons to be concerned.
In contrast, International IDEA’s biennial publication, “The Global State of Democracy” (GsoD), suggests that four out of five key aspects of democracy, including the establishment of representative government, the protection of fundamental rights, checks on government, and participatory engagement, have seen progress since 1975. Despite these optimistic trends, however, the report warns that democracy requires continuous nurturing to maintain robust and resilient institutions. Indeed, delving deeper into specific experiences within countries and regions, the report finds several challenges and critical threats to democracy.
Post-conflict settings present an opportunity to build democratic institutions that can help prevent future conflict. If transitional processes are inclusive, nationally owned, and transparent, the resulting democratic system will be resilient. Inclusion, however, must go beyond quotas and numerical representation. It should be placed at the center of constitution-building processes, elections, and political settlements in order to enable access to decision making and foster the growth of local stakeholders.
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Over the past year, political and military actors and agendas in South Sudan have increasingly fragmented, and the political process has stalled. These developments have undermined the security of civilians, the stability of the country, the humanitarian situation, and the viability of efforts to pursue sustainable peace. The population’s mistrust toward international actors has further curtailed the ability of the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) to implement its mandate.
In anticipation of the release of a review of UNMISS commissioned by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the expected renewal of its mandate by December 15, 2017, the International Peace Institute (IPI), the Stimson Center, and Security Council Report co-organized a workshop on November 9, 2017. This workshop aimed to help member states and UN actors develop a shared understanding and common strategic assessment of the situation on the ground in South Sudan. It was the seventh in a series of workshops analyzing how UN policies and the June 2015 recommendations of the High-Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO) can be applied to country-specific contexts.
Participants suggested that UNMISS should postpone activities associated with classic peacekeeping operations in favor of those focused on local mediation, engagement with the South Sudanese population, and reduction of widespread violence against civilians. To accomplish these increasingly difficult tasks, the mission needs renewed support from the international community and the members of the Security Council.
Espérance de vie, dépenses de santé, place de l’hôpital, politique de prévention...
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At their summit on 6 July 2017, Japan and the EU reached an agreement in principle for bilateral free trade. The agreement should be ready for signing by the end of 2017. The intended liberalization of trade in goods, agriculture and services would create the world’s largest free trade area – assuming the agreement is successfully concluded and ratified by parliament. Japan and Europe are sending out a strong signal against protectionism and in favour of free trade and modernizing global trade rules. While free trade in the transatlantic and trans-Pacific context may remain an illusion for some time to come, the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (JEEPA) is a realistic opportunity for trade partners at the western and eastern margins of the Eurasian continent to achieve trade-induced growth and increased prosperity. Given its prominence, JEEPA raises the following questions: What trade liberalization can be expected? Does a free trade agreement between Japan and Europe actually make sense? Who would be the winners and losers? What are the risks and limitations? What are the political implications of the European-Japanese alliance?
Sorpresa. Gli italiani sono i più euroscettici tra gli inquilini del Vecchio Continente. Proprio lì dove sessant’anni fa sono state gettate le basi dell’Europa si covano i dubbi più forti sull’Unione europea. Qualcosa che supera anche lo storico nazionalismo della Francia, fa notare Marc Lazar, professore di storia e sociologia politica all’Institut d’études politiques (IEP) […]
Cet article L’euroscetticismo cresce di più in Italia e spopola tra i giovani. Adesso la sfida parte dalle scuole est apparu en premier sur Fondapol.