The document outlines 12 steps that can be taken to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and improve security in the Euro-Atlantic region. It recommends restoring the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination to support implementation of the Minsk agreements. It also calls for establishing a Normandy format military dialogue and improving freedom of movement and access for monitors. Further, it proposes addressing humanitarian issues like missing persons and demining, as well as advancing economic reconstruction, exploring free trade areas, and addressing sanctions and radiological hazards in the region.
Presentation by Nicolas Mueller at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Managemen...OECD Governance
Presentation by Nicolas Mueller,Swiss Federal Chancellery, at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Management - OECD. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/5th-workshop-strategic-crisis-management.htm
Corruption and economic crime news letter issue 9 dec 2014Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides an anti-corruption update from the UNODC Corruption and Economic Crime Branch. It discusses upcoming events related to the UN Convention against Corruption and recent anti-corruption efforts. Specifically, it notes that the first review cycle of the UNCAC peer review mechanism will be concluding and the second cycle focusing on prevention and asset recovery will be launching in 2015. It also summarizes several recent UNODC capacity building and training initiatives to help countries strengthen anti-corruption efforts.
Agenda for the 6th Strategic Crisis Management Workshop on 12-13 June 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland on Managing Critical Infrastructure Crises - Partnerships between governments and infrastructure operators.
5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Management - AgendaOECD Governance
Numerous crises in recent years have revealed the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of modern societies. Since 2012, the OECD / Swiss Federal Chancellery workshops on strategic crisis management have explored the capacities for
adaptivity and inter-agency co-operation that governments need to help prepare for novel and unanticipated crises. The workshop series is an opportunity to share good practice in “trans boundary cooperation” between governments, within governments and with the private sector, to forecast crises and to improve situation awareness. The outcomes of these workshops contribute to the implementation of the OECD
Recommendation on the Governance of Critical Risks and specifically its 4th principle on crisis management. This year’s workshop will examine how countries develop crisis communication and sense-making capacities. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/5th-workshop-strategic-crisis-management.htm
OECD Strategic Crisis Management Workshop, presentation by Dr. Tarik MEZIANIOECD Governance
This presentation by Dr. Tarik Meziani, Civil Protection Unit, Council of the European Union, was made at the 2014 OECD/Swiss Federal Chancellery Strategic Crisis Management Workshop (12-13 June, Geneva).
The document lays out recommendations for addressing Russian hybrid challenges facing NATO and EU countries. It first describes the nature of the hybrid threats, which include low-level use of force, cyberattacks, economic and political coercion/subversion, and information warfare. It then proposes five categories of functional recommendations and one structural recommendation. The functional recommendations provide actions that can be taken to enhance resilience against each specific threat. The structural recommendation proposes establishing a coordinating entity to maximize effectiveness of NATO, EU, national, and private sector responses. The recommendations emphasize intelligence sharing, operational coordination, reducing dependencies, and developing an information strategy to counter election interference.
The document discusses the possibility of common security criteria in the European Union. It acknowledges that national security is the responsibility of each member state, but identifies some areas where common criteria could be developed, including:
1) Ensuring the security and integrity of the EU as a whole.
2) Improving cooperation between member states on civil protection from natural and man-made disasters.
3) Taking a comprehensive approach to security issues that affect the EU and its neighborhood.
One specific example discussed is developing common criteria for classifying critical infrastructure that would be essential to maintain societal functions across multiple EU countries. However, the document also notes some limits to developing fully comprehensive common security policies.
The document discusses the possibility of common security criteria in the European Union. It acknowledges that national security is the responsibility of each member state, but argues the EU could pursue common policies and actions to safeguard its values, fundamental interests, security, independence and integrity. The document proposes common criteria for identifying critical infrastructure that is essential across multiple EU nations. Finally, it suggests building on converging national practices and instruments to enhance compatibility and integration of security capabilities and procedures across countries.
Presentation by Nicolas Mueller at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Managemen...OECD Governance
Presentation by Nicolas Mueller,Swiss Federal Chancellery, at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Management - OECD. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/5th-workshop-strategic-crisis-management.htm
Corruption and economic crime news letter issue 9 dec 2014Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides an anti-corruption update from the UNODC Corruption and Economic Crime Branch. It discusses upcoming events related to the UN Convention against Corruption and recent anti-corruption efforts. Specifically, it notes that the first review cycle of the UNCAC peer review mechanism will be concluding and the second cycle focusing on prevention and asset recovery will be launching in 2015. It also summarizes several recent UNODC capacity building and training initiatives to help countries strengthen anti-corruption efforts.
Agenda for the 6th Strategic Crisis Management Workshop on 12-13 June 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland on Managing Critical Infrastructure Crises - Partnerships between governments and infrastructure operators.
5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Management - AgendaOECD Governance
Numerous crises in recent years have revealed the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of modern societies. Since 2012, the OECD / Swiss Federal Chancellery workshops on strategic crisis management have explored the capacities for
adaptivity and inter-agency co-operation that governments need to help prepare for novel and unanticipated crises. The workshop series is an opportunity to share good practice in “trans boundary cooperation” between governments, within governments and with the private sector, to forecast crises and to improve situation awareness. The outcomes of these workshops contribute to the implementation of the OECD
Recommendation on the Governance of Critical Risks and specifically its 4th principle on crisis management. This year’s workshop will examine how countries develop crisis communication and sense-making capacities. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/5th-workshop-strategic-crisis-management.htm
OECD Strategic Crisis Management Workshop, presentation by Dr. Tarik MEZIANIOECD Governance
This presentation by Dr. Tarik Meziani, Civil Protection Unit, Council of the European Union, was made at the 2014 OECD/Swiss Federal Chancellery Strategic Crisis Management Workshop (12-13 June, Geneva).
The document lays out recommendations for addressing Russian hybrid challenges facing NATO and EU countries. It first describes the nature of the hybrid threats, which include low-level use of force, cyberattacks, economic and political coercion/subversion, and information warfare. It then proposes five categories of functional recommendations and one structural recommendation. The functional recommendations provide actions that can be taken to enhance resilience against each specific threat. The structural recommendation proposes establishing a coordinating entity to maximize effectiveness of NATO, EU, national, and private sector responses. The recommendations emphasize intelligence sharing, operational coordination, reducing dependencies, and developing an information strategy to counter election interference.
The document discusses the possibility of common security criteria in the European Union. It acknowledges that national security is the responsibility of each member state, but identifies some areas where common criteria could be developed, including:
1) Ensuring the security and integrity of the EU as a whole.
2) Improving cooperation between member states on civil protection from natural and man-made disasters.
3) Taking a comprehensive approach to security issues that affect the EU and its neighborhood.
One specific example discussed is developing common criteria for classifying critical infrastructure that would be essential to maintain societal functions across multiple EU countries. However, the document also notes some limits to developing fully comprehensive common security policies.
The document discusses the possibility of common security criteria in the European Union. It acknowledges that national security is the responsibility of each member state, but argues the EU could pursue common policies and actions to safeguard its values, fundamental interests, security, independence and integrity. The document proposes common criteria for identifying critical infrastructure that is essential across multiple EU nations. Finally, it suggests building on converging national practices and instruments to enhance compatibility and integration of security capabilities and procedures across countries.
The Politics and Institutions of EU Crisis Managementcomcentre
The document discusses the EU's institutional structures and processes for crisis management after the Lisbon Treaty reforms. It outlines the roles of the High Representative, European External Action Service, and Council in coordinating the EU's diplomatic and security responses to crises. The typical crisis management procedures involve information gathering, political discussions, evaluation of response options, and adoption of frameworks and decisions to authorize civilian or military missions. Case studies of the EU's responses to crises in Georgia and Somalia are provided as examples.
OECD Strategic Crisis Management Workshop, presentation by Dr. Miriam HARITZOECD Governance
This presentation by Dr. Miriam Haritz, Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, Germany, was made at the 2014 OECD/Swiss Federal Chancellery Strategic Crisis Management Workshop (12-13 June, Geneva).
The document outlines recommendations for strengthening security cooperation between the EU and Eastern Partnership countries. It recommends: 1) Involving Eastern Partnership countries in discussions on the new EU Security Strategy to address shared security threats; 2) Launching programs to build confidence and support post-conflict reconciliation; 3) Establishing crisis management and intelligence sharing mechanisms. It provides more detailed recommendations in the fields of defense, economics, energy, resolving frozen conflicts, and countering propaganda. The overall aim is to modernize the European Neighborhood Policy's security aspects in response to regional threats like the conflict in Ukraine.
The Islamic State and International Terrorism - A SymposiumJonathan Meyer
This document summarizes a panel discussion organized by the American Bar Association on responses to the Islamic State and international terrorism. The panel was comprised of experts from NATO, USAID, and former US government employees. They discussed legal structures needed to coordinate responses to the spread of violence from ISIS and related groups like Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram. Issues addressed included whether UN Security Council authorization is required for enforcement actions and what architecture is necessary for allied and regional organizations to coordinate responses consistent with Security Council authorizations. The panel also considered contextualized responses based on differing country conditions, such as economic sanctions or quarantines.
The document summarizes the key outcomes and recommendations from the 2016 Security Jam, a four-day global online brainstorming event on security challenges attended by almost 2,500 experts from 131 countries. The top 10 recommendations that emerged were: 1) Create a global early-warning mechanism; 2) Improve big data analysis for early action; 3) Develop an integrated concept of security and defense; 4) Build trust in the Middle East through cooperation on non-security issues; 5) Strengthen women's role in conflict prevention and resolution; 6) Strengthen internal security cooperation in Europe; 7) Mainstream climate change into the security debate; 8) Incorporate the fight against organized crime and corruption into broader security policy; 9
OECD Workshop: Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement ...OECD Governance
Presentation by Maaike van Tuyll, Ministry of Security and Justice, the Netherlands.
The workshop on “Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement of risk governance and management”, jointly organised with the governments of the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, was held in Oslo, Norway on 17-18 September 2014. More information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/risk/high-level-risk-forum-oslo-workshop-2014.htm
International Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage: UNIDROIT 1995 Conve...UNESCO Venice Office
FIGHTING AGAINST THE ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
Cross-border training workshop for authorities from the Republic of Moldova and Romania
Rome, Italy, 12-16 November 2018
Monday, 12 November
OECD Workshop: Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement ...OECD Governance
Presentation by Per Brekke, Deputy Director General, DSB, Norway.
The workshop on “Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement of risk governance and management”, jointly organised with the governments of the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, was held in Oslo, Norway on 17-18 September 2014. More information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/risk/high-level-risk-forum-oslo-workshop-2014.htm
Civil Protection Forum 2015: Draft programMario Robusti
The European Civil Protection Forum is organised by the European Commission, Directorate General Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (DG ECHO) every two years.
This document contains Dr. Paul Weis's analysis of the travaux préparatoires (preparatory works) of the 1951 Refugee Convention. It includes:
1) An introduction providing background on the 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol, which expanded the Convention's scope.
2) A commentary and analysis of Articles 2 through 37 of the 1951 Convention based on records of negotiations during drafting.
3) The commentary aims to provide guidance on interpreting specific Convention provisions and illustrate historical issues addressed in developing international refugee standards.
CIMIC CompetenceCentre (CCC)
Exercise Summary
CIMIC CompetenceCentre(CCC)
From 17 until 24 October 2014 the CIMIC Competence Centre will conduct the Exercise “Joint Cooperation 2014” in Nienburg and the federal state of Lower Saxony.
The aim of the exercise is to train the CIMIC core functions on operational and tactical level, in a multinational environment together with international partners.
Mixed Field Worker Teams and a multinational J9 Branch in cooperation with the civil community shows the CIMIC capabilities of the Exercise participants.
Natural disaster scenario
Public consultation on trafficking in persons national plan of actionActionGood
The Inter-agency Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is seeking feedback on the proposed National Plan of Action which will guide Singapore’s response to TIP from 2012-2015.
The document discusses the need to renew crisis management dialogue between NATO, Russia, and other Euro-Atlantic states. It argues that the lack of such dialogue to prevent and resolve incidents that could escalate has undermined strategic stability in the region. Rebuilding trust through crisis management is essential to addressing security challenges, as was done during the Cold War. The document calls for leaders to restart bilateral and multilateral crisis management discussions focused on day-to-day military issues to reduce risks of crisis escalation.
«Nobody Wants Us»: The Alienated Civilians of Eastern UkraineDonbassFullAccess
This document summarizes a report by the International Crisis Group on the situation facing civilians in eastern Ukraine. It finds that after four years of conflict, civilians on both sides of the front lines face deteriorating living conditions and a growing sense of abandonment by both Kyiv and Moscow. While a political settlement is needed, the parties have made little progress. In the meantime, Kyiv should improve its policies toward conflict-affected civilians to distinguish them from rebel leaders and lay the groundwork for peace. This includes honoring pension obligations, protecting civilians, acknowledging grievances, and restoring freedom of movement and access to services. International partners should encourage more inclusive policies to support implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Joint Comments of FPRI and EESRI Foundation to the Questionnaire on Perceptions of the OSCE and Proposals for the Future Work of the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions. Presented by Mr. Oleksandr Tytarchuk, Member of the EESRI Foundation Board, during the Second OSCE Network’s Meeting held in Hamburg on February 24, 2016.
the manual takes a developmental approach to peace education, offering methods and materials suitable to all grade levels, that we also advocate for disarmament education.
The Global Campaign for Peace Education
The document outlines the Reflection Group's vision for strengthening NATO's political role by 2030. It identifies key trends that will shape NATO's security environment, including the return of strategic competition and rise of new threats. Main recommendations are to reinforce Allied unity, increase political consultation within NATO, and strengthen NATO's political role to address emerging challenges from all strategic directions, such as Russia, China, disruptive technologies, and more. The recommendations aim to ensure NATO remains adapted to changing times.
План відбудови України \ Marshall Plan for UkraineNGOANTS
The document outlines Ukraine's proposed recovery plan following Russia's invasion and ongoing war. Key points of the plan include:
- Rapidly restoring and modernizing Ukraine's damaged infrastructure, industry and economy through sectors like defense, technology and renewable energy.
- Enhancing investment through deregulation and ensuring rule of law/governance to rebuild confidence.
- Establishing an international management board representing Ukraine, partner countries, and organizations to oversee funding allocation and project compliance over 5 years.
- Conducting thorough assessments of war damage and economic/regional needs to inform detailed annual recovery programs and financing of vetted projects through independent auditing.
The Politics and Institutions of EU Crisis Managementcomcentre
The document discusses the EU's institutional structures and processes for crisis management after the Lisbon Treaty reforms. It outlines the roles of the High Representative, European External Action Service, and Council in coordinating the EU's diplomatic and security responses to crises. The typical crisis management procedures involve information gathering, political discussions, evaluation of response options, and adoption of frameworks and decisions to authorize civilian or military missions. Case studies of the EU's responses to crises in Georgia and Somalia are provided as examples.
OECD Strategic Crisis Management Workshop, presentation by Dr. Miriam HARITZOECD Governance
This presentation by Dr. Miriam Haritz, Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, Germany, was made at the 2014 OECD/Swiss Federal Chancellery Strategic Crisis Management Workshop (12-13 June, Geneva).
The document outlines recommendations for strengthening security cooperation between the EU and Eastern Partnership countries. It recommends: 1) Involving Eastern Partnership countries in discussions on the new EU Security Strategy to address shared security threats; 2) Launching programs to build confidence and support post-conflict reconciliation; 3) Establishing crisis management and intelligence sharing mechanisms. It provides more detailed recommendations in the fields of defense, economics, energy, resolving frozen conflicts, and countering propaganda. The overall aim is to modernize the European Neighborhood Policy's security aspects in response to regional threats like the conflict in Ukraine.
The Islamic State and International Terrorism - A SymposiumJonathan Meyer
This document summarizes a panel discussion organized by the American Bar Association on responses to the Islamic State and international terrorism. The panel was comprised of experts from NATO, USAID, and former US government employees. They discussed legal structures needed to coordinate responses to the spread of violence from ISIS and related groups like Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram. Issues addressed included whether UN Security Council authorization is required for enforcement actions and what architecture is necessary for allied and regional organizations to coordinate responses consistent with Security Council authorizations. The panel also considered contextualized responses based on differing country conditions, such as economic sanctions or quarantines.
The document summarizes the key outcomes and recommendations from the 2016 Security Jam, a four-day global online brainstorming event on security challenges attended by almost 2,500 experts from 131 countries. The top 10 recommendations that emerged were: 1) Create a global early-warning mechanism; 2) Improve big data analysis for early action; 3) Develop an integrated concept of security and defense; 4) Build trust in the Middle East through cooperation on non-security issues; 5) Strengthen women's role in conflict prevention and resolution; 6) Strengthen internal security cooperation in Europe; 7) Mainstream climate change into the security debate; 8) Incorporate the fight against organized crime and corruption into broader security policy; 9
OECD Workshop: Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement ...OECD Governance
Presentation by Maaike van Tuyll, Ministry of Security and Justice, the Netherlands.
The workshop on “Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement of risk governance and management”, jointly organised with the governments of the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, was held in Oslo, Norway on 17-18 September 2014. More information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/risk/high-level-risk-forum-oslo-workshop-2014.htm
International Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage: UNIDROIT 1995 Conve...UNESCO Venice Office
FIGHTING AGAINST THE ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
Cross-border training workshop for authorities from the Republic of Moldova and Romania
Rome, Italy, 12-16 November 2018
Monday, 12 November
OECD Workshop: Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement ...OECD Governance
Presentation by Per Brekke, Deputy Director General, DSB, Norway.
The workshop on “Learning from crises and fostering the continuous improvement of risk governance and management”, jointly organised with the governments of the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, was held in Oslo, Norway on 17-18 September 2014. More information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/risk/high-level-risk-forum-oslo-workshop-2014.htm
Civil Protection Forum 2015: Draft programMario Robusti
The European Civil Protection Forum is organised by the European Commission, Directorate General Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (DG ECHO) every two years.
This document contains Dr. Paul Weis's analysis of the travaux préparatoires (preparatory works) of the 1951 Refugee Convention. It includes:
1) An introduction providing background on the 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol, which expanded the Convention's scope.
2) A commentary and analysis of Articles 2 through 37 of the 1951 Convention based on records of negotiations during drafting.
3) The commentary aims to provide guidance on interpreting specific Convention provisions and illustrate historical issues addressed in developing international refugee standards.
CIMIC CompetenceCentre (CCC)
Exercise Summary
CIMIC CompetenceCentre(CCC)
From 17 until 24 October 2014 the CIMIC Competence Centre will conduct the Exercise “Joint Cooperation 2014” in Nienburg and the federal state of Lower Saxony.
The aim of the exercise is to train the CIMIC core functions on operational and tactical level, in a multinational environment together with international partners.
Mixed Field Worker Teams and a multinational J9 Branch in cooperation with the civil community shows the CIMIC capabilities of the Exercise participants.
Natural disaster scenario
Public consultation on trafficking in persons national plan of actionActionGood
The Inter-agency Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is seeking feedback on the proposed National Plan of Action which will guide Singapore’s response to TIP from 2012-2015.
The document discusses the need to renew crisis management dialogue between NATO, Russia, and other Euro-Atlantic states. It argues that the lack of such dialogue to prevent and resolve incidents that could escalate has undermined strategic stability in the region. Rebuilding trust through crisis management is essential to addressing security challenges, as was done during the Cold War. The document calls for leaders to restart bilateral and multilateral crisis management discussions focused on day-to-day military issues to reduce risks of crisis escalation.
«Nobody Wants Us»: The Alienated Civilians of Eastern UkraineDonbassFullAccess
This document summarizes a report by the International Crisis Group on the situation facing civilians in eastern Ukraine. It finds that after four years of conflict, civilians on both sides of the front lines face deteriorating living conditions and a growing sense of abandonment by both Kyiv and Moscow. While a political settlement is needed, the parties have made little progress. In the meantime, Kyiv should improve its policies toward conflict-affected civilians to distinguish them from rebel leaders and lay the groundwork for peace. This includes honoring pension obligations, protecting civilians, acknowledging grievances, and restoring freedom of movement and access to services. International partners should encourage more inclusive policies to support implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Joint Comments of FPRI and EESRI Foundation to the Questionnaire on Perceptions of the OSCE and Proposals for the Future Work of the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions. Presented by Mr. Oleksandr Tytarchuk, Member of the EESRI Foundation Board, during the Second OSCE Network’s Meeting held in Hamburg on February 24, 2016.
the manual takes a developmental approach to peace education, offering methods and materials suitable to all grade levels, that we also advocate for disarmament education.
The Global Campaign for Peace Education
The document outlines the Reflection Group's vision for strengthening NATO's political role by 2030. It identifies key trends that will shape NATO's security environment, including the return of strategic competition and rise of new threats. Main recommendations are to reinforce Allied unity, increase political consultation within NATO, and strengthen NATO's political role to address emerging challenges from all strategic directions, such as Russia, China, disruptive technologies, and more. The recommendations aim to ensure NATO remains adapted to changing times.
План відбудови України \ Marshall Plan for UkraineNGOANTS
The document outlines Ukraine's proposed recovery plan following Russia's invasion and ongoing war. Key points of the plan include:
- Rapidly restoring and modernizing Ukraine's damaged infrastructure, industry and economy through sectors like defense, technology and renewable energy.
- Enhancing investment through deregulation and ensuring rule of law/governance to rebuild confidence.
- Establishing an international management board representing Ukraine, partner countries, and organizations to oversee funding allocation and project compliance over 5 years.
- Conducting thorough assessments of war damage and economic/regional needs to inform detailed annual recovery programs and financing of vetted projects through independent auditing.
Nato ukraine relations- the background - sept 1Andrew Gelston
NATO and Ukraine have had a partnership dating back to Ukraine's independence in 1992. They established a Partnership for Peace in 1994 to strengthen cooperation. In 1997, NATO and Ukraine signed a charter establishing a distinctive partnership to promote stability and democratic values. Most recently in 2014, NATO supported Ukraine's sovereignty in response to Russia's illegal military action against Ukraine.
The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 26, 2019 to discuss key international issues and cooperation within BRICS. They agreed to deepen cooperation in the areas of economy, peace and security, and people-to-people exchanges. The Ministers supported multilateralism and UN-centered international cooperation. They also discussed cooperation on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, sustainable development, and cultural exchanges to promote friendship among BRICS peoples.
"The global compact should be seen as an opportunity to reframe the discourse on migration, to move away from misleading or distorted perceptions and towards an accurate picture of the importance of migration and the positive role it can play in the contemporary world."
Presentasi ini merupakan materi dari perkuliahan umum mengenai peran PBB dan UNODC di dunia dan Indonesia.
Presentasi dibawakan oleh Bapak Paku Utama, Konsultan UNODC di Auditorium Budi Luhur
Digest by Ukrainian Helsinki Human rights Union, April 2019DonbassFullAccess
The document summarizes the activities of the USAID Human Rights in Action Program implemented by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union in April 2019. It discusses the program's work on human rights monitoring, advocacy, strategic litigation, free legal aid provision, and human rights education. Key events covered include Russia simplifying citizenship for eastern Ukrainians, and the PACE keeping sanctions on Russia in place.
This document summarizes a report on delivering human security through multi-level governance. It discusses conceptualizing human security, assessing human security at the local level, the role of regional governance in promoting human security using the EU as a case study, and other regional experiences. The key conclusions are that human security encompasses freedom from fear and want, shifts the focus from states to individuals, and is context-specific. It requires actors at all levels of governance from local to global. Regional organizations like the EU and AU play an important role in aspects of human security within their regions. Local assessment of human security indicators can empower communities and improve governance.
Statement delivered by Mr. Oleksandr Tytarchuk on behalf of the Board of Coordinators of the East European Security Research Initiative (EESRI) at the Advanced Research Workshop “Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Conflict Management: NATO, OSCE, EU and Civil Society.” Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 10 June 2015.
This document summarizes a consultation held in Abuja, Nigeria to discuss the report of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty (ICISS) titled "The Responsibility to Protect". The consultation was organized by the Centre for Democracy & Development and brought together civil society organizations from West Africa. Key discussions focused on examining the conceptual basis of the responsibility to protect, its relevance in the regional context of West Africa, and how its principles could be operationalized in the region. Regional perspectives on applying the report's flexible view of sovereignty were presented.
Summer School “The EU area of freedom, security and justice”, July 1-3, 2017
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece
The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the Jean Monnet Chair of the Democritus University of Thrace organize a summer school entitled “The EU area of freedom, security and justice”, that will take place in July 1-3, at the Conference Room of the University of Macedonia.
Analytical note on the results of the first wave of the nationwide survey «Le...DonbassFullAccess
Analytical note on the results of the first wave of the nationwide survey «Leadership of Ukraine in the Minsk process» attitude of the citizens towards the first steps of reintegration
Presentation of Kalmius Group report «LEADERSHIP OF UKRAINE IN THE MINSK PROCESS: attitude of the citizens towards the first steps of reintegration of separate districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions»
Preventing Conflict and Promoting Peace and Security Within NEPAD and the Afr...Kayode Fayemi
This document discusses the peace and security cluster of NEPAD and the African Union. It notes that while NEPAD recognizes the importance of peace and security to development, it could take a more holistic, human security approach. It summarizes the key areas of focus in the peace and security cluster and comments that emphasizing democracy, governance, and human rights is commendable. However, translating these ideals into specific policies and ensuring effective implementation remains a challenge.
09.12 paris normandie summit - common agreed conclusionsLesha Drozdov
The leaders of France, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine met in Paris to discuss the conflict in Ukraine and steps toward peace. They reaffirmed their commitment to the Minsk agreements as the basis for resolving the conflict. Key points discussed were fully implementing the ceasefire by the end of 2019, agreeing on additional disengagement areas by March 2020, and facilitating prisoner exchanges. The leaders tasked their foreign ministers to ensure follow through on the agreements and agreed to meet again in four months.
Pemerintah Indonesia berencana meningkatkan anggaran belanja untuk sektor pendidikan dan kesehatan pada tahun depan. Anggaran pendidikan akan naik 10% menjadi Rp500 triliun, sedangkan kesehatan naik 15% menjadi Rp120 triliun. Kenaikan anggaran ini dimaksudkan untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan akses layanan dasar bagi masyarakat.
This document discusses lessons that can be learned from past influenza pandemics and applied to understanding the future course of the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines three possible scenarios for the future trajectory of COVID-19 based on patterns seen in influenza. Scenario 1 involves repetitive smaller waves over 1-2 years as immunity gradually increases. Scenario 2 consists of a large second peak in cases around 6 months after the first. Scenario 3 follows a seasonal pattern with peaks in winter. The pandemic may last 18-24 months until 60-70% of the population is immune through natural infection or vaccination.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Your Go-To Press Release Newswire for Maximum Visibility and Impact.pdfPressReleasePower4
This downloadable guide explains why press releases are still important for businesses today and the challenges you might face with traditional distribution methods. Learn how [Your Website Name] offers a comprehensive solution for crafting compelling press releases, targeting the right media outlets, and maximizing visibility.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
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Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
The Biggest Threat to Western Civilization _ Andy Blumenthal _ The Blogs.pdfAndy (Avraham) Blumenthal
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Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
1. STATEMENT BY THE EURO-ATLANTIC SECURITY LEADERSHIP GROUP (EASLG)
February 2020
Twelve Steps Toward Greater Security in
Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic Region
T
he conflict in and around Ukraine is a tragedy for all affected by the violence. It is a flashpoint for
catastrophic miscalculation and is a continuing threat to security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic
region. A political resolution is fundamental to ending the armed conflict in the Donbas region,
to improving prospects for constructive Ukraine-Russia dialogue more broadly including on Crimea, and
to improving Euro-Atlantic security. Action to help those in harm’s way and to establish a foundation
that resolves the conflict must be taken now to address urgent security, humanitarian, economic, and
political concerns. Such action also will help reduce tensions between Russia and the West and help build
a sustainable architecture of mutual security in the Euro-Atlantic region, including enhanced cooperation
on nuclear threat reduction.
Recent developments have opened the way for progress. Those
changes include in 2019 the following: (1) the mutual release
of prisoners and an agreement to define additional areas
for disengagement of forces; (2) the October agreement on
a process for elections in Donetsk and Luhansk and special
status for these regions once the elections are certified as free
and fair by the Organization for Security and Cooperation
in Europe (OSCE); and (3) the December Paris Summit in
the Normandy format between France, Germany, Russia and
Ukraine. In Paris, the leaders underscored their common
commitment to a sustainable architecture of trust and security
in Europe, for which resolving the conflict in Ukraine—
including creating political and security conditions to
organize local elections—is one of several important steps.
In 2020, a further meeting in the Normandy format, ongoing
work of the Trilateral Contact Group, and other diplomatic
exchanges provide opportunities to move forward on ending a
war that, over the past six years, has killed more than 13,000,
wounded more than 25,000 and forced 2.5 million people
from their homes. This opening must not be missed. The
following 12 practical, concrete steps can be taken now
to address urgent security, humanitarian, economic, and
political concerns.
SECURITY STEPS
In March 2014, following a request by Ukraine’s government
and a consensus decision by all 57 OSCE participating
states, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) was
deployed within Ukraine to foster peace, security, and
stability. In September 2014, the SMM began to support the
implementation of the Minsk agreements. In the same month,
the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination (JCCC) was
established by Ukraine and Russia to focus on a ceasefire and
stabilization of the contact line, as well as implementation
of the Minsk agreements. On December 18, 2017, Russia
announced that Russian representatives of the JCCC would
leave Ukraine the next day.
Des Browne, Wolfgang Ischinger, Igor Ivanov, Ernest J. Moniz, Sam Nunn, and their respective organizations—the European Leadership
Network (ELN), the Munich Security Conference (MSC), the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), and the Nuclear Threat
Initiative (NTI)—work with former and current officials and experts from a group of Euro-Atlantic states and the European Union to
test ideas and develop proposals for improving security in areas of existential common interest. The EASLG operates as an independent
and informal initiative, with participants who reflect the diversity of the Euro-Atlantic region from the United States, Canada, Russia,
and 15 European countries.
2. STEP 1: Restore the JCCC.
Restoring the JCCC would provide (1) an added capability
for implementation of the Minsk agreements; (2) assistance in
ensuring a prompt response to violations of the agreements,
including response to impediments to the SMM’s monitoring
and verification; and (3) support for the restoration of critical
infrastructure and demining.
STEP 2: Establish a Normandy-format, military-to-
military crisis management dialogue.
Leaders of the Normandy-format countries (France,
Germany, Russia, and Ukraine—the “N4”) should direct
the establishment of an “N4” military-to-military crisis
management dialogue that could serve, inter-alia, as a
mechanism for regular exchanges with respect to Minsk
implementation, including as a follow-up and remedy
mechanism for Minsk violations, as reported by the SMM.
In addition, a new N4 dialogue could support the JCCC and
could proceed separately or in parallel with efforts to renew
crisis management dialogue at the expert level—both bilateral
and multilateral—within the NATO-Russia Council or as a
separate working group.1
STEP 3: Improve unrestricted access and
freedom of movement.
Although the security situation in eastern Ukraine has
improved, there remains a need to improve the freedom of
movement for all civilians, including the SMM. This effort
includes more and safer entry-exit checkpoints to build trust
and to enable effective monitoring. All parties should work
toward this goal to build on security improvements and to
support an irreversible cease-fire, which is consistent with
the Minsk agreements and the conclusions of the Paris N4
Summit supporting the SMM’s ability to have unrestricted,
safe, and secure access throughout Ukraine for the full
implementation of its mandate. Denial of access and the
undermining of night time patrols should end.
HUMANITARIAN STEPS
Since 2014, hundreds of people have gone missing as a result
of refugee flight, fighting, reprisals, and abductions. Locating
missing persons is crucial to creating a long-term settlement
of the conflict, reinstating the rule of law, and securing
the rights of surviving families. Landmines and explosive
remnants of war continue to threaten civilians, restrict
freedom of movement, and deter access to infrastructure
and jobs. Support for governmental bodies and international
organizations working to map and mark dangerous areas and
to remove mines in the buffer zone and the line of conflict—
1
For more information on renewing and deepening crisis management dialogue, see the EASLG statement released at the 2019 Munich Security Conference, available at:
https://media.nti.org/documents/EASLG_Statement_Crisis_Management_FINAL.pdf
particularly around “disengagement areas” and crossing
points—is vital to reducing casualties. That support can also
encourage military-to-military dialogue within the JCCC,
can energize confidence building, and can enable economic
revitalization.
STEP 4: Address the problem of missing persons.
Resolving missing persons cases will require all relevant
stakeholders, including human rights organizations and
family groups, to cooperate in locating and identifying the
missing due to all circumstances across the country. The
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and
the International Commission on Missing Persons could
facilitate the process while working with relevant authorities,
civil society groups, and stakeholders. The process would be
consistent with the Paris N4 Summit and would support the
full and unconditional access of international organizations,
including the ICRC, to all detained persons.
STEP 5: Plan for and implement humanitarian
demining initiatives.
It is essential that all children and adults in eastern Ukraine
immediately be taught to understand the risks posed by
landmines and explosive remnants of war and to avoid or
minimize such risks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities
and the international community could establish a special
“Donbas demining” program. A comprehensive survey
of the nature and extent of the problem would add to the
effectiveness of those efforts. Such humanitarian demining
initiatives are consistent with, and would logically build on,
the agreed conclusions of the Paris N4 Summit that support
the development and implementation of an updated mine
clearance plan for Ukraine. The work of governmental and
non-governmental organizations engaged in demining would
be aided by permission to use high explosives in this effort.
ECONOMIC STEPS
The armed conflict has led to an economic collapse on both
sides of the line of contact. Poverty and underdevelopment
are entrenched in eastern Ukraine, taking a heavy toll on
pensioners in particular.
STEP 6: Advance reconstruction in the Donbas.
Building on the October 2019 Investment Forum in Mariupol,
the Delphi Economic Forum meeting in March 2020 should
advance the concept of establishing—with the support of
the European Union (EU)—an appropriate international
framework for the reconstruction of Donbas, as well as
an associated international donor’s conference that could
include Russia. Such a framework and initiative could
3. leverage crucial assistance in rebuilding critical infrastructure,
health, and education. An essential first step is to conduct a
credible needs assessment for the Donbas region to inform
a strategy for its social-economic recovery.
STEP 7: Explore free trade areas.
Free trade areas have been used to revitalize war-torn regions.
Relevant stake-holders should explore on the expert level
measures to establish a Ukraine free trade area with both
the EU (implementing the Deep and Comprehensive Free
Trade Agreement between the EU and Ukraine) and Russia,
as well as focused measures in support of exports.
STEP 8: Support for a roadmap on sanctions.
A process must be identified for better defining how specific
actions in implementation of the Minsk agreements could
lead to corresponding changes in sanctions. Track II work in
this area could be an appropriate place to start.
STEP 9: Address radiological hazards.
Approximately 1,200 radioactive sources—used for medical,
industrial, or scientific purposes—are in locations in and
around the Donetsk region; some have reached the end of
their useful lives, thus posing unique health, safety, and
ecological risks. Ecological challenges, such as this one, have
been addressed in the Economic Working Group of the
Trilateral Contact Group. Removing radiological hazards in
the Donbas region would provide important economic (and
humanitarian, security, and ecological) benefits and would be
a valuable step in confidence-building.
Working with the OSCE, Trilateral Contact Group, and
Normandy-format countries, relevant stakeholders should
agree on measures to secure and safely transport high-
activity disused radioactive sources (cesium, strontium,
etc.) out of the Donbas region. Furthermore, measures
should be agreed to monitor the safety and security of high-
activity radioactive sources currently used for medical or
industrial purposes in the Donbas region.
POLITICAL STEPS
The states of the Euro-Atlantic region have yet to define, agree,
or implement an approach to security that can ensure peace,
independence, and freedom from fear of violence for all. In
the context of its five “guiding principles” about relations with
Russia, the EU committed to “selective engagement” in 2016,
yet a positive agenda for this engagement also remains elusive.
Within Ukraine and between Ukrainians and their neighbors,
social shifts are affecting the politics of historical memory
and national identity and are raising difficult issues for
governments regarding citizenship and language rights—with
real effects on politics, economics, and security.
STEP 10: Direct a new dialogue among Euro-Atlantic
states about building mutual security.
This new dialogue must be mandated by political leaders
and must address core security issues through a dynamic
process that directly deals with key divides. Such a dialogue
could help deepen cooperation and mutual understanding
and could prevent future conflicts. The EASLG can provide a
foundation for this work, which should involve the planning
and strategy departments of foreign affairs ministries from
across the region.
STEP 11: Support and define areas of selective
engagement between the EU and Russia.
The EU and Russia should prioritize selective engagement
in 2020, including through support of the implementation
of the Minsk agreements. They should also take steps in
areas where there is a strong common interest (e.g., science
and research, cross border and regional cooperation, and
cooperation on climate change and the environment).
Thus they could recognize that progress can be mutually
reinforcing. Existing human and economic ties should be
further developed.
STEP 12: Launch a new national dialogue
about identity.
A new, inclusive national dialogue across Ukraine is
desirable and could be launched as soon as possible. This
dialogue should include opinion-makers, top scholars, and
internationally recognized experts. Efforts should be made to
engage with perspectives from Ukraine’s neighbors, especially
Poland, Hungary, and Russia. This dialogue should address
themes of history and national memory, language, identity,
and minority experiences. It should include tolerance and
respect for ethnic and religious minorities—in both domestic
and international contexts—in order to increase engagement,
inclusiveness, and social cohesion.
A political resolution is fundamental to ending the armed conflict in the Donbas region, to improving prospects
for constructive Ukraine-Russia dialogue more broadly including on Crimea, and to improving Euro-Atlantic
security.
4. Signatories
Co-Conveners
Des Browne
Vice Chair, Nuclear Threat
Initiative; Chair of the Board
of Trustees and Directors of the
European Leadership Network;
and former Secretary of State for
Defence, United Kingdom
Ambassador (Botschafter)
Professor Wolfgang Ischinger
Chairman (Vorsitzender), Munich
Security Conference Foundation,
Germany
Igor Ivanov
Former Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Russia
Ernest J. Moniz
Co-Chair and CEO, Nuclear
Threat Initiative; and former U.S.
Secretary of Energy, United States
Sam Nunn
Co-Chair, Nuclear Threat
Initiative; and former U.S.
Senator, United States
Participants
Ambassador Brooke
Anderson
Former Chief of Staff, National
Security Council, United States
Steve Andreasen
National Security Consultant,
Nuclear Threat Initiative; and
former Director for Defense Policy
and Arms Control, National
Security Council, United States
Oksana Antonenko
Member of European Leadership
Network Contact Group on
Russia-West Relations, United
Kingdom
Robert Berls
Senior Advisor for Russia and
Eurasia, Nuclear Threat Initiative;
and former Special Assistant
for Russia/NIS Programs to the
Secretary of Energy, United States
Kathryne Bomberger
Director-General, International
Commission on Missing Persons,
United States
Philip Mark Breedlove
General (Ret), United States Air
Force; former Commander, U.S.
European Command, and 17th
Supreme Allied Commander
Europe at NATO, United States
William J. Burns
President, Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace, United
States
E. Buzhinskiy
Chairman of PIR Center Executive
Board; Vice-President of the
Russian International Affairs
Council; and Lt-General (Ret),
Russia
General (Ret) Vincenzo
Camporini
Vice President, Istituto Affari
Internazionali, Italy
Hikmet Cetin
Former Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Turkey
Oleksandr Chalyi
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Ambassador of Ukraine; and
President Grant Thornton
Ukraine, Ukraine
James F. Collins
Ambassador (Ret), Senior Fellow,
Russia and Eurasia Program,
Carnegie Endowment for
International Peace, United States
James Cowan
CEO, HALO Trust, United
Kingdom
Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola
Former Chief of Defence; former
Chairman of NATO’s Military
Committee; former Minister of
Defence, Italy
Ambassador Rolf Ekéus
Diplomat and Chairman Emeritus
of the Stockholm International
Peace Research Institute, Sweden
Vasyl Filipchuk
Ukrainian Diplomat; former
Political and EU Director of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Ukraine; and Senior Adviser at
the International Center for Policy
Studies in Kiev, Ukraine
Dr. Sabine Fischer
Senior Fellow, German Institute
for International and Security
Affairs/SWP, Berlin, Germany
Air Marshal Sir Chris Harper
KBE
United Kingdom
Alexander Hug
Former Principal Deputy Chief
Monitor of the OSCE Special
Monitoring Mission to Ukraine,
Switzerland
Ian Kearns
CEO, The Oracle Partnership,
United Kingdom
Bert Koenders
Former Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Netherlands
Andrey Kortunov
Director General of the Russian
International Affairs Council,
Russia
Mark Melamed
Senior Director, Global Nuclear
Policy Program, Nuclear Threat
Initiative, United States
Tom Meredith
Advisor, HALO Trust, United
Kingdom
Ferdinando Nelli Feroci
President, Istituto Affari
Internazionali, Italy
Professor Roland Paris
University Research Chair in
International Security and
Governance, University of Ottawa,
Canada
Paul Quilès
Former Defence Minister; and
Chairman of IDN (Initiatives for
Nuclear Disarmament), France
Bruno Racine
Chairman, Fondation pour la
recherche stratégique, France
Leon Ratz
Senior Program Officer, Materials
Risk Management, Nuclear Threat
Initiative, United States
Joan Rohlfing
President and Chief Operating
Officer, Nuclear Threat Initiative,
United States
Matthew Rojansky
Director of the Wilson Center’s
Kennan Institute, United States
Lynn Rusten
Vice President, Global Nuclear
Policy Program, Nuclear Threat
Initiative, United States
Sir John Scarlett
Former Chief of the British Secret
Intelligence Service & Vice-
Chairman Royal United Services
Institute, United Kingdom
Oleksiy Semeniy
National Security and Defense
Council, Ukraine
James Stavridis
Admiral (Ret), United States
Navy; former Supreme Allied
Commander Europe at NATO
(2009–2013); and Dean, The
Fletcher School of Law and
Diplomacy, Tufts University
(2013–2018), United States
Stefano Stefanini
Former Italian Permanent
Representative to NATO;
European Leadership Network
Executive Board; Atlantic Council
Nonresident Senior Fellow;
and Project Associates Brussels
Director, Italy
Adam Thomson
Director, European Leadership
Network, United Kingdom
Ivan Timofeev
Director of Programs at the
Russian International Affairs
Council, Russia
Nathalie Tocci
Director, Istituto Affari
Internazionali; and Special
Advisor, HR/VP, Italy
General (Ret) Dr. Erich Vad
Lecturer at the Universities of
Munich and Salzburg, Germany
Marcin Zaborowski
Former Executive Director, Polish
Institute of International Affairs
(2010–2015), Poland
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