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Things that United Nations cannot enforce: 1⃣ Peace 2⃣ The three minute time limit

The Italy section at Mini Europe in Brussels now includes migrants being rescued from a small boat.

Delighted to discuss my new book 'Illusions of Control' on New Books Network (@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social). We get into theories of proxy warfare, efforts to control militias, and other insights into US engagement in the Middle East and Afghanistan: newbooksnetwork.com/illusions-of-c…

Looking forward to being part of this panel discussing gender and human rights in Afghanistan. Coming next Monday!

Starting in 2 hours (10am ET)! Join me and the UN Library for a discussion of General Assembly engagement on peace and security. UN University Centre for Policy Research

'For all its undeniable military superiority, not to mention its support from the US, the UK, and Europe, Israel is unlikely to eradicate the organizations and regimes that belong to the axis in the way it hopes,' writes Renad Mansour via Foreign Affairs. foreignaffairs.com/israel/axis-re…

Join me tomorrow (Nov. 13) at noon ET for a discussion with Peter Bergen and New America on my book "Illusions of Control," reflecting on US proxy strategies and policy dilemmas in the Middle East, and Afghanistan: newamerica.org/future-securit…

Starting in an hour 👇👇 Please join me for a discussion of US proxies in the Middle East and Afghanistan, efforts to control them, and dilemmas in US security policy

Coming up on 20 years from the Battle of Fallujah during the #Iraq War: join me in this Quincy Institute event tomorrow to reflect on the legacy for #IHL and conflict today: quincyinst.org/events/20-year…

As we gear up for the 2025 PBAR, some thoughts on the Peacebuilding Commission's "advisory role" and how to get the most out of it (hint: not by focusing on the Security Council)

Honored that my book Illusions of Control - on US support for militias and rebel forces in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan -- was short-listed for the 2025 CRS Book Prize. Available here for those interested: cup.columbia.edu/book/illusions…

Excited to be back in Iraqi Kurdistan for 2 days of lively discussion on politics, security and other critical governance issues in Iraq and the region #suliforum25

For those interested in how peacebuilding is advancing the YPS agenda, join us in just under an hour for the launch of the 2025 PBF Thematic Review on Youth Peace and Security: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/db1a7ebb…

Just launched 2025 PBF Thematic Review on YPS today with some amazing youth peacebuilders & one of my stellar youth research team, imanekarimou. Read more, inc. youth-led cohort case studies on NAPs, intersectional approaches, climate & more 👇👇tinyurl.com/5ctmtwfz UN University Centre for Policy Research