The Global Observatory

The government's criminalization of recent mass protests has only added to its woes.

Democracy and good governance is no longer a foreign prescription in Africa; it's driven by Africans themselves.

In order for reform to be worked on in a consequential way, a connection between the government and the governed has to be re-established.

The author breaks down Western stereotypes on the Middle East.

The foreign minister said there are numerous examples of small countries making a big difference on the global scene

Though the threat of nuclear engagement between Russia and the US has decreased since the Cold War, the two powers’ stalled disarmament is causing more countries to seek weapons, thus increasing the risk of an incident.

The UN Security Council asked the mission to help fight drug trafficking, but the SRSG said he has difficulties accepting the West African nation is a narco-state.

The new government is facing a bad economy, a paralyzed energy sector, public health issues such as polio and measles, and the spread of extremism.

Conflict will always be present, but societies should deal with it through dialogue and politics rather than deadly violence.

International aid is helpful, but it's more helpful when local partners who have expertise and knowledge are allowed to take the lead.

The US has an unwise and counterproductive policy toward Iran that is ultimately dangerous, said David Cortright, expert on nuclear threats and sanctions, in this GO interview.

An integrated mission inevitably will be politicized and compromise humanitarian aid, said Mr. Charny.

For the post-2015 development agenda to succeed, it has to reflect the peacebuilding and statebuilding goals of the New Deal.

As the humanitarian system evolves, OCHA is not going to be the only coordinating body for international humanitarian affairs in the future.

Mr. Slim said it is legal and ethically acceptable for humanitarian agencies to pursue cross-border assistance in cases such as Syria.