The Global Observatory

Charles Armstrong, Columbia University expert on Korea, said the only way out is to go back to negotiations, particularly between the US and North Korea.

President Mohamed Morsi's government seeks only to hold power and Egyptians are dreading the possibility of a return to pre-revolutionary times.

Lack of violence was the result of hard work by both the Kenyans and the international community, though the election process could use improvement.

Mr. Maurer discusses the current humanitarian landscape including ICRC's choice to work with the Syrian government to provide aid.

Egyptian women want to participate in democracy, and enough has changed so there is no going back.

Tobias von Gienanth and Almut Wieland-Karimi used scenario methodology to come up with four possible scenarios for the future of peacekeeping.

Progress has been made despite challenges and confusion surrounding the mission's mandate among South Sudanese.

Violence against women is one of the biggest challenges the police faces in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Sabat discusses what is limiting women's participation in political transitions in the Middle East.

Sanctions against Iran leads to increases in violence against women, though activists are trying to change that.

El Salvador saw a dramatic drop in homicide rates last year following a historic truce, demonstrating the possibilities in new approaches to violence.

A former Yemeni ambassador and minister discusses the issues involved in Yemen's national dialogue.

No longer a small activity on the margins of crisis, humanitarian action has grown tenfold over the past 20 years, and, along with it, new challenges.

Historically the European Union had a negative impact on its neighbor to the south, though the relationship is becoming more equal.

As the humanitarian sphere shifts, organizations are facing new tensions around the role of humanitarian principles.