International Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies

Functions of Small United Nations Member States

Hanne Christensen — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The situation of small member states of the United Nations shows that smallness is far from insignificant. Small UN member states are well prepared, competent, and essential partners for significant and large members for the work in the General Assembly, notably adopting resolutions recommending the action to take of the entire international community. They work closely with others, assisting one another and sharing insights and knowledge on UN matters. They form networks through which they can cover the entire range of activities of the United Nations. They are short-staffed, however, and getting through valuable information issued by the UN to do their job presents a challenge (Christensen, H. 2024).

Molotov’s Proposal of 1954 for USSR Entry into NATO: The missed opportunity for resolution of Cold War disputes

Georgios-Orion Marias — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The 1954 Molotov proposal as regards USSR’s entry into NATO comprised a missed opportunity to mitigate the Cold War. The philosophy of the Soviet Foreign Minister’s proposal was based on the fact that if the USSR was accepting a full US membership on the General European Agreement on Collective Security in Europe, then the entry of the USSR into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization could be more easily achieved. However, according to NATO declassified documents, Alliance’s member countries characterized Molotov’s proposal as unreal, underlining that an extension of the Atlantic Pact through the adherence of the Soviet Union to the North Atlantic Treaty was contrary to the very principles on which the defense system and the security of the Western nations depended. Moreover, they characterized the Soviet proposal as a product of propaganda pursuing to NATO’s paralysis and subsequently its dissolution.

Conflict Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Causes, Consequences, and the Way Forward

Aemro Tenaw Birhan — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

By analyzing the causes, repercussions, and potential solutions to the present conflicts in the region, this study seeks to give readers a comprehensive grasp of the dynamics of conflict in the Horn of Africa. The study employs a qualitative methodology and secondary sources to investigate the conflict dynamics in the Horn of Africa. It then examines the root causes of the violence, including Historical, political, ethnic, and economic or resource, environmental, and external factors through a systematic review technique. The dynamics of the conflicts in the Horn of Africa have led to major humanitarian crises, political instability, and regional tensions. Finally, the study paper emphasizes the role of economic growth, good governance, open communication, dialogue and reconciliation, and regional cooperation to restore lasting peace in the region.