Cedric de Coning
@cdeconing.bsky.social
Research Prof @NUPInytt @ACCORD_online @EffectivePOps @T4PAfrica #Complexity #AdaptivePeace #PeaceOperations #Peacebuilding #ClimatePeaceSecurity #AfricaNordic 🇳🇴🇿🇦
Check out my latest article: Is Europe preparing for the wrong war in Ukraine?
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May 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Check out my latest article: Is Europe preparing for the wrong war in Ukraine?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/europe... via @LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/pulse/europe... via @LinkedIn
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Hva må til for at en våpenhvile mellom Russland og Ukraina skal vare?
Det skriver NUPI-forsker @cdeconing.bsky.social om i @aftenposten.no i dag:
Det skriver NUPI-forsker @cdeconing.bsky.social om i @aftenposten.no i dag:
Hva må til for at en våpenhvile mellom Russland og Ukraina skal vare?
Det vil være en monumental oppgave.
www.aftenposten.no
March 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Hva må til for at en våpenhvile mellom Russland og Ukraina skal vare?
Det skriver NUPI-forsker @cdeconing.bsky.social om i @aftenposten.no i dag:
Det skriver NUPI-forsker @cdeconing.bsky.social om i @aftenposten.no i dag:
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NUPI-forskerne @kristinhaugevik.bsky.social og @halvardl.bsky.social har satt Supernytt og Aftenposten junior under lupen 🧐 Les mer på @forskning.bsky.social:
Slik får barn utenriksnyhetene: – Lettbente, varierte og positivt vinklede historier fra verden der ute
Verdensnyheter for norske barn og unge er ofte annerledes enn verdensnyheter for voksne.
www.forskning.no
March 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
NUPI-forskerne @kristinhaugevik.bsky.social og @halvardl.bsky.social har satt Supernytt og Aftenposten junior under lupen 🧐 Les mer på @forskning.bsky.social:
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This is a very clear and helpful piece by @cdeconing.bsky.social for understanding the techical elements of a ceasefire and pointing the key factors behind a successful ceasefire. theglobalobservatory.org/2025/03/what...
What Would It Take for a Ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to Hold? - IPI Global Observatory
We know a lot about how to implement a ceasefire, as well as the factors that influence the likelihood that a ceasefire will be successful. In the case of the Russian war on Ukraine, the US has propo...
theglobalobservatory.org
March 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This is a very clear and helpful piece by @cdeconing.bsky.social for understanding the techical elements of a ceasefire and pointing the key factors behind a successful ceasefire. theglobalobservatory.org/2025/03/what...
What would it take for a #ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to hold?
Who will monitor and verify the ceasefire line, buffer zone & exclusion zone?
🆕 blog in @ipinstgo.bsky.social
Også på norsk i @aftenposten.no and @nupinytt.bsky.social
theglobalobservatory.org/2025/03/what...
Who will monitor and verify the ceasefire line, buffer zone & exclusion zone?
🆕 blog in @ipinstgo.bsky.social
Også på norsk i @aftenposten.no and @nupinytt.bsky.social
theglobalobservatory.org/2025/03/what...
What Would It Take for a Ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to Hold? - IPI Global Observatory
We know a lot about how to implement a ceasefire, as well as the factors that influence the likelihood that a ceasefire will be successful. In the case of the Russian war on Ukraine, the US has propo...
theglobalobservatory.org
March 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
What would it take for a #ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to hold?
Who will monitor and verify the ceasefire line, buffer zone & exclusion zone?
🆕 blog in @ipinstgo.bsky.social
Også på norsk i @aftenposten.no and @nupinytt.bsky.social
theglobalobservatory.org/2025/03/what...
Who will monitor and verify the ceasefire line, buffer zone & exclusion zone?
🆕 blog in @ipinstgo.bsky.social
Også på norsk i @aftenposten.no and @nupinytt.bsky.social
theglobalobservatory.org/2025/03/what...
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Excellent news! New NUPI led project will investigate how local efforts in the West African #Sahel Belt can teach us how to manage the effects of #ClimateChange on peace and security: www.nupi.no/en/news/lear...
@cdeconing.bsky.social @thoroivers.bsky.social
@cdeconing.bsky.social @thoroivers.bsky.social
Learning from climate-related stabilisation strategies in Africa | NUPI
How can local efforts in the West African Sahel Belt teach us how to manage the effects of climate change on peace and security?
www.nupi.no
February 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Excellent news! New NUPI led project will investigate how local efforts in the West African #Sahel Belt can teach us how to manage the effects of #ClimateChange on peace and security: www.nupi.no/en/news/lear...
@cdeconing.bsky.social @thoroivers.bsky.social
@cdeconing.bsky.social @thoroivers.bsky.social
Both civil society and traditional leaders from the Lake Chad Basin are meeting today in Maiduguri to prepare for the #LakeChadGovernorsForum2025 that kick-off tomorrow. Impressive to see the efforts being made to make the process as inclusive & holistic as possible.
January 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Both civil society and traditional leaders from the Lake Chad Basin are meeting today in Maiduguri to prepare for the #LakeChadGovernorsForum2025 that kick-off tomorrow. Impressive to see the efforts being made to make the process as inclusive & holistic as possible.
Key takeaways from the peace vs security panel at the Basel Peace Forum organised by #Swisspeace
➡️ Peace is the goal. Security is one of the instruments to achieve peace
➡️ Security is necessary but is not sufficient to sustain peace
➡️ Both negative & positive peace are needed to sustain peace
➡️ Peace is the goal. Security is one of the instruments to achieve peace
➡️ Security is necessary but is not sufficient to sustain peace
➡️ Both negative & positive peace are needed to sustain peace
January 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Key takeaways from the peace vs security panel at the Basel Peace Forum organised by #Swisspeace
➡️ Peace is the goal. Security is one of the instruments to achieve peace
➡️ Security is necessary but is not sufficient to sustain peace
➡️ Both negative & positive peace are needed to sustain peace
➡️ Peace is the goal. Security is one of the instruments to achieve peace
➡️ Security is necessary but is not sufficient to sustain peace
➡️ Both negative & positive peace are needed to sustain peace
Yesterday the Norwegian, Nordic & Baltic Climate Peace and Security community gathered at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) for the Oslo Climate Peace and Security Forum.
At the Forum a new Norwegian Climate Peace and Security Research Policy and Practice Network was launched.
At the Forum a new Norwegian Climate Peace and Security Research Policy and Practice Network was launched.
January 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Yesterday the Norwegian, Nordic & Baltic Climate Peace and Security community gathered at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) for the Oslo Climate Peace and Security Forum.
At the Forum a new Norwegian Climate Peace and Security Research Policy and Practice Network was launched.
At the Forum a new Norwegian Climate Peace and Security Research Policy and Practice Network was launched.
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For a second year, #Norway will be a guest country of the #G20 on invitation from #SouthAfrica. This gives #Norway, a non-EU member, a unique opportunity to engage in #geopolitics. #Development issues have been at the heart of the G20 agenda.
www.development-today.com/archive/2025...
www.development-today.com/archive/2025...
Norway’s G20 path to global geopolitics | Development Today
For a second year, Norway will be a guest country of the G20 on invitation from South Africa, which has taken over the G20 Presidency from Brazil. This gives...
www.development-today.com
January 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
For a second year, #Norway will be a guest country of the #G20 on invitation from #SouthAfrica. This gives #Norway, a non-EU member, a unique opportunity to engage in #geopolitics. #Development issues have been at the heart of the G20 agenda.
www.development-today.com/archive/2025...
www.development-today.com/archive/2025...
🆕 Peacebuilding in Ukraine
Announcing a new paper with Tetiana Kalenychenko, Denys Brylov & Marko Lehti about sustaining social cohesion in Ukraine during the war and to secure the peace when the war ends.
Open access: brill.com/view/journal...
Announcing a new paper with Tetiana Kalenychenko, Denys Brylov & Marko Lehti about sustaining social cohesion in Ukraine during the war and to secure the peace when the war ends.
Open access: brill.com/view/journal...
December 22, 2024 at 5:53 AM
🆕 Peacebuilding in Ukraine
Announcing a new paper with Tetiana Kalenychenko, Denys Brylov & Marko Lehti about sustaining social cohesion in Ukraine during the war and to secure the peace when the war ends.
Open access: brill.com/view/journal...
Announcing a new paper with Tetiana Kalenychenko, Denys Brylov & Marko Lehti about sustaining social cohesion in Ukraine during the war and to secure the peace when the war ends.
Open access: brill.com/view/journal...
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📰 In which @cdeconing.bsky.social and I are quoted on issues at stake in discussions on implementation of Security Council resolution 2719 on financing AU peace support ops thru UN assessed contributions, including the ongoing push to apply it to #Somalia.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
African-led peacekeeping fills a UN-sized hole
As the UN shifts to more of a support role, regional powers have launched a series of leaner, cheaper stabilisation and intervention missions.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
December 4, 2024 at 5:43 PM
📰 In which @cdeconing.bsky.social and I are quoted on issues at stake in discussions on implementation of Security Council resolution 2719 on financing AU peace support ops thru UN assessed contributions, including the ongoing push to apply it to #Somalia.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
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🕊️ Looking forward to this discussion, which will be an opportunity to reflect on ideas including the DPO-commissioned study on future models of #peacekeeping and my own paper on a new vision for #peaceoperations. #CAF24Berlin
1️⃣ peacekeeping.un.org/en/study-on-...
2️⃣ cic.nyu.edu/resources/a-...
1️⃣ peacekeeping.un.org/en/study-on-...
2️⃣ cic.nyu.edu/resources/a-...
☑️Operationalising Adaptable & Effective
#PeaceOperations
🗣️1 of 3 areas we'll explore deeper at
#CAF24Berlin
3-4 Dec.
🔎Looking at the structural & operational barriers.
📰Read new interesting background paper here!
👉 bit.ly/3Z5RmU5
🖊️by Eugene Chen
@telegramwriter.bsky.social
#PeaceOperations
🗣️1 of 3 areas we'll explore deeper at
#CAF24Berlin
3-4 Dec.
🔎Looking at the structural & operational barriers.
📰Read new interesting background paper here!
👉 bit.ly/3Z5RmU5
🖊️by Eugene Chen
@telegramwriter.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 3:10 PM
🕊️ Looking forward to this discussion, which will be an opportunity to reflect on ideas including the DPO-commissioned study on future models of #peacekeeping and my own paper on a new vision for #peaceoperations. #CAF24Berlin
1️⃣ peacekeeping.un.org/en/study-on-...
2️⃣ cic.nyu.edu/resources/a-...
1️⃣ peacekeeping.un.org/en/study-on-...
2️⃣ cic.nyu.edu/resources/a-...
The African Union is facilitating the development of a Common African Position on #CllimateChange, Peace and Security. Read more about the challenges, priorities and principles identified thus far in the process in this piece by Alhaji Sarjoh Bah 👇🏼
www.accord.org.za/analysis/why...
www.accord.org.za/analysis/why...
Why Climate Change, Peace and Security is a priority for the African Union – ACCORD
The African Union’s Efforts to Address Climate Change, Peace, and Security
www.accord.org.za
December 4, 2024 at 7:20 AM
The African Union is facilitating the development of a Common African Position on #CllimateChange, Peace and Security. Read more about the challenges, priorities and principles identified thus far in the process in this piece by Alhaji Sarjoh Bah 👇🏼
www.accord.org.za/analysis/why...
www.accord.org.za/analysis/why...
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UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case - requesting opinion of ICJ on Member States obligations, in particular to SIDS, with 100+ statements filed
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p... #ClimateSecurity
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p... #ClimateSecurity
THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on Climate Change – Belize; Bolivia; Brazil. Burkina Faso; Cameroon and Philippines
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
webtv.un.org
December 2, 2024 at 8:23 PM
UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case - requesting opinion of ICJ on Member States obligations, in particular to SIDS, with 100+ statements filed
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p... #ClimateSecurity
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p... #ClimateSecurity
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Fabian Zuleeg presenting a summary of our report released at the Oslo Energy Forum.
We are suffering from a progress illusion, addressing an exponential challenge with linear policies so we're falling further behind despite moving forward
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@extinctionrebelsde.bsky.social
We are suffering from a progress illusion, addressing an exponential challenge with linear policies so we're falling further behind despite moving forward
@nupinytt.bsky.social
@extinctionrebelsde.bsky.social
February 14, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Fabian Zuleeg presenting a summary of our report released at the Oslo Energy Forum.
We are suffering from a progress illusion, addressing an exponential challenge with linear policies so we're falling further behind despite moving forward
@nupinytt.bsky.social
@extinctionrebelsde.bsky.social
We are suffering from a progress illusion, addressing an exponential challenge with linear policies so we're falling further behind despite moving forward
@nupinytt.bsky.social
@extinctionrebelsde.bsky.social
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I was deeply disappointed by the lack of nature/science/climate/enviro on many major end-of-year book lists—so I decided to make my own!
Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚
Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!
Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚
Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!
November 27, 2024 at 7:08 PM
I was deeply disappointed by the lack of nature/science/climate/enviro on many major end-of-year book lists—so I decided to make my own!
Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚
Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!
Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚
Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!
Very interesting discussion last night in Berlin on South Africa’s role in co-shaping a new global order. South Africa’s position is officially non-aligned, but in reality 🇿🇦 is trying to benefit from good relations with both #BRICS and Western countries #G20SouthAfrica
November 28, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Very interesting discussion last night in Berlin on South Africa’s role in co-shaping a new global order. South Africa’s position is officially non-aligned, but in reality 🇿🇦 is trying to benefit from good relations with both #BRICS and Western countries #G20SouthAfrica
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“It is politically easier to make the case for funding missiles than mediators.”
Our President and CEO @comfortero.bsky.social argues that while global conflict is rising, peacemaking is still vital in @economist.com.
www.economist.com/the-world-ah...
Our President and CEO @comfortero.bsky.social argues that while global conflict is rising, peacemaking is still vital in @economist.com.
www.economist.com/the-world-ah...
Comfort Ero offers three lessons for peacemaking in an unstable world
Global conflict is rising, but do not give up on peacemaking, argues Comfort Ero, president of International Crisis Group in The World Ahead 2025
www.economist.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:25 PM
“It is politically easier to make the case for funding missiles than mediators.”
Our President and CEO @comfortero.bsky.social argues that while global conflict is rising, peacemaking is still vital in @economist.com.
www.economist.com/the-world-ah...
Our President and CEO @comfortero.bsky.social argues that while global conflict is rising, peacemaking is still vital in @economist.com.
www.economist.com/the-world-ah...
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SIPRI’s annual update on women’s participation in multilateral #PeaceOperations by Claudia Pfeifer Cruz. This overview tracks progress, identifies gaps, and offers insights into recent trends, promoting transparency in peace operations.
Explore the #SIPRI booklet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/VYHM5282
Explore the #SIPRI booklet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/VYHM5282
November 25, 2024 at 1:24 PM
SIPRI’s annual update on women’s participation in multilateral #PeaceOperations by Claudia Pfeifer Cruz. This overview tracks progress, identifies gaps, and offers insights into recent trends, promoting transparency in peace operations.
Explore the #SIPRI booklet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/VYHM5282
Explore the #SIPRI booklet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/VYHM5282
What is #SouthAfrica’s role in shaping a new global order? #AU #G20 #BRICS…
Excited to contribute to this discussion organised by the German-Africa Foundation & German-South African Forum on 27 August at Africa House in Berlin 👇🏼
Excited to contribute to this discussion organised by the German-Africa Foundation & German-South African Forum on 27 August at Africa House in Berlin 👇🏼
November 24, 2024 at 8:22 AM
What is #SouthAfrica’s role in shaping a new global order? #AU #G20 #BRICS…
Excited to contribute to this discussion organised by the German-Africa Foundation & German-South African Forum on 27 August at Africa House in Berlin 👇🏼
Excited to contribute to this discussion organised by the German-Africa Foundation & German-South African Forum on 27 August at Africa House in Berlin 👇🏼
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Did you know that the fishing industry is the largest victim of #fisheriescrime? The fisheries sector is vital to food security, livelihoods and coastal communities across the world @bluejusticeorg.bsky.social we work for a fair blue economy free of #fisheriescrime #IUUfishing
November 21, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Did you know that the fishing industry is the largest victim of #fisheriescrime? The fisheries sector is vital to food security, livelihoods and coastal communities across the world @bluejusticeorg.bsky.social we work for a fair blue economy free of #fisheriescrime #IUUfishing
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To make #aid more effective, it must tackle both the symptoms and root causes of crises. In fragile, conflict-affected areas, combining #FoodSecurity, #climate resilience, and #peacebuilding is essential but often delayed.
Read the new blog by Simone Bunse and Liliana Almeida ➡️ bit.ly/3BasXoi
Read the new blog by Simone Bunse and Liliana Almeida ➡️ bit.ly/3BasXoi
November 20, 2024 at 2:02 PM
To make #aid more effective, it must tackle both the symptoms and root causes of crises. In fragile, conflict-affected areas, combining #FoodSecurity, #climate resilience, and #peacebuilding is essential but often delayed.
Read the new blog by Simone Bunse and Liliana Almeida ➡️ bit.ly/3BasXoi
Read the new blog by Simone Bunse and Liliana Almeida ➡️ bit.ly/3BasXoi
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How can #sustainablepeace be achieved in Iraq's #NinevehPlains? This #SIPRI paper by Amal Bourhrous, Emelie Poignant Khafagi & Alaa Tartir highlights the role of inclusive, community-led #peacebuilding in restoring social cohesion.
Read the paper ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/YAF...
Read the paper ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/YAF...
November 21, 2024 at 9:52 AM
How can #sustainablepeace be achieved in Iraq's #NinevehPlains? This #SIPRI paper by Amal Bourhrous, Emelie Poignant Khafagi & Alaa Tartir highlights the role of inclusive, community-led #peacebuilding in restoring social cohesion.
Read the paper ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/YAF...
Read the paper ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/YAF...
Wondering about the future of UN peacekeeping? Listen to this @nupinytt.bsky.social The World Stage Podcast by Marie Furhovden with David Haeri of @unpeacekeeper.bsky.social Tor Henrik Andersen of @norwaymfa.bsky.social & me from #NUPI & @effectivepeaceops.bsky.social
🎤 www.nupi.no/en/news/the-...
🎤 www.nupi.no/en/news/the-...
The past, present and future of Peacekeeping | NUPI
What can we say about UN Peacekeeping after 75 years of operations? In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage, experts give their take on the missions and what their future look like.
www.nupi.no
November 21, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Wondering about the future of UN peacekeeping? Listen to this @nupinytt.bsky.social The World Stage Podcast by Marie Furhovden with David Haeri of @unpeacekeeper.bsky.social Tor Henrik Andersen of @norwaymfa.bsky.social & me from #NUPI & @effectivepeaceops.bsky.social
🎤 www.nupi.no/en/news/the-...
🎤 www.nupi.no/en/news/the-...