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    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    Building States, Building Justice? Transitional Justice in the Context of Civilian Crisis Management
    This working paper from CMC Finland discusses the complex relationship between civilian crisis management and promoting transitional justice in fragile contexts and post-conflict environments. It highlights two case studies, Kosovo (EULEX/UNMIK) and CAR (MINUSCA).
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    • Women, Peace and Security

    Women in Multilateral Peace Operations in 2024: What is the State of Play?
    This infographic looks at the data on women's representation in multilateral peace operations (UN peace operations, EU CSDP missions and operations, and OSCE field operations) over the period December 2015 - June 2024. It aims to monitor progress and improve transparency in order to inform the debate on the future of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and refine strategies to address potential gaps.
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    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    Safer Together Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness
    This report by the Special Advisor to the President of the European Commission Sauli Niinistö outlines how the EU and its Member States can improve civilian and defence preparedness and readiness. It analyses the geopolitical landscape, examines challenges and makes recommendations.
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    • Strategic Communication
    • Women, Peace and Security

    The Image and the Perception: Gender-Responsive Strategic Communications in EU Civilian CSDP Missions
    This article discusses gender-responsive strategic communications, the intersection of the EU's gender equality and strategic communications (StratComms) commitments in civilian CSDP. Given the limited overlap of these topics in civilian CSDP thus far, it examines existing best practices and challenges on this topic and provides recommendations for building mission capabilities therein.
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    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    Ten Ideas for the New Team - How the EU can Navigate a Power Political World
    The EU Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) calls for an urgent revamp of EU Foreign and Security Policy to adapt to the “age of contestation” and the volatile and competitive global landscape. The report provides the new EU leadership with ten ideas to safeguard Europe’s interests and resilience amid rising international threats.
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    • Civilian CSDP Missions
    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    Mission with a Future?
    This article in German reviews the history of CSDP missions and operations and provides an outlook. It discusses the current context, both within the EU and externally, and reflects on recent developments in missions and operations.
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    • Civilian CSDP Missions
    • CSDP Partnerships, Partner Countries and Third States

    The Multistakeholder Initiative Approach to European Crisis Management: Civilian CSDP and Engagement with Local Non-state Actors
    This research article published by a Ph.D. Fellow at the European Security and Defence College examines EUCAP Somalia's practices in cooperation with Non-state actors (NSAs). It finds that current engagement is effective but too informal and insufficient, and encourages development of an official strategy for engagement, formalisation of outreach, and improving communication channels.
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    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    Report from the 2024 CoE Civilian CSDP Summer Forum
    This document serves as the report from the CoE's Civilian CSDP Summer Forum that took place on 4/5 June 2024 in Brussels, under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The topic of CoE’s fifth Civilian CSDP Forum was: “The EU’s Integrated Approach: Opportunities for Civilian CSDP”. The report can be used by EU Member States as well as the EEAS to inform their further discussions – and eventual decision-making.
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    • Strategic Communication

    Report from the 2025 CoE Civilian CSDP Summer Forum
    This is the final report from the 2025 CoE Civilian CSDP Summer forum co-hosted in Warsaw by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The title of this year's Forum was "Developing a common narrative for civilian CSDP". It can be used by member states in their messaging to four key audiences for civilian CSDP: National Parliaments, Ministries, Seconding Agencies, and Potential Secondees.
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    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    German Statement on the Strengthening of Capabilities for Integrated Peace Management – Key Points on Civilian Planning Goals
    In this statement (in German), the advisory council of the German federal government for civilian crisis prevention and promotion of peace is asking the German parliament and responsible institutions to consider the introduction of civilian planning goals. They are intended to support the capability development for civilian crisis management by clearly outlining prioritised capabilities and a timeline. Recommendations are made for the prioritisation.
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