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    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    List of Publishers on Civilian Crisis Management
    This list comprises a variety of institutions publishing research on or relevant to civilian CSDP. These include research articles from academia including several academic journals, some of which will be behind a paywall while some articles will be open-access. There are also several think tanks publishing reports, analysis, and policy recommendations and which frequently write about civilian CSDP and connected topics. Resources specifically covering WPS are included, though the topic may be discussed in the other sources as well.
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    Human Resource Management: Cluster Launch
    The informal NIP Cluster on Human Resource Management has been launched online on 14 March 2025. This report summarises discussions.
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    National Governance: Cluster Launch
    The informal NIP Cluster on National Governance has been launched online on 7 February 2025. This report summarises discussions.
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    • Civilian CSDP Missions

    With Georgian Dream in Power, What Next for EU Monitoring Mission?
    This op-ed by members of the policy team at ZIF (German Center for International Peace Operations) discusses the growing hostility of the governing Georgian Dream towards the EU, and how this may affect the operations of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM).
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    Findings and Recommendations to Strengthen the Implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda within Civilian Crisis Management
    This policy brief by CMC Finland analyses the results of a survey of Finnish secondees in civilian crisis management missions, mostly in EU Civilian CSDP. The brief finds that the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda is not well integrated into mission mandates, and that staffing and knowledge are lacking in this policy area. The author recommends ways to address these issues.
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    • Strategic Context of Civilian CSDP

    Towards a more strategic civilian CSDP: Strengthening EU Civilian Crisis Management in a new era of geopolitics and risk
    This policy paper from SIPRI discusses the shift in civilian CSDP towards the Eastern Neighbourhood in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It synthesises three strategic priorities to give civilian CSDP stronger political control and strategic direction, and to address key enablers such as capabilities, decision-making, and budget.
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    • Climate and Security

    Climate, Peace and Conflict - Mapping Linkages and a Path Forward
    The paper discusses the linkages between climate change, peace, and conflict and explores ways to address these issues through integrated approaches. It also examines some of the main principles relevant to actors working on peacebuilding and mediation support and provides some examples of effective initiatives that build on these principles.
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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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    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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