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November 2005
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Monthly Forecast
The Council mission will meet with a range of parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to convey support for the transition process and help build confidence in the lead up to elections. Read more
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January 2025
In Hindsight: The Security Council in 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
Monthly Forecast
In 2024, the Security Council was confronted with a world beset by multiple crises, including continuing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, severe deterioration in the situation in Sudan, and a sudden shift in the political situation in Syria. Differing strategic interests and irreconcilable world views among the major powers restricted the Council’s ability to fully address these crises. The tensions among the major powers were frequently in evidence in the Council chamber, where members clashed on a range of issues. Read more
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January 2025
Status Update since our December Forecast
Monthly Forecast
The Status Update since our December Forecast. Read more
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January 2025
Counter-Terrorism
Monthly Forecast
In January, Algeria plans to convene a meeting on counter-terrorism in Africa. Details regarding the meeting were still being finalised at the time of writing, however it appears that the meeting will be high-level and is likely to focus on terrorism and its impact on sustainable development. It also seems that Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye, and former UN and AU official Said Djinnit will be requested to brief. This will be one of Algeria’s signature events during its presidency, and a presidential statement may be proposed in connection with the meeting. Read more
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December 2024
Overview
Monthly Forecast
In December, the US will hold the presidency of the Security Council. Read more
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December 2024
UNOCA (Central Africa)
Monthly Forecast
In December, the Security Council will hold a briefing and consultations on the Secretary-General’s semi-annual report on the UN Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and the implementation of the UN’s regional strategy to combat the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Special Representative and Head of UNOCA Abdou Abarry is expected to brief. The mandate of UNOCA expires on 31 August 2027. Read more
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December 2024
Briefing by the Outgoing Chairs of the Security Council’s Subsidiary Bodies
Monthly Forecast
As is customary in December, the outgoing chairs of the Council’s subsidiary bodies are expected to provide a briefing on their experiences. Read more
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November 2024
In Hindsight: UN-AU Cooperation: A Path Toward Networked Multilateralism or Fragmented Responses?
Monthly Forecast
October was a significant month for UN-AU cooperation. This month’s In Hindsight examines the progress and challenges in UN-AU cooperation and offers ideas for charting the way forward. Read more
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November 2024
Status Update
Monthly Forecast
The Status Update since our October Forecast. Read more
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October 2024
In Hindsight: Does the Security Council Matter?
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The six years I’ve spent as Security Council Report’s (SCR) Executive Director have been eventful. SCR has observed and documented the Council’s actions on dramatically changing situations including the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine, and Gaza, and on major policy shifts, such as the UN financing of AU peace support operations. Day in and day out, SCR has interacted with Council members, other member states, regional bodies, the UN Secretariat, academia, and civil society in order to produce impartial, nuanced and fact-checked reports on issues before the Security Council. I feel privileged to have held this position, in which I have learned a great deal. Stepping down, I offer some reflections on the Security Council’s impact on international peace and security. Read more
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October 2024
Status Update since our September Forecast
Monthly Forecast
This is the Status Update since our last Forecast. Read more
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October 2024
Women, Peace and Security
Monthly Forecast
In October, the Security Council will hold its annual open debate on women, peace and security (WPS), which will be titled: “Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment”. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Women Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous, and one or more civil society representatives are the anticipated briefers. The open debate will be chaired by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, and is one of the signature events of Switzerland’s presidency. Read more
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October 2024
UN-AU Cooperation
Monthly Forecast
In October, the Council is expected to hold a briefing on cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations, focusing on the African Union (AU). Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO) Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee and AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye are the expected briefers. Read more
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October 2024
Great Lakes Region (DRC)
Monthly Forecast
In October, the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Huang Xia, is expected to provide the biannual briefing to the Council on the implementation of the 2013 Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework (PSC-F) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region. Read more
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September 2024
Overview
Monthly Forecast
In September, Slovenia will hold the presidency of the Security Council. Read more
