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The document analyzes India's struggle with food insecurity and malnutrition despite its economic growth and history of self-sufficiency. It discusses the 2013 National Food Security Bill, the legacy of the Green Revolution, and the debate between the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the promotion of seed sovereignty to protect crop biodiversity. The authors argue for a holistic approach to food security that considers socio-political factors, indigenous knowledge, and the impacts of climate change.

The document analyzes how conservative religious lobbyists, primarily from the US and the Vatican, collaborate with various states to challenge international human rights language and gender equality policies at the UN. It details their shift from outside activists to influential insiders, their use of 'traditional family values' and 'national sovereignty' as secular arguments to bridge ideological divides, and the formation of formalized blocks like the Group of Friends of the Family (GoFF). The brief also highlights specific challenges to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, including the impact of the US 'global gag rule' and the Holy See's essentialist view of gender roles.

The author examines the tension between the Israeli legal system and religious nationalist settlers, highlighting the evacuation of the Amona outpost and the introduction of the 'regulation law' to legalize settlements on private Palestinian land. The text argues that these actions, supported by politicians like Binyamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennett, challenge the rule of law and contradict international law, which views all civilian settlements in Palestinian territory as illegal. It further critiques the Trump administration's perceived lack of knowledge and weak stance on settlements and anti-Semitism during its early interactions with Netanyahu.

The study finds a positive correlation between education and protest activity across 42 African countries, suggesting that education increases both the motivation to challenge authoritarian regimes and the organizational capacity to stage protests.

The author examines the conflict between 'inclusivist' and 'residualist' definitions of migrants. While the inclusivist view sees all people changing their country of residence as migrants, the residualist view—promoted by the UNHCR—treats migrants as a residual category of people who are not refugees. The author argues that the residualist approach creates a false dichotomy of 'two kinds of people' and may inadvertently harm those seeking protection by suggesting that only 'refugees' are worthy of compassion.

Following the 1956 Hungarian uprising, approximately 200,000 people fled to Austria and Yugoslavia. An international effort led to the resettlement of nearly 180,000 Hungarians across 37 countries within three years. The document highlights the contrast between Sweden's rapid response, which saw over 7,300 refugees resettled by 1958, and Norway's more cautious approach, which focused initially on financial aid before resettling nearly 1,500 people by the end of 1957.

The author uses political philosophy to analyze the contradictions in Donald Trump's political position and the nature of political competence. He argues that while Trump's victory reflects a failure of elites to connect with voters, the international community must respond by filtering emotional rhetoric and resolutely defending the rule of law, peace, and the battle against climate change. The author emphasizes that the United States is not the whole world and that the outcome of this political era depends on the collective response of others.

The document argues that the fight against migrant smuggling is driven by diverse and sometimes obscured motivations, including the desire to minimize obligations under the 1951 refugee convention. It distinguishes between supply-side law enforcement and demand-oriented approaches, noting that while sustainable solutions require reducing demand, doing so involves significant ethical and legal dilemmas. The author warns that counter-smuggling measures can inadvertently increase the vulnerability of smuggled migrants.

The report examines arms brokering practices and national legislation in 12 Southern African countries, including Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. It finds that most of these states lack specific domestic laws to regulate brokers, leaving them vulnerable to illicit trafficking and sanctions-busting. While South Africa and Mauritius have established comprehensive brokering controls, others rely on outdated laws or general criminal codes. The document emphasizes the role of regional frameworks like the SADC Protocol and international treaties such as the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and the UN Programme of Action (UNPoA) in closing legislative loopholes and improving cross-border cooperation.

The document details the UCDP's approach to tracking armed conflict and fatalities, arguing that its rigorous, permanent infrastructure provides a 'gold standard' for measuring SDG 16.1.2. It outlines the program's categorization of violence, its data triangulation methods, and the challenges of disaggregating data by age and sex. Using UCDP data, the authors analyze global conflict trends from 1989 to 2016, noting a general long-term decline in warfare deaths despite recent spikes and high geographic concentration in countries like Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

The paper explores how the roles individuals inhabit—such as professional or political positions—influence their opinions and the morality of their communication. The author distinguishes between 'ex ante' views (held before taking a role) and 'ex post' views (assumed because of a role), suggesting that many public conflicts are driven by transferable role-based loyalties rather than deep moral chasms. Using examples ranging from sports rivalries to the dispute between Hillary Clinton and the New York Times over Wikileaks, the author argues that recognizing these role-driven positions can foster more honest and civil discourse. However, the author emphasizes that this humility should not extend to hate speech or fascist ideologies, such as those of Anders Behring Breivik, which represent non-transferable violations of human dignity and require active societal confrontation.

The report provides a detailed demographic analysis of north Cyprus, estimating the current de jure population at approximately 370,000. It identifies three distinct waves of Turkish immigration: facilitated agricultural settlement (1975-1979), professional and trade-driven migration (1980s), and neoliberal labour migration (1990s-2000s). The author highlights a significant increase in foreign university students and the political polarization resulting from the influence of the Turkish government and the AKP. Additionally, the report challenges claims of mass Turkish Cypriot emigration by analyzing census data from the UK, Australia, and Turkey.

The document outlines the thematic orientations and findings of PRIO's migration research team since 2007, emphasizing a holistic approach that covers the entire migration chain. Key insights challenge the forced-voluntary migration dichotomy, highlight the role of corruption in migration processes, and argue that transnational ties do not hinder integration. The report also examines the political nature of diaspora engagement and the importance of religious networks for migrants.

The NATION project (2013-2017) examines national identity as a dynamic process rather than a static entity, focusing on how it is negotiated through top-down state actions, mediated public discourse, and bottom-up everyday experiences. Using data from Norway, France, and the UK, the research highlights the tension between static, often racialized conceptions of nationhood and the plural, heterogeneous reality of modern European societies. Key findings emphasize the role of 'first impressions' and race in shaping boundaries of belonging, the use of national symbols like the Norwegian King to foster inclusive identities, and the impact of religious buildings as sites of resistance and negotiation. The report argues for a plural conception of the nation to counter neo-nationalist populism and promote democratic preparedness.

The NECORE project examines the societal response to the July 22, 2011, terror attacks in Norway, focusing on the tension between maintaining national unity and allowing for democratic dissent. Research findings highlight that while societal resilience relies on trust, it is challenged by polarization in public debate, particularly regarding immigration and religious diversity. The project also analyzes the role of media in fostering a 'master narrative' of consensus while simultaneously implementing stricter controls on online dissent. Additionally, the report explores the evolution of security concepts like 'preparedness' and 'resilience' in the digital age and the ongoing negotiation of free speech and moral responsibility in a pluralistic society.

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index ranks 153 countries based on 11 indicators across three dimensions: inclusion (education, employment, parliamentary representation, cellphone use, and financial inclusion), justice (legal discrimination, son bias, and discriminatory norms), and security (intimate partner violence, community safety, and organized violence). Iceland ranks first (.886), while Afghanistan and Syria rank last (.385). The report finds that while some countries perform well across all dimensions, many exhibit unbalanced achievements; for example, Latin America performs well on justice but poorly on inclusion. The index also highlights a disconnect between national income and women's well-being, noting that countries like Saudi Arabia rank significantly lower on the index than their per capita income would suggest. Additionally, the report analyzes the specific impact of conflict on security, noting that women in conflict-affected states face a 35 percent higher risk of intimate partner violence.

The document reports on a seminar titled 'Artificial Police Agents: Looking Awry', featuring Prof. Dr. Mireille Hildebrandt. The discussion focuses on the risks of 'predictive forensics' and machine learning in law enforcement, specifically how the choice of training sets and the inherent bias of algorithms can lead to fragile predictions and the erosion of the presumption of innocence. Hildebrandt argues for 'legal protection by design', where fundamental rights are integrated into the technical architecture of surveillance tools, and proposes the establishment of a watchdog to verify the design and operation of such systems.

The text advocates for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Svetlana Alekseevna Gannushkina, highlighting her work with the Civic Assistance Committee and her efforts to protect refugees and migrants in Russia. It details her role in providing legal support to over 50,000 individuals and her activism in the North Caucasus and Nagorno-Karabakh. The author asserts that such an award would signal international disapproval of President Putin's undermining of human rights and civil society in Russia.

The report details a presentation by Professor Roger Clarke on the contested meaning of 'security' and a case study of Australian national security initiatives. Clarke argues that 'security' is often used ambiguously to justify the erosion of human rights. He presents survey results showing that Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) in Australia are rarely conducted and, when they are, are typically deficient, failing to protect civil liberties from intrusive government measures.

The ATT Monitor 2016 report reviews the first year of the Arms Trade Treaty as international law, noting a rise in membership to 82 States Parties as of June 1, 2016. It highlights a significant gap between procedural progress and substantive compliance, particularly regarding arms transfers to conflict zones like Yemen. The report provides a detailed analysis of African states' engagement, the development of a 'Risk Watch' tool to monitor weapon misuse, and an evaluation of the first tranche of Initial and Annual Transfer Reports, noting inconsistent reporting rates and a lack of transparency in several regions.