News Here you can find current news about our work. Region All Regions Africa Caucasus Central Asia Europe Middle East Other peacekeeping relevant news Sahel region South East Asia Western Balkans Country All Countries Afghanistan Armenia Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Central African Republic Georgia Germany Kambodscha Kosovo Mali Malta Moldova Niger Schweiz Somalia Turkey USA Ukraine Organisation All Organisations AU Council of Europe EU NATO OSCE OSCE/ODIHR Others UN UN OCHA WFP 28.04.2025 ZIF news Launch of the Global Alliance for Peace Operations We are excited to announce the launch of the Global Alliance for Peace Operations – a collective endeavour of more than 50 leading think tanks, research institutes and civil society organizations working on UN and regional approaches to peace operations. Mehr lesen 14.04.2025 ZIF news ZIF-visit to Brussels At the beginning of April, ZIF was part of a larger German delegation in Brussels to exchange ideas with EU member states as part of the Civilian CSDP Compact. Mehr lesen 31.03.2025 ZIF news ZIF Xchange: multipolarity and the future of peace mediation Together with Diplomacy by Networking and the International Diplomatic Academy of the Federal Foreign Office, ZIF hosted a high-level ZIF Xchange to discuss the challenges and opportunities of peace mediation in a changing geopolitical landscape. Mehr lesen 14.03.2025 ZIF news Masculinities, Conflict, and Peacebuilding: Presentation and Discussion of a New Handbook We introduced and discussed our new handbook Masculinities, Conflict and Peacebuilding in a virtual launch on March 13. The editors and authors examine the role of masculinities in conflicts and peace processes. During the discussion with international experts, including seconded personnel, it became clear that peace processes can only be successful and sustainably effective if they take concepts of masculinity into account. Mehr lesen 18.02.2025 ZIF news ZIF's contribution to the Munich Security Conference 2025 Together with SIPRI, ZIF designed one of the official side events of MSC 2025 - on “Bypassing Geopolitical Blockages: How to Regionalize Crisis Management”. ZIF experts also took on moderation roles in the MSC's ongoing programme. The current ZIF study ‘5 Trends for Peace Operations’ was also included in the MSC report. Mehr lesen 17.02.2025 ZIF news ZIF XChange Space: High-Level Discussions on Current Crises in Syria and Sudan ZIF recently hosted two ZIF XChange Space formats, bringing together practictioners, researchers and decision-makers on international crisis management. Central topics this time were the political situation in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Mehr lesen 13.02.2025 USA | Others | ZIF news ZIF renews agreement with UNDP The successful cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme continues - ZIF continues to provide civilian experts for UNDP in conflict areas as part of Germany’s contribution to international development. Mehr lesen 02.02.2025 ZIF news ZIF strengthens international partnerships for peace operations ZIF Executive Director Astrid Irrgang and Annika Hansen, Deputy Head of Policy, Partnerships & Innovation, met partners in New York to strengthen key partnerships and networks. It is part of ZIF's contribution to enhance the future of peace operations and bring forward the implementation of the Pact for the Future. Mehr lesen 01.02.2025 EU Council of Europe NATO OSCE OSCE/ODIHR UN | ZIF news ZIF Expert Pool Peace Operations now open for applications Until February 28, interested candidates can apply for our personnel pool for peace operations. Mehr lesen 30.01.2025 ZIF news ZIF offers peace mediation training module for German diplomats Together with partner organisations, ZIF was responsible for a three-day learning unit on peace meditation in the training of prospective German diplomats. Mehr lesen 29.01.2025 ZIF news ZIF to contribute with Side Event to the Munich Security Conference 2025 Together with SIPRI, we are once again organising a side event for MSC 2025 in February. Topic: the role of regional organisations in crisis management. Mehr lesen 19.12.2024 | South East Asia | ZIF news New ZIF-Cooperations to strengthen the ASEAN region ZIF, PCAsia, and the ASEAN IPR are strengthening their partnership to promote peace in the region, with a focus on negotiation, mediation, and reconciliation. Mehr lesen 16.12.2024 | South East Asia | Kambodscha | ZIF news Women, Peace, Security: ZIF & PC Asia seminar for Cambodian parliamentarians November 28 and 29, ZIF organised a seminar on “Women, Peace, and Security” in Phnom Penh in cooperation with PC Asia under the auspices of the Cambodian Parliamentary Committee for Women. Mehr lesen 12.12.2024 | Western Balkans | ZIF news Team and Conflict Management training held for EULEX mission members ZIF together with the ESDC and the Federal Police Academy held an in-mission training in Pristina from 3 to 6 December 2024. Mehr lesen 11.12.2024 ZIF publication ZIF world map peace operations 2024/25 published The new edition of our world map of peace operations offers a clear overview, up-to-date information and figures on missions worldwide. Mehr lesen 05.12.2024 ZIF news ZIF co-hosted the Challenges Annual Forum 2024 in Berlin On 3 and 4 December, over 100 international stakeholders came together in Berlin to discuss and deliberate on the future of peace operations. Mehr lesen 28.11.2024 | South East Asia | ZIF news ASEAN-IPR/ZIF Peer-To-Peer Seminar on Peace Facilitation and Dialogue From 21-22 November, high-level ASEAN representatives gathered in Jakarta to explore strategies for peace facilitation and dialogue in a collaborative seminar with ZIF. Mehr lesen 21.11.2024 EU OSCE/ODIHR | ZIF news ZIF honoured German election observers - Minister of State Dr Anna Lührmann gave the keynote speech ZIF hosted ‘Election Observation Day’ on 20 November 2024 and discussed current trends and challenges in the field with the participants. Mehr lesen 12.11.2024 | Europe | Ukraine | EU | ZIF news Head of Mission EUAM Ukraine visits ZIF and the Bundestag Rolf Holmboe was invited by ZIF to speak at a parliamentary briefing with members of the Bundestag and met with the foreign policy community for an exchange on the situation in Ukraine. Mehr lesen 31.10.2024 | Europe | Ukraine | EU | ZIF news ZIF training for employees of the EU Advisory Mission Ukraine Three ZIF trainers traveled to Kyiv in August and October to conduct “in-mission training” for the EU Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine. Mehr lesen Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 … Next page Prev › Last page Last »
28.04.2025 ZIF news Launch of the Global Alliance for Peace Operations We are excited to announce the launch of the Global Alliance for Peace Operations – a collective endeavour of more than 50 leading think tanks, research institutes and civil society organizations working on UN and regional approaches to peace operations. Mehr lesen
14.04.2025 ZIF news ZIF-visit to Brussels At the beginning of April, ZIF was part of a larger German delegation in Brussels to exchange ideas with EU member states as part of the Civilian CSDP Compact. Mehr lesen
31.03.2025 ZIF news ZIF Xchange: multipolarity and the future of peace mediation Together with Diplomacy by Networking and the International Diplomatic Academy of the Federal Foreign Office, ZIF hosted a high-level ZIF Xchange to discuss the challenges and opportunities of peace mediation in a changing geopolitical landscape. Mehr lesen
14.03.2025 ZIF news Masculinities, Conflict, and Peacebuilding: Presentation and Discussion of a New Handbook We introduced and discussed our new handbook Masculinities, Conflict and Peacebuilding in a virtual launch on March 13. The editors and authors examine the role of masculinities in conflicts and peace processes. During the discussion with international experts, including seconded personnel, it became clear that peace processes can only be successful and sustainably effective if they take concepts of masculinity into account. Mehr lesen
18.02.2025 ZIF news ZIF's contribution to the Munich Security Conference 2025 Together with SIPRI, ZIF designed one of the official side events of MSC 2025 - on “Bypassing Geopolitical Blockages: How to Regionalize Crisis Management”. ZIF experts also took on moderation roles in the MSC's ongoing programme. The current ZIF study ‘5 Trends for Peace Operations’ was also included in the MSC report. Mehr lesen
17.02.2025 ZIF news ZIF XChange Space: High-Level Discussions on Current Crises in Syria and Sudan ZIF recently hosted two ZIF XChange Space formats, bringing together practictioners, researchers and decision-makers on international crisis management. Central topics this time were the political situation in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Mehr lesen
13.02.2025 USA | Others | ZIF news ZIF renews agreement with UNDP The successful cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme continues - ZIF continues to provide civilian experts for UNDP in conflict areas as part of Germany’s contribution to international development. Mehr lesen
02.02.2025 ZIF news ZIF strengthens international partnerships for peace operations ZIF Executive Director Astrid Irrgang and Annika Hansen, Deputy Head of Policy, Partnerships & Innovation, met partners in New York to strengthen key partnerships and networks. It is part of ZIF's contribution to enhance the future of peace operations and bring forward the implementation of the Pact for the Future. Mehr lesen
01.02.2025 EU Council of Europe NATO OSCE OSCE/ODIHR UN | ZIF news ZIF Expert Pool Peace Operations now open for applications Until February 28, interested candidates can apply for our personnel pool for peace operations. Mehr lesen
30.01.2025 ZIF news ZIF offers peace mediation training module for German diplomats Together with partner organisations, ZIF was responsible for a three-day learning unit on peace meditation in the training of prospective German diplomats. Mehr lesen
29.01.2025 ZIF news ZIF to contribute with Side Event to the Munich Security Conference 2025 Together with SIPRI, we are once again organising a side event for MSC 2025 in February. Topic: the role of regional organisations in crisis management. Mehr lesen
19.12.2024 | South East Asia | ZIF news New ZIF-Cooperations to strengthen the ASEAN region ZIF, PCAsia, and the ASEAN IPR are strengthening their partnership to promote peace in the region, with a focus on negotiation, mediation, and reconciliation. Mehr lesen
16.12.2024 | South East Asia | Kambodscha | ZIF news Women, Peace, Security: ZIF & PC Asia seminar for Cambodian parliamentarians November 28 and 29, ZIF organised a seminar on “Women, Peace, and Security” in Phnom Penh in cooperation with PC Asia under the auspices of the Cambodian Parliamentary Committee for Women. Mehr lesen
12.12.2024 | Western Balkans | ZIF news Team and Conflict Management training held for EULEX mission members ZIF together with the ESDC and the Federal Police Academy held an in-mission training in Pristina from 3 to 6 December 2024. Mehr lesen
11.12.2024 ZIF publication ZIF world map peace operations 2024/25 published The new edition of our world map of peace operations offers a clear overview, up-to-date information and figures on missions worldwide. Mehr lesen
05.12.2024 ZIF news ZIF co-hosted the Challenges Annual Forum 2024 in Berlin On 3 and 4 December, over 100 international stakeholders came together in Berlin to discuss and deliberate on the future of peace operations. Mehr lesen
28.11.2024 | South East Asia | ZIF news ASEAN-IPR/ZIF Peer-To-Peer Seminar on Peace Facilitation and Dialogue From 21-22 November, high-level ASEAN representatives gathered in Jakarta to explore strategies for peace facilitation and dialogue in a collaborative seminar with ZIF. Mehr lesen
21.11.2024 EU OSCE/ODIHR | ZIF news ZIF honoured German election observers - Minister of State Dr Anna Lührmann gave the keynote speech ZIF hosted ‘Election Observation Day’ on 20 November 2024 and discussed current trends and challenges in the field with the participants. Mehr lesen
12.11.2024 | Europe | Ukraine | EU | ZIF news Head of Mission EUAM Ukraine visits ZIF and the Bundestag Rolf Holmboe was invited by ZIF to speak at a parliamentary briefing with members of the Bundestag and met with the foreign policy community for an exchange on the situation in Ukraine. Mehr lesen
31.10.2024 | Europe | Ukraine | EU | ZIF news ZIF training for employees of the EU Advisory Mission Ukraine Three ZIF trainers traveled to Kyiv in August and October to conduct “in-mission training” for the EU Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine. Mehr lesen