Unlocking the futurist mindset – strategic foresight for peace operations

Peace operations are expected to deliver on mandates, protect civilians and promote peace in contexts that are characterized by complex conflict dynamics, operating environments and a constellation of actors. Despite these uncertainties and the tendency towards day-to-day firefighting in (post-)conflict areas, futures studies and foresight tools offer opportunities for strengthening longer term strategic planning, managing exponential change and building resilience in preparedness for peace operations.

The author is a consultant with a Date, Strategy and Innovation team at the World Health Organization.

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