International Crisis Group
The International Crisis Group is a global non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 1995. It is a think tank, used by policymakers and academics, conducting research and analysis on global crises. ICG has described itself as "working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world".
Some of the key events about International Crisis Group
- 1995Established as an independent non-profit organization to prevent and resolve deadly conflicts
- 1995Faced criticism for its initial focus primarily on Western perspectives and interests
- 1999Published influential report on Kosovo conflict, contributing to international intervention
- 2000Launched "CrisisWatch" bulletin, providing monthly updates on global conflict situations
- 2003Played key role in negotiations leading to peace agreement in Liberia
- 2003Received backlash for its report on Iraq that some viewed as supporting military intervention
- 2006Contributed to peaceful resolution of Nepal's civil war through policy recommendations
- 2006Encountered controversy over its stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, perceived as biased by some parties
- 2008Provided crucial analysis and recommendations during Russia-Georgia conflict
- 2009Criticized for potentially overstating security threats in certain regions to maintain relevance
- 2011Advised international community on response to Arab Spring uprisings
- 2011Faced accusations of oversimplifying complex conflicts in its reports
- 2013Experienced internal disagreements leading to high-profile staff departures
- 2014Offered critical insights and policy recommendations during Ukraine crisis
- 2015Criticized for insufficient representation of local voices in conflict analysis
- 2016Launched "Early Warning Watch List" to identify potential conflict hotspots
- 2017Faced funding challenges, leading to budget cuts and program reductions
- 2019Received criticism for perceived Western-centric approach in some of its recommendations
- 2020Provided vital analysis and recommendations on global conflicts during COVID-19 pandemic
- 2021Encountered controversy over its stance on Afghanistan, which some viewed as too accommodating to the Taliban
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