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".
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Some of the key events about International Crisis Group

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

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Sudan faces unprecedented hunger and displacement amid civil war. Washington Post Live event to feature UN ambassador and experts discussing crisis and international response.

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