Peace

• The UAE is advancing international peace and stability efforts through a combination of diplomacy, dialogue, and humanitarian action. • The government is prioritizing conflict prevention and the protection of civilians to resolve existing global crises. • These diplomatic initiatives aim to build international confidence and foster cooperation between conflicting parties.

• Dr. Emmanuel Kotia published a paper detailing how state intelligence agencies maintain peace and security across African nations. • These agencies perform specific duties including monitoring conflict dynamics, identifying armed groups, and evaluating ceasefire agreements. • Reliable intelligence assessments allow governments to protect civilians and create more effective diplomatic and military strategies.

• UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a review of how the organization deploys and supports peacekeeping operations during a Security Council debate in New York. • Guterres stated that current mission mandates are limited because they lack political agreements, credible ceasefires, and unity within the Security Council. • This review aims to address how changes in the nature of armed conflicts have exposed weaknesses in existing UN peacekeeping strategies.

• Southeast Asia is experiencing a regional arms race characterized by military expansion and increased securitization across Myanmar, the Philippines, and Indonesia. • Intensified military operations and foreign defense cooperation in the Philippines and Indonesia have exacerbated local conflicts and humanitarian crises. • This shift toward military-led approaches risks increasing human suffering and failing to reduce armed or non-armed opposition in the region.

• Oman's Ambassador Alshibani praised India's vision for peace and dialogue during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. • The Ambassador stated that Oman's foreign policy aligns with India's guiding philosophy of "One Earth, One Family" to promote neighborhood stability. • This alignment emphasizes a shared commitment to conflict resolution and de-escalation amid current geopolitical tensions.

• Philippine senators called for peaceful and orderly conduct during the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Sept. 14. • Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel F. Zubiri urged electoral participants and authorities to remain impartial for the polls, which occur after four postponements. • The outcome of these elections determines the leadership and governance structure for the autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss strengthening business ties and restoring border peace. • The meeting marks a recovery in diplomatic relations following a violent border clash between the two nations in 2020. • Improved cooperation between these two global powers could stabilize regional trade and reduce geopolitical tensions in Asia.

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Saturday to strengthen business and transport links to revive diplomatic ties. • The leaders focused on resolving structural trade imbalances, supply chain issues, and the need for predictable market access. • This agreement aims to stabilize the economic relationship between the two largest Asian markets by addressing mutual trade concerns.

• The Institute for Economics and Peace released the 2026 Global Peace Index, which indicates that current geopolitical risks have surpassed those seen during the Cold War. • The report notes that the data only partially captures the full impact of the Iran War and its associated aggressions due to the index's data cut-off date. • This shift suggests a heightened state of global instability that increases security risks for international markets and diplomatic relations.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin will meet in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026 to address economic and geopolitical challenges. • Prime Minister Modi specifically called for lasting peace in West Asia and emphasized the safety of seafarers. • The summit aims to boost cooperation among emerging economies and advance the interests of the Global South to counter trade tensions and energy security concerns.