Reposted by Diego SalamaDaniel Naujoks @danielnaujoks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Thus, before building new structures by appointing a regional envoy, establishing a consolidated mission, or creating a new coordinating office, Salama argues that the UN first needs to complete a regional strategic review and then let the architecture follow the function. 111
Reposted by Diego SalamaDaniel Naujoks @danielnaujoks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026to show that in the past, the UN has already built a regional coordination architecture in the Middle East. It did so under tight political constraints, often while other powers led the main diplomatic track.multilateralism.sipa.columbia.eduStrategy Before Structure: Rethinking the UN's Middle East Role | International Organization and United Nations Studies Specialization (IOUNS) 121
Reposted by Diego SalamaDaniel Naujoks @danielnaujoks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026In 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐍'𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞, Diego Salama, Managing Editor of Global Governance & Research Associate @unileiden.bsky.social, draws on his book 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑁’𝑠 𝑀𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑠𝑟𝑎𝑒𝑙—𝐴𝑟𝑎𝑏 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑡, 1967–1982: 𝐴𝑛 𝐴𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒 (Routledge, 2026) 111
Reposted by Diego SalamaDaniel Naujoks @danielnaujoks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🚨𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧🚨 Countering the UN's marginalization in the Middle East, the next UN Secretary-General needs a ME strategy that consciously decides what the UN can realistically achieve across the region, where it still has an advantage, and where others are better placed to lead.multilateralism.sipa.columbia.eduStrategy Before Structure: Rethinking the UN's Middle East Role | International Organization and United Nations Studies Specialization (IOUNS) 111
Reposted by Diego SalamaRichard Gowan @richardgowan1.bsky.social · 16/05/2025The UN is going to shrink. What does that mean for peacemaking, life-saving aid and protecting international law? www.crisisgroup.org/global-unite...crisisgroup.orgDoing “Less with Less” at the UN | International Crisis GroupSweeping cuts in U.S. contributions have put UN finances under great strain. Many at the UN have long felt it should slim down, but less thought has been given to what a smaller organisation will mean... 0109
Reposted by Diego SalamaUN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) @unctad.bsky.social · 26/04/2025“The promise of structural transformation remains elusive,” said UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan at the UN. ▶️ Uncertainty reshapes global economic prospects ow.ly/5qxK50VBvhB ▶️ The impact of tariffs on small & vulnerable economies ow.ly/MIry50VzOJl ▶️ Inclusive AI for development unctad.org/tir2025 011
Reposted by Diego SalamaUnited Nations University @ununiversity.bsky.social · 10/04/2025The new UNU-EHS #InterconnectedRisks report highlights 5 transformative changes for a thriving future: ♻️ Rethink waste 🌿 Realign with nature 🤔 Reconsider responsibility 🌟 Reimagine the future 💎 Redefine value Find out more: interconnectedrisks.org #UNUat50 0106
Reposted by Diego SalamaUnited Nations University @ununiversity.bsky.social · 12/03/2025LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Director of UNU-WIDER (D1) Our Helsinki-based institute, UNU-WIDER, is seeking a highly qualified professional for its Director position. Learn more and apply by 15 April 2025: buff.ly/3aJ7ltA #UNCareers #Leadership #Vacancy #JobOpportunity 032
Reposted by Diego SalamaUnited Nations University @ununiversity.bsky.social · 13/03/2025The landscape of development assistance has shifted significantly in the recent period. "Adapting to the new reality of declining #ODA will require a renewed sense of purpose, pace, priority and precision," says Nicole Goldin, Head of Equitable Development at UNU-CPR. Read more: buff.ly/sfz0eK5 042
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 21/02/2025#VACANCY: Operations and Finance Assistant (GS-5) We seek a detail-oriented Operations & Finance Assistant to support compliance, finance, and operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to UNU policies in an international academic setting. 📅 Apply by: 23 March 2025 ➡️ go.unu.edu/X1gLq #UNJobs🇺🇳 034
Reposted by Diego SalamaUnited Nations University @ununiversity.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Dr Ortrun Merkle, whose research focuses on the nexus of #corruption and #gender, discusses her academic journey as a #WomenInScience and the role of women in the scientific world. #UNUat50 072
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 04/02/2025🗳️Can refugee policy unite rather than divide? New survey findings show common ground in Germany. On #HumanFraternityDay, UNU-MERIT’s Tobias Hillenbrand & Melissa Siegel ask if "regularising" refugee protection—expanding legal pathways while limiting irregular routes—fosters unity. 💡 bit.ly/3CCNrabbit.lyReforms welcome?! This is where Germans agree on refugee and asylum migrationOn International Day of Human Fraternity, Tobias Hillenbrand and Melissa Siegel explore whether refugee policy can unite rather than divide in Germany 053
Reposted by Diego SalamaUnited Nations University @ununiversity.bsky.social · 02/02/2025APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON: @unumerit.bsky.social PhD Programme in Innovation, Economics, Governance & Development 📚 Two tracks are available: Dual Career (flexible format) and Full-time (four years). Apply by 15 February for the September 2025 intake: buff.ly/3Cznng8 #StudyAtUNU #PhD 052
Reposted by Diego SalamaUnited Nations University @ununiversity.bsky.social · 21/01/2025CLOSING SOON: UNU-MERIT Director #Vacancy 💼 @unumerit.bsky.social is looking for its next Director to lead and manage the institute and its strategic collaboration with @maastrichtu.bsky.social. Learn more and apply by 31 January 2025: careers.unu.edu/o/director-u... 064
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 24/01/2025⏳ Deadline Approaching! Apply for UNU-MERIT’s PhD Programme in Innovation, Economics, Governance & Sustainable Development. ✅ Full-time & dual career tracks 📅 Starts: September 2025 ⏰ Deadline: 15 February 2025 Join a dynamic research community shaping policy impact. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4fROa5t 032
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Do AI tools promise a new era of scientific breakthroughs—or risk deepening divides? In this @uk.theconversation.com article, UNU-MERIT’s Emanuele Pugliese discusses how AI is reshaping research, the risks of private control over these tools, & why equitable access matters. 💡https://bit.ly/40s7EbYbit.lyAI could usher in a golden age of research – but only if these cutting-edge tools aren’t restricted to a few major private companiesAI could concentrate capabilities in the hands of a relatively small number of organisations. 011
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 07/01/2025What does China’s export ban on gallium and germanium mean for industries like technology, defense, and renewable energy? In this @uk.theconversation.comarticle, UNU-MERIT’s Jorge Valverde-Carbonell examines its global implications and options for the US. 💡 theconversation.com/china-has-ba...theconversation.comChina has banned US exports of key minerals for computer chips – leaving Washington with limited optionsThe US could open up domestic mining, or try to recover more of the minerals through recycling of electronic waste. 021
Diego Salama @dsalama.bsky.social · 28/12/2024We are looking for our next Director! Come join our international community of scholars and lead one of @ununiversity.bsky.social’s Institutes working on innovation, public policy & development! #UNJobs 052
Diego Salama @dsalama.bsky.social · 18/12/2024🔗 Partnerships are the backbone of impactful research. @unumerit.bsky.social & @idos-research.bsky.social are joining forces to tackle global challenges—climate, migration, and development. Evidence-based insights strengthen multilateralism and drive sustainable solutions. 💡 More: bit.ly/4fm5RJB 130
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 18/12/2024On International Migrants Day, we reflect on migration as a global challenge and opportunity. Three UNU-MERIT researchers share insights on labour shortages, humanitarian migration & inclusive policies. 💡 Learn more: bit.ly/3OYQ4px 121
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 12/12/2024What kinds of topics do students learn about during our MSc in Public Policy & Human Development? UNU-MERIT's Talitha Dubow shares key points from her recent MPP lecture and explains how the programme supports our students: bit.ly/41uLTcq Applications are open now! 💫 031
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 06/12/2024#InvestInHumanity 305 million people need aid, yet less than one-third of 2025’s needs are met. UNU-MERIT’s Alexander Hunns reflects on the Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 & the challenges facing the humanitarian system, drawing on his experiences in Rwanda, Colombia, and Kenya. 💡 bit.ly/4f57Txu 031
Reposted by Diego SalamaTom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 04/12/2024The world is on fire. This is how we put it out. In our flagship annual overview, we make the case for US$47 billion to support 190 million people who need urgent humanitarian aid and safety. #InvestInHumanity shorturl.at/VnZV6 01814
Reposted by Diego SalamaUNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 04/12/2024🚨New Research Alert! How does understanding inequality shape preferences for redistribution? Can showing that inequality is avoidable boost support for equity? In their latest JEBO paper, Isabel Günther and our researcher Bruno Martorano explore these timely questions. 💡 Read here: bit.ly/49tmpOz 053
Reposted by Diego SalamaMario Scharfbillig @scharfbillig.bsky.social · 22/11/2024First day on #Bluesky, first post. 📯 We are looking for 600 scientists in various disciplines to join our team at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission! Deadline for application 10 December. Come and join us. 👇 europa.eu/!Gcjwkp #science #science4policy #career #EUJobseuropa.euScientific research administrators | EU CareersDo you have experience in scientific research? Would you like to start an international career within a multicultural and diverse team? If yes, then read on. 22318
Diego Salama @dsalama.bsky.social · 29/11/2024El Diario La Estrella 🇵🇦 me entrevistó para charlar sobre la #comunicación de la #ciencia y su importancia para el desarrollo sostenible; este fue el eje cardinal de las lecciones impartidas y aprendidas taller Reach & Turn que lideré con @dantelicona.com representado a @unumerit.bsky.social 🇺🇳laestrella.com.paPuentes para comunicar la cienciaHoy, con tanta información circulando velozmente en páginas web, redes sociales y aplicaciones de comunicación instantánea, el rigor y la claridad de la comunicación adquieren mayor relevancia, sobre ... 051
Reposted by Diego SalamaUN Environment Programme @unep.org · 29/11/2024New WFP 2025 Global Outlook Report outlines plans to assist the world’s most food-insecure people, including pushing for climate resilience plans to protect food supplies and livelihoods from the effects of the #ClimateCrisis: www.wfp.org/publications... 0187
Reposted by Diego SalamaMelissa Fleming @melissafleming.un.org · 26/11/2024The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is such welcome news. We hope that this puts an end to the violence, suffering & destruction both countries have been experiencing. The UN is offering to support implementation. news.un.org/en/story/202...news.un.orgUN welcomes ceasefire between Israel and LebanonThe United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. 13113
Reposted by Diego SalamaUN Environment Programme @unep.org · 24/11/2024 " #COP29 has delivered a hard-fought deal," said @ingerandersen.bsky.social, but "ambition and promises are only as good as the action and delivery that backs them up." Next: all eyes on the upcoming round of climate pledges: unep.org/news-and-stori… 2244
Reposted by Diego SalamaIPBES @ipbes.net · 19/11/2024Expanding ‘the Blue’ on Bluesky! United Nations agencies, programs and colleagues are joining the platform in growing numbers - so we created this starter pack to help us all connect: go.bsky.app/7payMrA 34515
Reposted by Diego SalamaMelissa Fleming @melissafleming.un.org · 12/11/2024UN Secretary-General António Guterres told leaders at the COP29 Climate Summit they must take immediate steps to cut emissions, safeguard people from climate chaos, & “tear down the walls to climate finance” in response to the 2024 “masterclass in climate destruction”. news.un.org/en/story/202...news.un.org‘Pay up or humanity will pay the price’, Guterres warns at COP29 climate summitUN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday that leaders gathered in Baku for the COP29 Climate Action Summit must take immediate steps to cut emissions, safeguard people from climate chaos,... 095
Reposted by Diego SalamaCedric de Coning @cdeconing.bsky.social · 17/11/2024#AdaptivePeacebuilding is an approach where peacebuilders, together with the people affected by conflict, actively engage in a structured process to sustain peace by engaging in inductive, iterative & adaptive Doing Whilst Learning 👉🏼 academic.oup.com/ia/article/9... 011