Intersections The Hague Institute for Global Justice Summer 2013 Current Work Interview Column Peace Palace Dr. Abiodun Dr. Madeleine K. Centenary Williams Albright Launch of “The Hague Focus on conflict prevention, The Quest for Global Justice Approach” rule of law and global governance Intersections | Summer 2013 Introduction | 3 Jozias van Aartsen Introduction During my tenure as Minister of With his broad experience in the varied Foreign Affairs I saw the need for a rich worlds of academia, peacekeeping community of major international think operations, the United Nations tanks in The Hague that could inform Secretariat, and the United States the work of the government entities Institute of Peace, he will be an inspiring and international organizations located leader for our young institute. in the city. This demand for policy research and innovative thinking has only increased over the past ten years. “ The Hague In addition, it is important for The Hague to host first-rate provides rich and internationally renowned think tanks that contribute to knowledge and fertile ground critical debates on peace and justice issues. The Hague Institute for Global for developing Justice was established precisely to provide an answer to this demand. innovative As an international city of peace approaches and justice, hosting a wealth of international organizations, non- to global governmental organizations, and multinational companies, The Hague challenges” provides rich and fertile ground for developing innovative approaches Our city considers it an honor to offer a to global challenges. By developing home to The Hague Institute for Global and fostering dialogue, interaction, Justice. I am confident that the Institute and cooperation, The Hague Institute will make a lasting contribution to global has a key role to play, in the city peace and justice. and internationally. The Institute is developing innovative, evidence-based, Jozias van Aartsen and policy-relevant projects with many Mayor of The Hague international partners. Internationally renowned experts, both scholars and practitioners, find their way to The Hague to attend sessions at its beautiful premises at Sophialaan. It is with great satisfaction that we welcome Dr. Abiodun Williams as the first president of The Hague Institute. 4 | Table of Contents The Hague Institute for Global Justice Intersections | Summer 2013 Table of Contents | 5 Table of Contents 3 Introduction Mayor Jozias van Aartsen 3 7 The Quest for Global Justice Dr. Madeleine K. Albright 8 Interview Dr. Abiodun Williams 11 Summer Internship Program Launched in 2013 12 Current Work Climate Change and Conflict Water Diplomacy Consortium 7 The Hague Approach: Achieving Sustainable Peacebuilding Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law From Fact-Finding to Evidence Transnational Governance and Global Justice Trainings 12 18 18 Peace Palace Centenary A Tradition of More Than 100 Years 19 Convening Power Three New Initiatives 20 Home to Experts Marco Lankhorst, Manuella Appiah, Thorsten Wetzling 8 24 Snapshots Dialogues, Meetings and Events 25 25 Towards Resource Sustainability Dick Benschop 20 26 Upcoming Events Calendar 6 | About The Hague Institute and the Advisory Council The Hague Institute for Global Justice Intersections | Summer 2013 Column | 7 About Dr. Madeleine K. Albright The Hague Advisory The Quest for Institute Council Global Justice The Hague Institute is an independent, The Advisory Council of The Hague Institute for I am honored to serve as Chair of the Almost every crisis or issue has unique nonpartisan institution that fosters innovative Global Justice, consisting of authorities from the Advisory Council of The Hague Institute aspects, and time and technology have a interdisciplinary policy research and development world of international relations, acts as a strategic for Global Justice. The Institute is young way of rendering past precedents obsolete. as well as professional skills training regarding sounding board for the president of the Institute. but its mission is timeless because peace, security, and global justice. Established in the search for global justice has many 2011 by the Municipality of The Hague and Hague- Members are: dimensions and no end point. “ True justice is based academic institutions, with support from It commences from a platform of law the Dutch government, the Institute employs Dr. Madeleine K. Albright (Chair) and moral understanding and quickens not an abstract internal and external policy experts to conduct Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group and former Secretary or slows depending on the energy, will, research, implement practical projects, and of State of the United States of America and priorities of the world community concept convene conferences, seminars, and roundtables and the leaders within that community. for practitioners and scholars. Jozias van Aartsen The Hague Institute is designed to spur but rather Mayor of the Municipality of The Hague and former Minister progress in this pursuit. It is based on the of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands thesis that local justice is influenced by something that global standards and that local injustice, Professor Louise O. Fresco if unaddressed, can quickly undermine makes a tangible Professor Sustainable Development at the University of Amsterdam world norms. The Institute is practical in and former Assistant Director-General, Agriculture Department, FAO its outlook, seeking to use its resources and positive to address specific and clearly defined Professor Igor S. Ivanov needs. Its approach is interdisciplinary, difference in Professor at Moscow State Institute for International Relations recognizing that solutions — if they are and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia to last — must be comprehensive. people’s lives” The Institute is also dedicated to the full Dr. Marwan Muasher involvement of local stakeholders, because The result is a constant need for Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for true justice is not an abstract concept but innovation, education, and the pooling International Peace and former Minister of Foreign Affairs and rather something that makes a tangible of experiences to close institutional gaps former Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan and positive difference in people’s lives. and develop fresh ideas. This is certainly the case in the quest for global justice and Shashi Tharoor During my career both in and outside here The Hague Institute has the potential Author, United Nations peacekeeper, refugee worker, human of government service, I have paid to play a vital trailblazing role. To that rights activist, Minister of State for Human Resource Development much attention to the various tools end, it has begun with extraordinary skill and former Minister of State for External Affairs for the Indian that are available to policymakers and will surely – if given the support it government, Member of Parliament when addressing complex problems. deserves – lead us all in the direction of Sometimes, the appropriate instruments a more humane and equitable world. H.E. Judge Abdulqawi A. Yusuf are obvious, well-established, and Judge at the International Court of Justice effective. More often, however, a certain Dr. Madeleine K. Albright degree of improvisation is required. Chair of the Advisory Council 8 | Interview The Hague Institute for Global Justice Intersections | Summer 2013 Interview | 9 Interview Career Highlights Dr. Abiodun Williams • Senior Vice President of the Center for Conflict Management at the Dr. Abiodun Williams United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC, 2011 – 2012 • Vice President of USIP’s Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, 2008 – 2011 Dr. Abiodun Williams assumed the presidency of The Hague Institute • Associate Dean of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies for Global Justice on January 1 of this year. He is the first President of the at the National Defense University in Washington, DC, 2007 - 2008 Institute and has had a long international career holding senior positions • Director of Strategic Planning for United Nations Secretaries-General in academia, the United Nations, and most recently the United States Institute Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan, 2001 - 2007 • of Peace where he led USIP’s work in major conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Senior Political and Humanitarian positions in peacekeeping operations in the Balkans and Haiti, 1994 – 2000 Pakistan, Libya, Iraq, Tunisia and Egypt. Intersections met him for a talk about his move from Washington, DC to The Hague and his plans for Other positions: Appointed to the Executive Board of the Institute for Global Leadership at Tufts University, 2013. Elected Chair of the Academic The Hague Institute. Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), 2012. Awards: Several Awards, including the Dr. Jean Mayer Global Citizenship Award from Tufts University and the Constantine E. Maguire Medal from Georgetown University. What are your first impressions in this new and prevention is possible, it is still difficult to get policymakers does not compromise its potential for innovation, growth, in stabilization and reconstruction in conflict-affected position? to muster the political will to take preventive action in advance or flexibility. We will focus on three thematic priorities — situations. of crises and conflicts. The final challenge is promoting the rule conflict prevention, rule of law and global governance — and It is a privilege and a rare opportunity to lead and build a new