Writings
A selection of my other writings is available below:
Chapters in edited volumes
Chen, E. & Coleman, K. (2024). “Reinvigorating UN Peacekeeping.” In Kornprobst, M. & Redo, S. (Eds.), Reinvigorating the UN (pp. 131-150). Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781032707648-10
Book reviews
Chen, E. (2024). Blue helmet bureaucrats: United Nations peacekeeping and the reinvention of colonialism, 1945–1971: by Margot Tudor, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2023, 310 pp., £85.00, ISBN 9781009264921. International Peacekeeping, 32(1), 156–158. https://doi-org.proxy.library.nyu.edu/10.1080/13533312.2024.2394871
Policy publications
2026
Chen, E. (2026, January 8). The US Memo on Withdrawing from UN Organizations Is More Bark Than Bite. IPI Global Observatory. https://theglobalobservatory.org/2026/01/the-us-memo-on-withdrawing-from-un-organizations-is-more-bark-than-bite/
2025
Chen, E. (2025, September 30). UN80: The Secretary-General’s Revised Budget Will Do More Harm Than Good. IPI Global Observatory. https://theglobalobservatory.org/2025/09/un80-the-secretary-generals-revised-budget-will-do-more-harm-than-good/
Chen, E. (2025). Managing Peace Operations: How to Exit the Groundhog Day Time Loop of Peace Operations Reform. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/managing-peace-operations/
Chen, E (2025, May 21). Reflecting on the 2025 Peacekeeping Ministerial. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/reflections-on-the-2025-peacekeeping-ministerial/
Chen, E. (2025, February 21). Preparing for the Worst Case for UN Assessed Funding Under Trump 2.0. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/preparing-for-the-worst-case-for-un-assessed-funding-under-trump-2-0/
2024
Chen, E. (2024, November 21). What Might Be in Store for the United Nations under a Second Trump Presidency? IPI Global Observatory. https://theglobalobservatory.org/2024/11/what-might-be-in-store-for-the-united-nations-under-a-second-trump-presidency/
Chen, E. (2024). A New Vision for Peace Operations (Or how I learned to stop worrying and love Christmas tree mandates). New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/a-new-vision-for-peace-operations/
Chen, E. (2024, September 24). ‘Recommit to Multilateralism': What to Expect from the Summit of the Future". Global Policy. https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/24/09/2024/recommit-multilateralism-what-expect-summit-future
Chen, E. (2024). Easier Said than Done: Overcoming Coherence Challenges Within the United Nations System. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/overcoming-coherence-challenges-within-the-un/
Chen, E. (2024). The Liquidity Crisis at the United Nations: How We Got Here and Possible Ways Out. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/the-liquidity-crisis-at-the-united-nations-how-we-got-here-and-possible-ways-out/
Chen, E. (2024, May 23). Gaza: Assessing Options for the UN's Role for the Day After. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/gaza-assessing-options-for-the-uns-role-for-the-day-after/
Chen, E. (2024, March 11) Sorry, Ambassador Bolton. U.S. membership in the UN is burden-sharing at its best. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/sorry-ambassador-bolton-us-membership-at-the-un-is-burden-sharing-at-its-best/
Chen, E. (2024). Next Steps on the Financing of African Peace Support Operations: Unpacking Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023). New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/next-steps-on-the-financing-of-african-peace-support-operations/
Chen, E., Yohannes, D., Dessu, M., Liaga, E., & Belay, T. (2024). A New Approach to United Nations Peace Operations: Pathways for Demand-Driven Interventions. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/a-new-approach-to-united-nations-peace-operations-pathways-for-demand-driven-interventions/
Chen, E. (2024, January 31). How can the UN Best Support Kenya’s Mission to Haiti? Delay Provides Time to Reflect. IPI Global Observatory. https://theglobalobservatory.org/2024/01/how-can-the-un-best-support-kenyas-mission-to-haiti-delay-provides-time-to-reflect/
2023
Chen, E. (2023). Not a Silver Bullet: The Push for Assessed Contributions for African-led Peace Support Operations. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/not-a-silver-bullet-the-push-for-assessed-contributions-for-african-led-peace-support-operations/
Chen, E. (2023, July 24). The MINUSMA Liquidation Process Unpacked. IPI Global Observatory. https://theglobalobservatory.org/2023/07/the-minusma-liquidation-process-unpacked/
Chen, E., Cliffe, S., Friedman, D., Francuz, B., Monnier, C., & Williams, M. (2023). Managing Opportunities, Challenges, and Expectations for the New Agenda for Peace. New York University Center on International Cooperation. https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/managing-opportunities-challenges-and-expectations-for-the-new-agenda-for-peace/
Chen, E. & McCrone, F. (2023). Renewable Energy & the United Nations: A Green Spark for Peace in South Sudan. Stimson Center. https://www.stimson.org/2023/renewable-energy-and-the-united-nations-a-green-spark-for-peace-in-south-sudan/
2022
Chen, E. (2022). Expanded Regular Budget Funding and a Grant-Making Mandate for UNOCT. Global Center on Cooperative Security. https://www.globalcenter.org/resource/expanded-regular-budget-funding-and-a-grant-making-mandate-for-unoct/
Aynte, A. & Chen, E. (2022). Powering Ahead: The United Nations and Somalia’s Renewable Energy Opportunity. Stimson Center. https://www.stimson.org/2022/powering-ahead-the-united-nations-and-somalias-renewable-energy-opportunity/
2021
Chen, E. (2021). Financing for Peacebuilding in Peace Operations and Transition Contexts. Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping & Peacebuilding. https://www.cccpa-eg.org/publications-details/979