The Rest Is Politics: Leading 45. Dr Comfort Ero: Resolving deadly conflicts & reforming the UN
Nov 13, 2023
Dr Comfort Ero, CEO of the Crisis Group, discusses the role of the international community in conflict resolution and the relevance of the United Nations. They explore topics such as the failures of peacemaking efforts, the challenges of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the need for UN reform.
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Comfort Ero's Upbringing and Education
- Comfort Ero's parents, Nigerian immigrants to the UK, prioritized education.
- Her father envisioned her in medicine or law, but she chose international relations, influenced by the political climate of the late 80s.
Comfort Ero's Childhood in Nigeria
- Ero was sent to Nigeria at age two to live with extended family, returning to the UK around age six.
- She grew up on the Lagos campus and felt blessed by having multiple parental figures in her life.
Decline of the Liberal Global Order
- The post-Cold War optimism for a liberal global order dissolved after the Arab Spring.
- Negotiator settlements became rare, with few successful examples like Colombia and Mindanao.