Bibi Hakim Women in Security

The Human Dimension and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda: What the Guyana-Venezuela Conflict Means for NATO Security

As Guyana emerges as a strategic energy partner, the rapid expansion of its oil sector and heightened tensions along the Essequibo border are reshaping the country’s security landscape. This article examines how resource competition, migration, and militarization intersect with the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, highlighting the risks of gender-based violence, human trafficking, and underinvestment in critical social services.