Human Rights
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Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: Don’t Ignore the Religious Dimensions
The changing nature of how religion intersects with political protest reveals much about how the country as a whole is changing, and what its future holds.
Ukraine’s Pandemic-Era Obligations to Civilians in Crimea and Donbas Under Humanitarian Law
Russia is not the sole State with such responsibilities. As the displaced sovereign, Ukraine retains certain residual obligations towards its citizens.
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: Inside Karen State
The coup has been a "nightmare" for democracy supporters across Myanmar - but for those in Karen State, protests have brought cautious hope and unity. A view from the ground.
Biden’s First 100 Days on Immigration: A Test of Leadership
The president may ultimately be judged not on any so-called border “crisis,” but for whether he remains true to his principles in the face of opposition.
A Letter to President Biden from a Former Intelligence Officer: Close Guantanamo Bay
There is shame in the knowing. There is greater shame in knowing, and doing nothing. Mr. President, you can do something. End this horrible era of American history.
Do Economic Sanctions in Response to Gross Human Rights Abuses Do Any Good?
Sanctions on both Myanmar and China, for example, can have an impact in mitigating abuses, albeit in different ways.
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: “In Accordance with the Law” – How the Military Perverts Rule of Law to Oppress Civilians
The Tatmadaw have used the concept of "law" to justify both arbitrary violence against anti-coup protestors and the coup itself. But what would true "rule of law" mean in Myanmar?
Indian Supreme Court’s Stance on the Deportation of Rohingya Refugees Violates International Law
The Indian Supreme Court’s refusal to implement its international law obligations has dented the hopes of thousands of Rohingyas who continue to seek refuge in India.
Biden’s Decision to Pull Troops From Afghanistan Risks a Major Refugee Crisis
The US needs a global plan in the event brutal Taliban rule returns -- or even seems likely. An exodus risks upturning Iran, Turkey, and the EU.
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: Echoes of the Past, Crises of the Moment, Visions of the Future
The Feb. 1 coup opened the latest front in a historic battle for democracy and peace. Today, we launch a series on the coup, its context, and what the future may hold for Myanmar.
Recognizing the Armenian Genocide Marks a Historic Turning Point in American Foreign Policy
In a significant break with his predecessors, President Joe Biden formally recognized the Armenian Genocide on April 24, the annual day of remembrance for the massacres.
National Security This Week at the United Nations (April 16-23)
Guilty Verdict in Derek Chauvin’s Trial in the Killing of George Floyd Welcomed by U.N. On April 20, Derek Chauvin, a White former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted…