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Book Release: Race & National Security, Professor Matiangai Sirleaf ed.

Featuring contributions from Professors Matiangai Sirleaf (ed.), Andrea Armstrong, Asli Bâli, Monica Bell, Adelle Blackett, Noura Erakat, James Gathii, Margaret Hu, Yuvraj Joshi,…

At UNGA and Beyond, the World Is Already Turning a Blind Eye to Cambodia’s Stolen Election

Hun Manet's father, Hun Sen, selected him as prime minister last month. He's finding support at the U.N. and with U.S. companies.

Ethiopia’s Conflict Is Spreading, But UN Human Rights Council May End Expert Investigation Anyway

EU presses to let mandate end despite commission finding that “past and current abuses in these four regions demand further investigation.”
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Congress Should Pass the SAFEGUARD Act to Overhaul Arms Sales Law and Protect Human Rights

The SAFEGUARD Act provides a pathway for Congress to push for accountability for the violence linked to U.S. arms sales.

Baby on Board! How Kleptocrats and Associates Use Family Members to Evade Sanctions

In many countries, it is possible for young children -- even babies -- to be corporate shareholders, offering a workaround for their parents.
Tucker Carlson speaks during the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) Feszt on August 7, 2021 in Esztergom, Hungary. The multiday political event was organized by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), a privately managed foundation that had recently received more than $1.7 billion in government money and assets. The leader of its main board is Balazs Orban, who is not related to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, but was a state secretary in the prime minister's office at the time and currently serves as his political director. Balazs Orban said at the time that MCC's priority is promoting "patriotism" among the next generation of Hungary's leaders. In the foreground of the photo is a woman, seen from behind, holding a dog and wearing a red hat that, according to another photo in the series, says, "Tucker MAGA." (Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images)

Tucker Carlson, Viktor Orbán and the Anti-Democracy Playbook

Americans should pay attention to how Hungary lost its democracy, as their own leaders on the right embrace a similar course.
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Senator Tuberville’s Folly, and the Senate’s

Senator Tuberville's hold on nominations in the U.S. armed forces underscores longstanding problems with the confirmation process.
Protestors Carry Portraits Of Iranian Woman Mahsa Amini

As the Government Turns Up the Heat, Iranians Need the World’s Support

Today, the international community should center its focus on the widespread, systematic abuse against women and girls in Iran and commit to coordinated action aimed at justice…

Openings for Biden in the Inaugural US-Central Asia Summit at UNGA

Russia and China notwithstanding, serious ties should balance interests in regional cooperation, civil society, and security assistance.
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Afghan Evacuation and Resettlement: Two Years Later There’s Still Work To Do

U.S. allies evacuated from Afghanistan still need support as they work against deadlines and bureaucracy. Congress can help.
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How to Get Away With Crimes Against Humanity: The Statutory Gap in US Law

Congress can bring justice for victims of crimes against humanity by passing a statute with universal jurisdiction.
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Gender Persecution: Addressing Rights Violations through International Criminal Law

The International Criminal Court's policy on gender persecution covers a wide range of rights under international law.
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