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Democracies Must Stop Playing Games with Myanmar’s Representation at the United Nations
Member States that believe in human rights must take the necessary steps to give the Burmese people a voice at the United Nations.
UN Members Should Reject Sudan Junta’s Membership on the Human Rights Council
The country, now in the grip of a military regime, seeks a second term, and the African Union is complicit in supporting the bid.
Inching Forward but a Long Road Ahead to Achieve Justice for the Rohingya
Five years after the Myanmar military launched its clearance operation targeting the Rohingya in Rakhine State, the wheels of international justice continue slowly to turn. On…
The Failing Response to Violent Extremism in Africa – and the Need to Reform the International Approach
Militant groups recruit where predatory governments alienate youth, exclude vulnerable groups, and rule with violent impunity.
Anti-Coup Strategies Should Address Civilian Coup Allies
A robust anti-coup strategy must place the same pressures on civilian collaborators that military coup leaders face.
Preventing the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali from Falling into Irrelevance
With the UN Security Council considering renewal of MINUSMA's mandate, are there ways it can better address the range of security threats?
The US Needs a Global Anti-Coup Strategy
With partners, Washington can affect the calculus of local players and set an example of standing with local pro-democracy actors.
The People of Myanmar Need to Be Heard, Not Ostracized, on the International Stage
So far, U.N. bodies have boosted the legitimacy of the Myanmar junta (at the ICJ) or denied the Burmese people the right to be represented at all (at the Human Rights Council).…
A Transitional Period Constitutional Question in Sudan
Sudan's military derailed a transition to civilian control in October. The former Minister of Justice takes a deep dive into the legal ambiguity in key founding documents that…
From ‘8888’ to ‘2121’: A New Generation of Resistance in Myanmar
The attempted coup one year ago ushered in a new era for Myanmar. Where will it lead?
Senate Hearing on Sudan: Is the US Ready for a Needed Reset?
US policy, including sanctions, should reflect the new reality on the ground and the Biden administration's stated commitment to democracy.
For Sudan’s Democratic Imperative, the US and Others Must Intensify Support
How to curb the coup leaders and decisively support the people showing nonviolent dedication to freedom and democracy.