France

Journalists wearing face masks stand outside of the temporary courtroom set up on September 2, 2021, inside the Palais de Justice of Paris - Paris' courthouse, ahead of the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks' trial scheduled to be held on September 8, 2021. Some set up cameras.

France’s `V13′ Trial for the 2015 Paris Terror Attacks: Managing Victims’ Expectations

The trial poses unique challenges for its scale, nature, media attention, and the participation of more than 1,800 victims as “civil” parties.

Sep. 8, 2021 Jeanne Sulzer and Clémence Witt

A general view shows the Lafarge Cement Syria (LCS) cement plant in Jalabiya, some 30 kms from Ain Issa, in northern Syria, in February 19, 2018.

Corporate Criminal Liability for International Crimes: France and Sweden Are Poised To Take Historic Steps Forward

The growing trend seeking to hold corporations liable for their role in human rights abuses abroad is gaining new momentum.

Sep. 6, 2021 Victoria Riello and Larissa Furtwengler

Temel Atacocugu wipes tears with a tissue as he speaks on behalf of the injured during the National Remembrance Service at Christchurch Arena on March 13, 2021 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Another person stands nearby with a hand on his shoulder in a comforting manner.

On Christchurch Call Anniversary, a Step Closer to Eradicating Terrorism Online?

Governments, including now the US, and companies take stock on the second anniversary of the New Zealand mosque shootings.

May 21, 2021 Courtney C. Radsch

Protesters wave French flags and signs written in French as they march near the Gare du Nord, in Paris to protest against Islamophobia, on November 10, 2019. A cloud of smoke rises behind them.

Conscience Wars in France?

Culture wars is an expression that was first popularized in U.S. politics by sociologist James Hunter in the early 1990s. While France traditionally prides itself in refusing the…

May 5, 2021 Stéphanie Hennette Vauchez

The “Police Nationale” sign at the entrance of the police station of Champigny-sur-Marne, outside Paris, on the evening after it was attacked by around 40 people launching fireworks.

The French Global Security Law: Security or Liberties?

When it comes to the Global Security Law Proposal, which is currently being discussed by the French Parliament, it seems that France is choosing security before liberties.

Apr. 15, 2021 Auriane Dirou

A screen shot from the UN Security Council’s Arria-Formula meeting on February 24, 2021 held via Zoom.

Self-Defense Against Non-State Actors: All Over the Map

Insights from UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting

Mar. 24, 2021 Adil Ahmad Haque

Presidential guards with large weapons stand guard near a campaign poster leaning against a wall with children sitting on top. The poster shows incumbent president during his opening campaign rally for the presidential election in Bangui, on December 12 2020.

Alarms Raised in Central African Republic: Pre-Election Fighting Threatens Civilians and Fragile Peace

Ahead of elections this weekend, risks of a dramatic escalation of violence and political crisis in Central African Republic. What you need to know.

Dec. 25, 2020 Abdoul Aziz Sali, Anjli Parrin and 2 more

A Russian peacekeeper gestures in the yard of the 12th-13th century Orthodox Dadivank Monastery on November 16, 2020, after the monastery was put under Russia's protection as part of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The Armenia-Azerbaijan Ceasefire Terms: A Tenuous Hope for Peace

Is the agreement on Nagorno-Karabakh sufficient to create a bridge to a lasting peace, or will its weaknesses reignite the fighting?

Nov. 27, 2020 Noah Ringler

Russian troops check their equipment in their Armoured Personnel carrier (APC) stationed in front of the 12th-13th century Orthodox Dadivank Monastery, outside the town of Kalbajar on November 15, 2020, after the monastery was put under their protection during the military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

After Russia’s Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire, Could Turkey Step Up Next for a Lasting Peace?

Despite his confrontational approach, Erdoğan has a pragmatic streak and knows he needs to adjust his politics to address the country’s international isolation.

Nov. 16, 2020 Kemal Kirişci and Behlül Özkan

France's president Emmanuel Macron (L) and Chad's president Idriss Deby shake hands as they hold a press conference at the presidential palace in N'Djamena, on December 23, 2018.

Chad’s Counterterrorism Support Abroad Drives Repression and Discontent at Home

The international community should ensure Chad’s military participation in countering terrorism does not come at the expense of freedoms for its citizens.

Sep. 10, 2020 Eugène Le-Yotha Ngartebaye

Pedestrians look on as a tank is transported on a truck in the streets of N'Djamena on January 3, 2020, upon their return after a months-long mission fighting Boko Haram in neighbouring Nigeria.

Counterterrorism Assistance to Chad for the Sahel: The Price the People Pay

With an influx of international security aid has come diplomatic cover for government corruption, impunity, and the consolidation of power.

Sep. 2, 2020 Olivier Guiryanan

A Lebanese protester waves a national flag amid clashes with security forces in the vicinity of Parliament in central Beirut on August 10, 2020.

Lebanon’s Peace Cartel is Irredeemable – How Donors Choose to Help Can Tip the Scales

Who controls aid matters for the immediate disaster response and for the leverage of those who have suffered the disaster against those who enabled it.

Aug. 12, 2020 Kurt Bassuener