Human Rights
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In Lebanon, Elections Bring Cautious Hope – and an Uphill Battle for Reforms
Weakened incumbents and diaspora voting could allow the country to change direction after years of graft, mismanagement, and democratic decline.

In Alliance with Poland, U.S. Must Emphasize Refugee Protection
First-hand reporting from Poland highlights the need for refugee policies consistent with international and domestic law.

US, EU Face Higher Hurdles Now for Action Against Orbán’s Tightening Grip in Hungary
His landslide re-election and Russia's war on Ukraine makes pushback on the region's autocratization harder -- and more needed -- than ever.

The “Leahy Laws” and U.S. Assistance to Ukraine
For practical and principled reasons, human rights compliance will continue to be paramount for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.

How Cambodia’s Human Rights Crackdown Undermines Regional Security
The upcoming White House summit with ASEAN offers a chance for the US to press on human rights abuses and costly alliances with China.

Tunisia’s Democratic Backsliding and Economic Woes Illustrate the Limits of Transition
Transitional justice mechanisms confronted bad timing, political infighting, and demands for structural changes that drove the revolution.

Time for the International Community to Get Serious About Protecting Human Rights in Afghanistan
Important essay by Nasir A. Andisha, career diplomat and was Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, and Hamid A. Formuli, was Human Rights Section Head of Afghanistan's Permanent…

Opening Stages in UN Cybercrime Treaty Talks Reflect Human Rights Risks
The first session provided a valuable view into where States stand, what the convention may aim to achieve, and its political viability.

Звіт ОБСЄ про воєнні злочини в Україні: ключові висновки
Звіт знаменує собою наступний важливий крок на довгому шляху до повного усвідомлення протиправних…

The OSCE Report on War Crimes in Ukraine: Key Takeaways
Report analyzes possible violations of IHL and IHRL, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Still at War: The Forever War Legal Paradigm in Afghanistan
The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Time to Walk the Talk on Human Rights Abuses in India
Advocates call for targeted sanctions in connection with for egregious human rights violations in Uttar Pradesh.