“Only when Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria fall, can we begin to talk about the beginning of the end of the physical territorial state. We already have plenty of evidence, that… Continue reading
“The Amnesty [Act]’s major limitation was the reintegration component … As a disarmament tool [the Amnesty Act] was excellent.” How were former LRA-combatants reintegrated back into society after the Amnesty Act (2000)? Mr… Continue reading
Linda Polman is a freelance journalist who has been covering peacebuilding and humanitarian aid in the aftermath of war for over 20 years. In War Games (2008) she describes the negative consequences of… Continue reading
Amos Guiora warns that the current American use of drones creates a deeply troubling paradigm. Guiora is Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Global Justice at the S.J. Quinney College of Law… Continue reading
How has the War on Terror impacted the global sense of hope and optimism of the 1990s? Mary Kaldor (Professor of Global Governance at the London School of Economics) explains how visions of a world… Continue reading
Irene Khan explains that informal justice systems like village jirgas enjoy popularity with many Afghans. How can the formal justice system best engage with informal structures? Ms Khan is currently the Director-General of the International… Continue reading
Arjan Hehenkamp (general director of Médecines Sans Frontières NL) describes how the work of medical professionals has become increasingly dangerous in the ‘new wars’ as described by Mary Kaldor. Humanitarian aid in New Wars:… Continue reading
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are growing more powerful. How will that affect global politics? These powers traditionally support a strong interpretation of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the principle of non-intervention.… Continue reading
As the civil war in Syria drags on, MSF tries to provide humanitarian support. Arjan Hehenkamp (general director of Médecines Sans Frontières NL) describes the needs and the difficulty of humanitarian work. Providing… Continue reading
Irene Khan explains how the International Development Law Organization tries to promote the Rule of Law in Afghanistan. Ms Khan is currently the Director-General of the International Development Law Organization. Before this she was Secretary… Continue reading
