Human Security Centre Human Rights and International Security Research

History bears witness that controversy and disagreement with the United Nations should not be met with calls to defund the U.N., which can and will result in the world turning a blind eye to mass atrocities occurring daily.

By voting to create a Joint Investigative Mechanism to bring the Syrian perpetrators to justice, the UN is furthering the enforcement of the “red line” initially established by President Obama.

Governmental weakness not only threatens the security of Libya, but also the security of Europe due to Libya’s proximity across the Mediterranean.

Nigeria’s new president faces a large uphill battle with Boko Haram that involves more than just military tactics

More than 1,750 people have died thus far in 2015 from their attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea and enter Europe

The capability of reaching a final nuclear agreement is in constant jeopardy as long as President Obama continues to implement the Obama Doctrine in spite of sharp opposition from stakeholders both at home and abroad.

The conflict in Yemen is one that began in 2004, but greatly escalated in the fall of 2014 when the rebel group known as the Houthis increased their attacks on the Yemeni government

Could Nigeria's recent presidential election cause a shift in power resulting in a return to power of oppressive military leadership?

Over the past year, Turkey has taken several stances against what have otherwise been broadly held Western policy positions.

The civil war in Darfur will most likely continue to escalate as the violent acts of rebel groups and an uncooperative government remain unpunished.