In the past two years in particular, Romanians have seen what their taking to the streets can achieve. It is time, however, that the mobilisation that has been so successful in bringing temporary changes about goes further, and aims for something more permanent.

The rate of natural disasters has risen dramatically in the past two years, causing increasing risk of destruction every year. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, since 1990, natural disasters have affected roughly 217 million annually. The economic ...

Despite its shortfalls, the UN Human Rights Council remains a critical element in the international community’s ability to protect and promote human rights.

On 14 June, the mandate of EULEX – the European Union's mission focused on assisting and supporting Kosovo's authorities in enforcing the rule of law – will come to an end. The mission will not end on a positive tone, but a new monitoring and advisory role could help improve on the current situation.

With almost a year having past since the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, now is a timely opportunity to examine the agreement's significance.

The Human Security Centre is pleased to announce that the All Party Parliamentary Group for Yemen has launched its report into the ongoing conflict in the country.

The road towards justice in the Western Balkans is still long, but it is not an impossible one – and if reconciliation is to be achieved, the ICTY needs to start being seen as merely the beginning of this road.

For decades, Washington has made Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program the focus of its attention. But broadening the focus of sanctions to include humanitarian abuses is appropriate given the horrendous conditions in North Korea.

The effectiveness of South African mercenaries in the fight against Boko Haram has led to an increase in support for the use of Public Military Companies. But there is a need for appropriate regulation to ensure they do not become part of the problem.

Islamic democracy is not democracy, and absolute security is not liberty.