The 2019 IAEA general conference offered a refreshing demonstration of commitment and support for an international organisation.
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Alexa Reith October 28, 2019 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The 2019 IAEA general conference offered a refreshing demonstration of commitment and support for an international organisation.
Read More »Nova Daban August 15, 2019 Global Governance and Human Rights, Iraq and Syria, Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa
With Turkey going against US and western policy in Syria, alongside continuing to pivot towards Russia, it may be time to punish them and kick them out of NATO.
Read More »Alexa Reith August 12, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
Between 28 and 29 June 2019, Japan hosted the 14th annual G20 summit. Occurring at a time of peaking international tensions – particularly in terms of trade and environmental issues – the 2019 summit tested the resolve and priorities of the international community.
Read More »Alexa Reith July 5, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
In May 2019, the OHCHR released a report that concluded North Korea was failing to provide its citizens with a number of basic rights – including an adequate standard of living.
Read More »Alexa Reith May 6, 2019 Africa, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
The horrific scale of fatalities and types of crimes committed in Rwanda in 1994, shocked the globe and rightly triggered powerful shifts in reform and practice for the international domain.
Read More »Irena Baboi February 7, 2019 Europe, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
Even if the current protests fail to achieve their goals in the short-term, they are yet another signal that the status quo is unfeasible in the long-term. With European Union candidate status come Western-level demands and expectations – and the Serbian people's tolerance for a self-serving leadership has reached its limit.
Read More »Alexa Reith February 4, 2019 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Religion and Politics, Sub-Saharan Africa
With the first month of 2019 already concluded, the triumphs and shortfalls of 2018 appear increasingly distant, with new issues and priorities quickly taking their place. However, with many governments only recently returning to full function after their New Year breaks, now is an opportune time to reflect on the year that was and contemplate what lies ahead for 2019.
Read More »Irena Baboi September 11, 2018 Europe, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
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.
Read More »admin July 31, 2018 Counter-Extremism, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
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 ...
Read More »Alexa Reith July 27, 2018 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
Despite its shortfalls, the UN Human Rights Council remains a critical element in the international community’s ability to protect and promote human rights.
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