HSC Publication
September 9, 2021
Counter-Extremism, HSC in the Media, Latest Articles, Parliamentary Evidence
9 September, 2021 The Human Security Centre has commented further on the situation in Afghanistan in the media and provided briefings for political leaders, with efforts led by Afghan-born Associate Fellow Roh Yakobi. On 16 August, Roh spoke to BBC ...
Read More »
Jessica Honan
September 2, 2021
Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
West Papua is not recognised by the UN to be a Non-Self-Governing Territory (NSGT). However, there have been ongoing violent and passive protests and movements calling for independence.
Read More »
Oliver Hegglin
September 1, 2021
Europe, Latest Articles, Opinion
Transport Aircraft should not be such a contentious issue, yet in Switzerland they are. Excuses presented by political parties and interest groups are a stain on the country’s humanitarian tradition and a betrayal to Swiss citizens abroad who are at the mercy of other states in times of need.
Read More »
Mette Kaalby Vestergaard
August 24, 2021
Africa, Counter-Extremism, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
While Burkina Faso has not in more recent times witnessed classic civil wars like other West African states, there are many similar traits between the current situation and a civil war with several groups including the government fighting internally.
Read More »
Rowan Allport
August 17, 2021
Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
17 August, 2021 HSC Deputy Director Dr Rowan Allport has had a comment piece on Taiwan’s approach to deterrence published in The Diplomat. In it, he examines how the Taipei government is developing a capability via both its domestic industry ...
Read More »
HSC Publication
August 15, 2021
Asia and Pacific, Counter-Extremism, HSC in the Media, Latest Articles
15 August, 2021 HSC Associate Fellow Roh Yakobi, who fled persecution by the Taliban at aged 12, has commented in the media regarding current developments in Afghanistan. Interviewed on Sky News, he said that the people in Afghanistan would now be forced ...
Read More »
Irena Baboi
August 13, 2021
Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
When it comes to the Euro-Atlantic region’s relations with Beijing, the former is likely to maintain a cautious approach. The People’s Republic of China needs to be kept in check, but a door for dialogue and collaboration must be kept open.
Read More »
Jack Davies
August 6, 2021
Economic Development, Environment and Energy, Latest Articles
The global food system must be consciously re-shaped and re-structured to be more productive, more resilient, less harmful and more equitable than it currently is. Ending food insecurity is within our power, but will take an immense effort, bold imagination, stubborn optimism and unprecedented cooperation.
Read More »
Jessica Honan
August 5, 2021
Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
The Charter of the United Nations, signed in 1945, is the constitutive instrument of the organisation, which provides for the powers invested in different bodies within the UN. However, the language is – as with most UN documents – aspirational, and its often vague nature is conducive to broad interpretations.
Read More »
Oliver Hegglin
July 8, 2021
Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
It may be possible that in the not-too distant future Switzerland will operate a helicopter fleet with a trio of models, one light, one medium and one heavy. Such a trio could theoretically cover any scenario the Swiss Armed Forces would be called upon to overcome. While the acquisition process will prove to be a challenge, acquiring heavy-lift helicopters would guarantee retaining the spectrum of capacities which will become more relevant and called upon in the future.
Read More »