Child trafficking during conflict continues to represent one of the most heartbreaking human rights issues of our time, with children manipulated into roles and subjected to abuse that deny them the well-being they deserve.

The US desperately needs a new mechanism for the deterrence of Russia, compliant with the complexity of the modern international environment.

The continual and worsening use of cluster munitions has resulted in global devastation, presenting a significant challenge to international humanitarian law and civilian safety.

The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has published its report Ukraine: a wake-up call. The paper outlines the central lessons of the Russia-Ukraine conflict for UK defence policy.

The IPS has allegedly long been responsible for severe human rights violations, with decades of reports revealing an intricate system that not only disregards international legal standards, but actively perpetuates violence, psychological abuse and inhumane living conditions against thousands of people.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania saw the signs that Russia was preparing its society for a large-scale war with the West, and they knew it could have occurred in their countries – but it was Ukraine who fell victim to Russia’s expansionist ambitions.

The highly militaristic nature of the North Korean-Russian alliance can escalate the tensions on the Korean peninsula, making it a global concern.

The escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has caused a heightened and critical concern for regional stability. If Hamas is joined by Hezbollah in an all-out armed conflict with Israel, the lives lost, and damage done will multiply to unimaginable levels.

Power game conundrums, widespread corruption, and an active peace support mission are all considerable barriers for any country seeking to enter the EU.

It can be stated that the law 'On Foreign Agents' writes off almost the entire path Georgia has gone through to be regarded as an aspiring EU member since it hints at hostility to this institution. Yet the protests in the country can be regarded as the catalyst for potential political change.