The relativist argument that Hun Sen’s corruption is better than King Sihanouk’s ineptitude, Lon Nol’s civil war, and Pol Pot’s genocide is no longer acceptable for people born long after these other leaders’ times in power.

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.

There is little prospect of soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army splashing ashore along the Taiwanese coast in the immediate future. But the perceived need in Beijing to reclaim the island as part of China’s return to great power status means that the risk of conflict is likely to grow in the years ahead.

The global community will continue to be faced with the issue of migration, as the increased influx of intra-state violence will only add to the growing numbers of displaced persons.

As conflict in Yemen continues unabated, a humanitarian crisis continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate.

Togo has ratified major human rights instruments, however the country has yet to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

The Kurds have been among the greatest victims of history.

Journalists, bloggers and other activists face a variety of criminal charges which defy credibility.

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

In a world ever more interconnected by the internet, what are the main problems that actors deal with?