The joint application to the ICJ by Canada and the Netherlands, alongside the international efforts to bring Iranian and Syrian military officials to account for alleged war crimes at the ICC, mark significant steps toward achieving justice and accountability for the victims of the long-lasting Syrian conflict.

If a compromise with the new government can be found, and if the new leaders will be predisposed to the democratic advancement and eradication of authoritarian mechanisms, there should be room for internal institutional change.

Japan and Hong Kong share deep-rooted commercial and cultural ties. Hong Kong’s younger generation appear to hold a much more favourable view of Japan than their forebears.

Addressing the root causes of the crisis, including socio-economic insecurity and political tensions, is imperative for establishing lasting peace and security within the camp. The international community must remain committed to supporting humanitarian efforts, facilitating dialogue and advocating for the rights and dignity of the refugees.

October 1, 2023 HSC Deputy Director Dr Rowan Allport has had a comment piece on Taiwan’s unveiling of its new first Hai Kun-class submarine published in The Diplomat. In it, he examines how the type will contribute to the defense of ...

Considering the different political, historical, social and economic backgrounds of Cyprus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, as well as the nature and dynamics of each conflict, it is tough to give a concrete answer as to whether the Cypriot experience applies to these cases.

The IIMM is continuing to strengthen its relationships with key stakeholders and persist in expanding their already substantial evidence pile of war crimes.

It will take decades, if not centuries, to completely clear Ukraine of landmines, throughout which people will continue to be injured and killed.

The future of UK-Japan relations appears promising. With bilateral trade increasing again alongside far-reaching advances in security cooperation, this appears to be a trajectory that will not terminate anytime soon.

The global overview of the period between 2000 and 2022 reflects significant progress in providing safe drinking water and sanitation services to communities worldwide. Despite the increase in global population to a predicted 8 billion people, the number of individuals lacking at least basic drinking water services decreased from 1.2 billion to 703 million.