How should we think about a mass exodus of Palestinians from Gaza? Elizabeth N. Saunders and Kelly M. Greenhill - October 20, 2023 Governments and non-state actors use mass migration as a tool of war.
Sudan’s civilian leader resigned. Now the military has sole control of the government. Gerrit Kurtz - January 10, 2022 The October coup is faltering — here’s why
Sudan’s military has seized control. Will pro-democracy protests continue? Jeffrey Sachs - October 26, 2021 The military disbanded the joint council that has been overseeing the transition to democracy.
What would bring stability after the death of Chad’s president? Daniel Eizenga - June 1, 2021 Neighboring countries have successfully managed political change without the military stepping in
Chad’s president lived and died by the gun. Will the country shift away from militarized rule? Marielle Debos - May 7, 2021 Chad has a long history of armed conflicts. That doesn’t mean it’s a country of warriors.
Sudan’s military shut down a mutiny. What does that mean for the democratic transition? Jean-Baptiste Gallopin - January 19, 2020 Dismantling the former security services won’t be easy
To end mass protests, Sudan has cut off Internet access nationwide. Here’s why. Steven Feldstein - June 13, 2019 It’s a very costly strategy.
Trump changed U.S. policy toward Libya. This is why it matters. Mieczysław P. Boduszyński and Christopher K. Lamont - May 2, 2019 The Trump administration’s about-face on Libya leaves few options in the face of a dramatic escalation of violence.
Sudan’s upheaval is the latest example of a ‘gray-zone coup’ Nandita Balakrishnan - April 17, 2019 Autocrats learned “coup-proofing” — and militaries learned negotiating.
Generals overthrew Sudan’s president, Bashir, but they can’t agree on what comes next Naunihal Singh - April 15, 2019 Demonstrators march with national flags during a rally demanding a
Sudan ousted two autocrats in three days. Here’s what’s next. Mai Hassan and Ahmed Kodouda - April 15, 2019 Protesters want a civilian transition government. That hasn’t happened.
Protests in Sudan are escalating. Here’s what you need to know. Jean-Baptiste Gallopin - April 10, 2019 As the country marks 100 days of the protest movement, members of Sudan’s armed and security forces face a critical choice: Rebel against their government or stay loyal to the president.
The U.S. revoked the visa for the ICC prosecutor. That bodes poorly for international criminal justice. Judith Kelley - April 8, 2019 If the U.S. doesn’t respect international law, why should other nations?
Sudan’s unlawful state of emergency Rebecca Hamilton and Nasredeen Abdulbari - March 4, 2019 President Omar al-Bashir declared a year-long state of emergency as protesters in Sudan continue to demand change.
Recent protests in Sudan are much more than bread riots Zachariah Mampilly and Nisrin Elamin - December 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_82007" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People chanted slogans during a protest
Here’s what can undermine peacekeeping missions Allard Duursma - December 18, 2018 [caption id="attachment_53427" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.N. peacekeeping forces patrol during presidential
John Bolton attacked the ICC. Cooperating with it might be a better way to protect U.S. interests. Terrence Chapman and Stephen Chaudoin - September 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77756" align="aligncenter" width="960"] National security adviser John Bolton criticizes
The International Criminal Court was established 20 years ago. Here’s how. Heidi Haddad - July 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75719" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga hears the
Private military contractors aren’t going to do a better job in Afghanistan. Here’s why. Deborah Avant - July 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60837" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. forces and Afghan security police
Why international justice still faces roadblocks Richard Dicker - June 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60187" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Flags fly outside of the United
The Lord’s Resistance Army is finally weakening in central Africa. This could dismantle it. Paul Ronan and Ledio Cakaj - December 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50714" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Children cheer as troops from the
Calls for prosecuting war crimes in Syria are growing. Is international justice possible? Mark Kersten - October 14, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47881" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Syrian volunteers carry an injured person
Boko Haram’s internal rift probably isn’t good news. Here’s why. Hilary Matfess - August 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45643" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Nigerian woman who escaped her
Yes, Central African Republic is a real country. But it’s a very different kind of country. Tatiana Carayannis and Louisa Lombard - June 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42268" align="aligncenter" width="303"] (Courtesy of the authors)[/caption] When ousted
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights Elise Keppler - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
Sudan’s president was indicted. Why isn’t he paying any price? Mark Kersten - May 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41107" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir laughs
Here’s how to catch atrocities and human rights violations. (We’re looking at you, Burundi.) Ralph Clem - February 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35873" align="aligncenter" width="548"] A satellite image released on Jan.
How can universities deal with racism? Learn from war zones. Mark Massoud - December 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33199" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Students gather at the entrance of
Sudan, South Africa and the future of the International Criminal Court in Africa Mark Kersten - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30589" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) seen
Is the International Criminal Court really targeting black men? Kate Cronin-Furman - June 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26085" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) arrives
Should South Africa have arrested Sudan's president? - June 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
Should South Africa have arrested Sudan’s president? Mark Kersten - June 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
The problem with fragmented insurgencies M. Seymour, Kristin Bakke, and Gallagher Cunningham - May 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24781" align="alignnone" width="908"] United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
Will Sudan’s elections change anything? Stephanie Schwartz - April 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23733" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] An official explains
Will Sudan's elections change anything? Laura Seay - April 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23733" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] An official explains
Are African peacekeepers prone to mutiny? Maggie Dwyer - March 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23071" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An African Union (AU) peacekeeper walks
Did the Senate just open the U.S. up to ICC prosecution? Mark Kersten - December 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18919" align="aligncenter" width="620"] U.S. soldiers patrol near Afghanistan's Kandahar
One split, two Sudans and the effects of three years of independence Laura Seay - July 30, 2014 Three years after South Sudan became independent from Khartoum, both countries remain
An $8.9 billion fine shows that foreign banks evade U.S. laws at their peril Tonya Putnam - June 30, 2014 Tonya Putnam is an assistant professor at the Department of
Post Election Report: Kenyan Elections 2013 Joshua Tucker - March 11, 2013 Continuing our series of election reports, we are pleased to
Libya as a Model Erik Voeten - August 26, 2011 Perceived military successes almost inevitably invite declarations that a new
Southern Sudan Referendum on Secession: Post-Plebiscite Report Joshua Tucker - February 9, 2011 We are pleased to welcome back "Cameron Wimpy":http://people.tamu.edu/~cwimpy/, a Ph.D.
Southern Sudan Referendum on Secession: Pre-Plebiscite Report Joshua Tucker - January 6, 2011 We are pleased to continue the return of our "election
Reality 3, the Onion 1 Henry Farrell - October 2, 2009 Chris Blattman "links to":http://chrisblattman.com/2009/09/30/a-new-approach-to-darfur/ this very funny Onion parody of
Let’s Celebrate U.S. Electoral Politics, Just for a Moment - February 26, 2008 At the risk of appearing naïve, complacent, conservative, or old