UK’s refugees-to-Rwanda plan could undermine Northern Ireland peace Stacie Goddard - December 1, 2023 A contested policy to send asylum seekers who arrive in the U.K. to Rwanda could rattle the Good Friday agreement.
It’s International Migrants Day. These are three must-read books. Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - December 18, 2022 What shapes the policies and approach of host-country governments?
Ukraine accused Russia of torture. Here’s how to prosecute those crimes. Alyson Reynolds, Elijah Tsai, and Kelebogile Zvobgo - November 22, 2022 Ukraine’s allies can use their own courts to investigate war crimes
The Council of Europe expelled Russia. That hurts people, not Putin. Zoha Siddiqui and Kelebogile Zvobgo - April 12, 2022 What is the Council of Europe, and why does expulsion matter?
The ICJ ordered Russia to halt military operations in Ukraine. What comes next? Daniel Posthumus and Kelebogile Zvobgo - March 25, 2022 Both Russia and Ukraine have accused the other of committing genocide.
An international court is investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean, exactly? Courtney Hillebrecht - March 21, 2022 The ICC can investigate Russia even though it’s not a member.
Two Polish women died after being refused timely abortions. Many Poles are outraged — and protesting. Courtney Blackington - February 17, 2022 Antiabortion organizations are powerful in Poland, but abortion rights support is growing
Putin’s arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a sign of weakness, not strength Samuel Greene - January 18, 2021 Don’t expect mass street protests
Flight MH17 crashed six years ago. Ukrainians have very different views on who’s to blame. Kristin Bakke, John O’Loughlin, and Gerard Toal - July 16, 2020 Russian misinformation may be drowning out factual evidence
The U.K. may overhaul shareholder rules. Companies are not happy. Todd N. Tucker and Lenore Palladino - September 11, 2019 Democratic candidates for the presidential nomination may wish to take note
Would ‘safe third country’ agreements stem migration to the U.S.? The E.U.-Turkey deal offers some clues. Kelsey Norman - July 19, 2019 But don’t expect to see a decrease in the number of asylum seekers.
How Poland’s attacks on LGBT rights strengthened the Polish LGBT movement Conor O’Dwyer - April 25, 2019 As the right-wing governing party starts up more attacks, will that happen again?
American pundits think Europe has just introduced a blasphemy law through the back door. They’re wrong. Erik Voeten - October 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79481" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Canvassers promote a yes vote for
Why Turkey’s human rights violations won’t end up in court Filiz Kahraman - June 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74381" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Turkish police officer watches a
In Moscow, candidates opposed to Putin are running — and winning. Here’s why that matters. Yana Gorokhovskaia - January 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_67673" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during
Yes, the Kremlin is worried — about Russia’s own presidential elections Christopher Jarmas - December 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66986" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to
Gay men and trans women were suddenly rounded up in Azerbaijan. Here’s why. Katy Pearce - October 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49362" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (GREGOR FISCHER/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] During the last
Denmark already had a Muslim ban. It was just called something else. Samantha Brown - March 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55740" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen (iStock)[/caption] The
The U.S. carried out extraordinary rendition flights from 2001-2005. Here are 15 more countries that helped. Rebecca Cordell - March 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55337" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A barbed wire fence surrounding a
This is what will happen if Trump brings back secret prisons Kathryn Sikkink and Averell Schmidt - February 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53738" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The seal of the CIA is
In Moscow’s local elections, candidates opposed to Putin are running — and winning. Here’s why that matters. Yana Gorokhovskaia - January 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67673" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during
Would Brexit help LGBT people in Britain? Be skeptical. Phillip Ayoub - June 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42559" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
The U.S. is causing a major controversy in the World Trade Organization. Here’s what’s happening. Mark Pollack, Manfred Elsig, and Greg Shaffer - June 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41660" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The world's largest container ship, the
Why would Poland make its already strict abortion law draconian? Anna Grzymala-Busse - April 18, 2016 Since 1993, Poland has one of the most restrictive abortion
Here’s how Washington weaponized America’s IT companies and why it backfired Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - December 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33588" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The sign outside the National Security
Is Hungary run by the radical right? Cas Mudde - August 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28365" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and
What the European Court judgment on same-sex couples in Italy means Erik Voeten - July 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27670" align="aligncenter" width="982"] Participants at the Mediterranean Pride 2015
Will there be a 'full, rapid, and transparent investigation' of Boris Nemtsov’s murder? Don't bet on it. Joshua Tucker - March 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22442" align="alignnone" width="620"] Flowers are placed outside the Russian
Will there be a ‘full, rapid, and transparent investigation’ of Boris Nemtsov’s murder? Don’t bet on it. Maria Popova - March 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22442" align="alignnone" width="620"] Flowers are placed outside the Russian
It's still not easy being Muslim in Europe, particularly in France Kim Yi Dionne - July 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13451" align="alignnone" width="620"] A picture taken Jan. 9, 2014,
It’s still not easy being Muslim in Europe, particularly in France Kim Yi Dionne - July 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13451" align="alignnone" width="620"] A picture taken Jan. 9, 2014,
A European court ordered Turkey to pay $124 million over 1974 Cyprus invasion. How does this matter? Erik Voeten - May 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_10269" align="aligncenter" width="512"] A girl leaves flowers at the
The rocky relationship between Russia and the European Court of Human Rights Courtney Hillebrecht - April 23, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9736" align="aligncenter" width="460" special=""] The European Court of Human
International law and institutions look pretty weak now, but they will matter a lot down the road Erik Voeten - March 2, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7290" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Ukraine's U.N. Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev.
The recriminalization of homosexuality in India and the potential for broader backlash Erik Voeten - December 11, 2013 In 2009, the Delhi High Court declared unconstitutional a colonial
The Imperfect but Real Effects of International Institutions on LGBT Rights in Europe Erik Voeten - August 1, 2013 So far I have made two points in my mini-series
What Should We Expect From International Human Rights Institutions? Erik Voeten - July 31, 2013 As I announced yesterday, I plan to do a series
The Danger of Human Rights Proliferation Erik Voeten - July 30, 2013 Over at Foreign Affairs, Jacob Mchangama and Guglielmo Verdirame argue that international human rights
The Political Economy of Edward Snowden Erik Voeten - July 2, 2013 It seems like Edward Snowden has offered his citizenship to
Public Opinion, the Court, and Justice Kennedy Erik Voeten - June 28, 2013 It has been rather challenging for legal scholars to portray
2013 Albania Pre-Election Report: Good Reforms Meet Bad Politics: A Looming Electoral Crisis in Albania Joshua Tucker - June 12, 2013 Continuing our series of Election Reports, the following Albanian pre-election report
Woman Has a Name Erik Voeten - June 5, 2013 The following guest post is by Duke political scientist Bahar
A Realist Victory On Human Rights? Erik Voeten - April 18, 2013 Not too long ago it appeared as if exercises of
Will Comparative and International Examples Influence the Gay Marriage Decision? Erik Voeten - March 26, 2013 The U.S. Supreme Court somewhat controversially cited foreign (non-British) case
Support for Gay Marriage in Europe and the US Erik Voeten - May 17, 2012 Gregory Lewis' post on state public opinion towards gay marriage
Expert Analysis: Tymoshenko Verdict in Ukraine Joshua Tucker - October 12, 2011 Yesterday in Ukraine, the country's most prominent opposition leader -
A Battle over Prisoner Voting Rights Erik Voeten - February 10, 2011 A stare down has developed between the United Kingdom and
The Politics of the ICJ Decision on Kosovo Erik Voeten - July 23, 2010 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled yesterday that Kosovo's
Theocratic Aspirations Meet International Law Erik Voeten - April 9, 2010 The Netherlands may well be the ultimate liberal country where
Laundry and Human Rights Erik Voeten - October 29, 2009 At a time when decisions by the US Supreme Court
Erik Voeten Joins The Monkey Cage John Sides - October 14, 2009 We are very pleased to have Erik Voeten joining the
Disciplining the European Court of Human Rights Henry Farrell - April 2, 2009 The "New York Times":http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/world/europe/29russia.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=european%20court%20of%20human%20rights&st=cse has an interesting piece on Russia