The ICJ Under Pressure: Addressing The Challenges Of Modern-Day Multilateralism
In recent years, the International Court of Justice has faced an unprecedented increase in cases, reflecting a global rise in conflicts and geopolitical disputes. As the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, as stated in Article 92 of the UN Charter, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) plays a
Bloodshed Caused by Sinaloa Cartel Spreads In Mexico
Warring Violence in Sinaloa As of September 21, the violence in Sinaloa, Mexico has killed more than 50 people with 51 missing, according to Reuters. This violence leaves many towns, cities and neighboring states paralyzed. The government is sending numerous soldiers to reassure safety in the region. According to Al
Denmark closes its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso citing a new Africa Strategy
Denmark announced this week the closure of its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of its new Africa strategy. The main reason cited by Denmark country officials reflects the series of military coups that have occurred in recent years in both Mali and Burkina Faso territories. Despite this,
Claiming Global Progress For LGBTQ Rights? Complicated At Best, Dangerous At Worst
The number of countries in the world that legally recognize same-sex and non-heterosexual marriages is 37 according to data compiled by the Pew Research Center. All of the legislation codifying legal recognition was passed within the last 20 years – some more recently than others – which may point to
The Human and Political Cost of the Israeli-Lebanese Conflict
The conflict between Israel and Lebanon, driven primarily by the longstanding enmity between Israel and Hezbollah, has escalated dramatically in recent months. On October 1, 2024, Israel launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon following nearly a year of sporadic exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. This action, which Israel
Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis: A Call For Comprehensive And Sustainable International Action
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict has escalated an already alarming situation, displacing over 10.2 million people, including many refugees and internally displaced people. This situation has left entire
China’s Alleged Human Rights Violations of Uyghur People: What Can the U.N. Do
Ravina Shamdasan, the spokesperson for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OFHCR), said on Aug. 27, 2024, that human rights concerns and “many problematic laws and policies remain in place” in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR) and urged authorities to undertake a
Chapter 2: Women and Ethnic Conflicts (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Introduction The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the largest regional war in Europe after World War II, causing 278,000 deaths and more than 2 million refugees out of a population of more than 4.3 million. Irreconcilable differences between Serbs, Croats, and Muslims, the three major ethnic groups in the
Iran Urges Muslim States To Cut Ties With Israel
On November 11th, 2023, Iran’s supreme leader – Ayatollah Khamenei – attended a joint summit between the Organization for Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League in Saudi Arabia. Reuters reports that while he was there, Khamenei pleaded with the other Muslim states to cut political and economic ties with Israel
The Butcher’s Bill
We Deserve A Better Death Mosab Abu Toha, Palestinian Poet We deserve a better death. Our bodies are disfigured and twisted, Embroidered with bullets and shrapnel. Our names are pronounced incorrectly On the radio and TV. Our photos, plastered onto our gravestones disappear, Covered in the feces of birds and
Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Why Women Leaders Are Key To Global Peace
As the world contends with escalating challenges like climate change, armed conflicts, and economic instability, a critical issue that continues to undermine global progress is gender inequality in leadership. Women, who make up half of the global population, remain underrepresented in key decision-making roles across all sectors. In 2024, women
Hurricane Helene And Inequities In Disaster Recovery
Hurricane Helene has claimed over 50 lives and left behind devastating damage in Florida. This natural disaster highlights the growing threat posed by climate change and extreme weather events. Over the past decade, researchers have increasingly exposed the hidden truth of those disproportionately affected by such disasters. Among these vulnerable
The Climate Refugee Crisis: A Humanitarian Challenge In A Legal Grey Zone
Among the issues that the climate crisis has caused over the last few decades is one that has had multiple effects from a legal perspective, an individual point of view, and in international relations. Climate change has triggered a wave of displaced populations who consist of people forced to flee
Governing Trust: How Mexico’s Political Landscape Shapes Public Belief
Introduction: Mexico’s landscape is extremely complex, with numerous events occurring simultaneously. This complexity cuts across political, social, cultural, economic, environmental, human rights, and security spheres, all of which are interconnected and difficult to discuss in isolation. For example, political, social, environmental, and security concerns are entwined with conflicts between indigenous
Nuclear Issues in East Asia: Implications for Peace and Stability
Chapter 1. Nuclear Issues in East Asia: Implications for Peace and Stability Introduction Nuclear technology is inherently political due to its military utility and energy production capabilities. This report aims to examine nuclear issues and the implications of nuclear-induced accidents on regional stability and security in East Asia. Nuclear technology