Author: Kenneth Roth, Human Rights Watch
January 1, 2006
Major Western powers historically at the forefront of promoting human rights have
never been wholly consistent in their efforts, but even their irregular commitment has
been enormously important. Today, the willingness of some to flout basic human rights
standards in the name of combating terrorism has deeply compromised the effectiveness of that commitment.
Saudi Arabia on the Edge
A leading Middle East scholar pens this "good introduction to the Saudi paradox of social change and political stability and an invaluable guide to the challenges the country faces." More
American Force
An investigation of the use of American force since the end of the Cold War. More
The Struggle for Egypt
A sweeping account of Egypt in the modern era: what Egypt is, what it stands for, and its relation to the world. More
Saudi Arabia in the New Middle East
Gause posits that, though the Arab Awakening has caused tensions in Saudi-American relations, the two countries do not face a crisis and still have significant mutual interests that should be prioritized.
Partners in Preventive Action
The authors assess the strengths and weaknesses of international institutions and provide a set of practical recommendations for how the United States can strengthen the global architecture for preventive action by partnering with those organizations.
John B. Bellinger III comments on a recent U.S. court decision that may end most human rights litigation against multinational companies in...
Experts discuss the role of the UN Millennium Development Goals as a framework for new government development policy, the importance of ...
John B. Bellinger III comments on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states immunity provided by federal law to foreign governments...
Jerome A. Cohen discusses the disappearance of Gao Zhisheng, China's most famous human rights lawyer, and argues that if China is serious...
Print
Email
Share
