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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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April 13, 2012
United States
You Might Have Missed: Drones, Night Raids, and the Appeal and Cost of Nuclear Weapons
“Piracy and Private Security,” The Economist, April 14, 2012. Private security teams patrol the decks of around 40% of large vessels in the “high-risk area” that stretches from the Persian Gulf…
October 3, 2014
International Organizations
Gaining Ground at the UN Human Rights Council
Below is a guest post by Daniel Chardell, research associate in the International Institutions and Global Governance program. Last week, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) wrapped up …
June 1, 2012
International Organizations
The Human Rights Council: Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
Since the creation of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in 2006, U.S. critics have repeatedly tarred the HRC as a feckless haven for human rights abusers and a platform for egregious attacks of Israel. …
November 13, 2012
International Organizations
November Surprise: The United States Wins Second Term on UN Human Rights Council
In the wake of the U.S. reelection to the UN Human Rights Council, Ryan Kaminski, the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) Leo Nevas Human Rights Fellow, offers his an…
March 2, 2012
Israel
Middle East Matters This Week: Syria Besieges, Egypt Relents, and Iran War-Talk
Significant Middle East Developments Syria. Developments shifted back this week to the intense fighting in Syria, especially the siege of Homs. On Thursday, Syrian rebels announced their retreat fro…
