Why History Repeats Itself in Eastern DR Congo
The reason DR Congo continues to be characterized by a plethora of institutions, tariffs and jurisdictions in its eastern borderlands involves the international community’s flawed attempts to coerce powerful protection rackets into an ideal-type post-war state.
Interview – Bas de Gaay Fortman (Part Two)
The second part of e-IR’s exclusive interview with Professor Bas de Gaay Fortman, Chair in Political Economy of Human Rights at Utrecht University Law School, Netherlands.
Unpacking Rwanda’s Involvement in DR Congo and the International Response
Censuring Rwanda for its involvement in DR Congo could put its prominent UN peacekeeping contributions at risk. Rwanda has shown some willingness to negotiate a withdrawal of M23 from Goma.
Ukraine’s New Political Colours?
Ukraine has been dominated in recent years by a corrupt elite whose heavy handed tactics have made it difficult for an effective opposition to organize. The key question is how will this new minority Parliament govern?
Afghanistan: China’s New Frontier?
Recent Chinese actions may be seen as part of an experiment of a Pax Sinica through which China would lead a secure and prosperous region. Afghanistan offers a test ground for this regional strategy.
Would Marx Be a Vegetarian?
When every single person in the world stops eating meat and turns to fruits, vegetables, and grains – developing countries will unite. Agricultural trade will take a drastic shift between industrialized and developing countries.
Review – The United States and the Global Economy
In a thought provoking journey introducing his readers to the global economic structures of the Bretton Words era, Frederick Weaver assesses the sustainability of the current form of globalization.
Climate Change, Displacement and International Law: The Protection Gap and How to Close It
Climate change will impact population movement, with rising sea levels, droughts, desertification and flooding set to displace millions of people.
“The Trouble With Aid”
A recent BBC documentary tackled the question “does humanitarian aid sometimes do more harm than good?” but missed an important opportunity by failing to ask whether we expect too much of aid in the first place.
After 2014: The U.S./NATO Missions in Afghanistan
Keeping insurgent groups at bay after transition increases the chances of Taliban exhaustion and eventual acceleration of reconciliation – a political solution that will be decisive for Afghanistan’s future.
