Review – Emotions, Politics and War
This volume explores the nexus between emotions, world politics, and war and argues that IR debates should tackle the political dimensions of emotions.
Why Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Record Does Not Matter
In the context of the strained security situation in the Middle East and Europe it seems unlikely that human rights considerations will gain the upper hand.
Breaking the Silence
Humanitarian organisations must commit to countering the prevalent impunity of perpetrators of sexual abuse and harassment within humanitarian agencies.
Forced Marriage in Australia: Definitely Not the ‘Usual Suspects’
Forced marriage comprises an untidy bundle of wrongs lost at the intersection of international relations, state sovereignty, human rights, and criminal accountability.
Review – Spaces of Aid: How Cars, Compounds and Hotels Shape Humanitarianism
A stimulating book that draws on methodologies of others fields to strengthen humanitarian studies, Smirl’s inspirational work will have to be continued by others.
Interview – Stephen Hopgood
Professor Hopgood discusses the “dissolution of the West”, the dilemmas of human rights activism, and the obstacles to achieving humanitarian aims via the ICC and R2P.
Review – Debating Human Rights
Chong addresses the complexities of universal human rights and presents contemporary debates that are excellent springboard into the much contested rights discourse.
The Politics of the Humanitarian Crisis in Europe
In the face of the horrors and the tragic loss of life, allowing or even encouraging the spread of chaos by yielding to blackmail is always the wrong policy.
Iran’s Execution Spike under Rouhani: Who Is Pulling the Chairs?
The closer we get to the deadline for a final nuclear deal, its most fervent opponents will frantically flail their arms in a last ditch attempt to stay relevant.
Shall Not Perish: Remembering the Indian Ocean Tsunami
Ten years ago, the Indian Ocean Tsunami was triggered by one of the largest-ever earthquakes. But it was not just nature that broke records. So did the disaster response.
