Human Rights

Brexit and Arms Sales to the Philippines: A Reactive Approach to Human Rights

Tegg Westbrook • May 12 2018 • Articles

While difficult to prove that UK weapons are directly used to human suffering in the Philippines, there is a possibility that they were directly or indirectly used.

Review – Evidence for Hope: Making Human Rights Work in the 21st Century

Daniel Braaten • Apr 7 2018 • Features

Kathryn Sikkink’s book addresses the critiques of human rights movements, law and institutions and provides a convincing defence of their effectiveness and legitimacy.

The European Court of Human Rights and Face Veil Bans

Eva Brems • Feb 21 2018 • Articles

While face veil bans may not dramatically reduce the small number of face veil wearers in Europe, it does have a strong impact on the lifestyle of these women.

Realism: Human Rights Foe?

Koldo Casla • Feb 6 2018 • Articles

Realists grow stronger when criticised on ethical grounds, because such criticism gives realism the opportunity to proclaim its alleged value-free condition.

The Role of Emotions in the Processes of Interaction with International Law

Nicolás Carrillo • Jan 2 2018 • Articles

As individuals are emotional beings, it is not surprising that emotions can play a role in conduct that shapes, or is addressed by, international law.

Interview – William Schabas

E-International Relations • Dec 19 2017 • Features

Prof. William Schabas discusses his new book project, the ICC’s jurisdiction, its relationship with the United States and enthusiasm for international criminal justice.

10th Anniversary Interview – Stephen Hopgood

E-International Relations • Dec 4 2017 • Features

To celebrate E-IR’s 10th anniversary we asked some of our existing interviewees two further questions reflecting on the last decade in International Relations.

Review – Reconstructing Human Rights

Davide Orsi • Nov 26 2017 • Features

This remarkable and innovative book offers an original understanding of human rights and contributes to the reflection on the nature and role of political theory.

Humanitarian Interventionism Is Dead, Long Live Humanitarian Interventionism

Robert Mason • Nov 3 2017 • Articles

The consequences of poorly implemented measures can be dire so it’s not just a Responsibility to Protect but a Responsibility to Implement Effective Policy.

Anthropocentrism and the Politics of the Living

Rafi Youatt • Oct 18 2017 • Articles

Questions around the interactions and practices of living beings to produce international outcomes open up in IR around the politics of life after anthropocentrism.

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