Human Rights

The ‘Nature’ of International Relations: From Geopolitics to the Anthropocene

Olaf Corry • Oct 15 2017 • Articles

The challenge is to find a way forward that does not revive geography as a condition of great power competition, but rather one that grapples with an Anthropocene IR.

Review – Exporting Revolution: Cuba’s Global Solidarity

Robert Huish • Oct 1 2017 • Features

While this book covers some important and fascinating issues, Randall’s mélange of mixed ideas require further clarification and deeper research of the subjects covered.

Implications of Brexit for the European Convention on Human Rights

Steven Greer • Jul 27 2017 • Articles

Brexit has no formal or immediate implications for the UK’s obligations under the ECHR, nevertheless, there may be some subtly negative consequences.

Reassessing the European Convention on Human Rights in the Context of Brexit

Jonathan Cooper • Jul 19 2017 • Articles

The decisions of the ECHR have enhanced Britain’s democratic institutions and improved the quality of everyday life for those within the jurisdiction.

Reassessing the European Convention on Human Rights in the Light of Brexit

Tobias Lock • Jul 10 2017 • Articles

But even if in the eyes of its advocates Brexit goes well, it is only a matter of time until the ECtHR hands down a judgment against the UK that will be controversial.

Brexit and the Future of the European Convention on Human Rights

Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni • Jul 5 2017 • Articles

As the Brexit negotiations unfold it is important to keep up pressure on the UK Government to permanently drop the ambition of seeking Britain’s withdrawal from the ECHR.

The Syria Mechanism: Bridge to Prosecutions or Evidentiary Limbo?

Beti Hohler and Elizabeth Pederson • May 26 2017 • Articles

While an important addition to the international justice landscape, if unsuccessful the Syria Mechanism may create a limbo in which evidence sits unused and ignored.

Human Rights and Democracy: An Incompatible or Complementary Relationship?

Lillian Carson • May 7 2017 • Essays

This essay traverses tensions between human rights and democracy stemming from their incompatible basic values, modes of application and types of politics they foster.

Is Humanitarian Aid Politicized?

Izabela Pereira Watts • Apr 13 2017 • Articles

Humanitarian aid is a political act. Yet, beyond politics and policies, humanitarian aid struggles to reflect the principles and practices underpinning good governance.

Interview – Juliet Sorensen

E-International Relations • Feb 8 2017 • Features

Juliet Sorensen discusses the ‘opioid epidemic’, explains the limitations that international law has in tackling the problem, and argues for criminal justice reform,

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