The Sustainable Development Goals: An Assessment of Ambition
The SDGs provide global recognition to a broad spectrum of achievements, besides economic growth, that have come to be associated with ‘development’.
The Rohingya, Genocide and a New Dawn for Myanmar
Putting right the terrible suffering which has been systematically inflicted upon the Rohingya is going to require a great deal of political courage.
What’s Wrong with the Refugee Convention?
The UN Refugee Convention and the rights and obligations which flow from it are inadequate and need to be fundamentally revised.
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.
The UN’s Shame: Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in UN Peacekeeping
The UN’s Zero-Tolerance Policy simply does not work and neither a particularly good job protecting the local population nor, for that matter, the UN’s reputation.
Protection from Protectors: Sexual Abuse in UN Peacekeeping Missions
The UN has to live up to its commitment to eradicate sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers and act upon unknown outcomes and severely deficient victim assistance.
Interview – Daniele Archibugi
Professor Archibugi answers questions on the divide between domestic politics and foreign policy, the concept of cosmopolitan democracy, and the limits of sovereignty.
A Seat at the Table: International LGBTQ Rights at the United Nations
Despite promising developments, initiatives to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories under law have largely failed at the United Nations.
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation in Conflict Situations as a Security Risk
Child abuse should be declared a collective security problem. The widespread nature of child abuse in UN missions requires appropriate response from the Security Council.
Interview – Paul Higate
Dr. Higate reflects on military masculinities, developments in the private military security industry, and the role of UN peacekeepers in shaping perceptions of security.
