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Afghanistan’s Economic Crisis: Sanctions, Financial Isolation, and the Collapse of State Function

Economic isolation has not only constrained governance—it has transferred the cost of political decisions directly onto the civilian population.”

International Sanctions – Coercive Policy Tools and the Limits of Enforcement

Sanctions signal international condemnation—but their success depends on enforcement, coordination, and political will.”

Genocide and War Crimes – Legal Distinctions, Evidentiary Standards, and Accountability in Conflict

All genocide is an atrocity crime, but not all atrocity crimes meet the legal threshold of genocide.”

Saudi Zero-Tolerance: State Control, Legal Restrictions, and the Suppression of Dissent

In Saudi Arabia, release from detention often marks a transition to restricted freedom rather than a restoration of rights.”

Bashar al-Assad’s Syria: State Violence, Protracted Conflict, and the Limits of Resolution

What began as a domestic uprising evolved into a protracted conflict sustained by external support, fragmented opposition, and limited diplomatic leverage.”

Breakdown of Rule of Law in Myanmar: Military Coup, State Violence, and the Erosion of Democratic Institutions

The breakdown of rule of law in Myanmar reflects not only a seizure of power, but the institutionalization of violence as a tool of governance.”

Protection of Civilians: International Humanitarian Law and the Limits of Protection in Modern Conflict

The protection of civilians is not a conceptual ideal—it is a legal obligation repeatedly tested, and too often undermined, in modern conflict.”

Conflict and Famine: Starvation as a Weapon of War

Starvation in conflict is not simply a humanitarian crisis—it is often the result of deliberate policy choices designed to control populations and weaken opposition.”