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.”
Tag: Accountability
A Coup in Myanmar: Democratic Breakdown and Early Indicators of Atrocity Risk
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.”
Undocumented in Lebanon: Displacement, Legal Status, and the Precarity of Protection
In displacement settings, legal status is not a formality—it determines access to protection, livelihoods, and, ultimately, survival.”
US Withdraws from UNHRC
Disengagement from imperfect institutions may signal protest—but it also forfeits the ability to shape outcomes from within.”
Dadaab Refugee Camp: Kenya’s Closure Threats and the Persistence of Protracted Displacement
Efforts to dismantle long-standing refugee settlements without viable alternatives risk triggering renewed displacement, instability, and potential violations of international law.”
Absconding from Justice: Omar al-Bashir, ICC Warrants, and the Limits of Enforcement
The failure to execute ICC arrest warrants against sitting heads of state exposes structural weaknesses in international accountability mechanisms and risks entrenching impunity.”
The Need for Humanitarian Response
The global refugee crisis is no longer localized—it is a systemic challenge that demands comprehensive humanitarian coordination and sustained political commitment.”
South Sudan’s Bittersweet Birthday: Independence Overshadowed by Conflict, Atrocity, and Humanitarian Collapse
Independence brought hope to South Sudan, but unresolved political divisions and unchecked violence have transformed celebration into crisis.”