Marta Canneri examines the France-backed “Responsibility Not to Veto” proposal, which plans to introduce a “code of conduct” for the P5 nations of the Security Council.
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Justice Flew Away
Malcolm McEachern discusses South Africa’s failure to arrest Omar al-Bashir after he attended an African Union meeting in South Africa, and what this means for the ICC.
UNSCR 1325 Reload: Progress for Women in NATO Armed Forces?
Jenny provides a progress report on the situation of women in the NATO armed forces in relation to the UNSCR 1325. Canada both succeeds and falters.
Bridging the Gap? Female Participation in UN Peacekeeping: Part One
Nancy explores a popular topic: women’s role in UN Peacekeeping Missions in Part One of her series. Have we successfully bridged the gap?
ISIS and Conflict Antiquities: Understanding Artefact Trafficking
Vanessa Hayford explains the the troubling implications of ISIS’ illicit trade in artefacts.
The Fine Line of Cultural Appropriation
Corinne Stancescu looks at the current issue of cultural appropriation, including the challenges and problems surrounding it.
The Hidden Costs of the Bisha Mine: Human Rights Abuses in Eritrea
Kevin Hempstead discusses the the implications of Canadian mining companies working in Eritrea were human rights abuses are well documented.
What Are the Options for Security Council Reform?
Vanessa Hayford untangles the complex web of competing proposals for Security Council reform.
The Urgency of Security Council Reform
Vanessa Hayford explains why Security Council reform is so necessary -and why it’s unlikely to happen.
A Tightrope of Commitment: UNSCR 1325
Maria Baginska examines the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and questions the international community’s commitment to women’s involvement in security negotiations, as well as their overall rights.