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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.
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Drones: Forget the Moral Argument, Are They Actually Strategic?

Are armed drones actually strategic in conflict? Our editors examine the pros and cons, and attempt to separate the moral argument from the strategic.

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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.

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The Long Tradition of ‘Swedish Neutrality’ May Change

Elliot Cho presents an overview of Sweden’s challenge in confronting Russian aggression and how the challenges may prompt Sweden to revise its ‘neutral state’ status

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Special: “Digital Jedi” and Their Role During the 2015 Nepal Earthquake

A special Water Cooler piece written by Ariel Sim exploring the importance of “digital jedi” in the humanitarian network.
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ISIS and Conflict Antiquities: Understanding Artefact Trafficking

Vanessa Hayford explains the the troubling implications of ISIS’ illicit trade in artefacts.
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The Threat From Within: Dadaab Refugee Camp

Victoria investigates the rhetoric surrounding the threatened closure of Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, alongside an interview with LWF Livelihood Officer, Hilda, who currently works in Kakuma, Kenya.