Article 2(4) of the UN Charter: Alive and Well
Some have argued that the continued use of force in international relations demonstrates that the prohibition of the use of force in Article 2(4) of the UN Charter is meaningless and outdated. Kanade counters this position with a discourse on the purpose and interpretation of international law, and argues that the UN Charter continues to offer a meaninful and effctive legal framework for confronting threats to global peace and security.
The Meaning of DR-CAFTA
The Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement is near completion. It has been ratified by all parties except for Costa Rica, who most analysts agree is likely to sign the agreement sooner or later. Meanwhile, a ferocious debate has sprung up of the future affects of this agreement, and both sides have their narratives: One, that the agreement will cause growth and prosperity, the other that the agreement will plunge impoverished peoples further into the depths. So which is it? The narratives obscure the truth.
The Nuts and Bolts of Genocide
The Nuts and Bolts of Genocide Author: Kyoon Grace Mwuese Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 12/15/2005 Category: Comment Four key concepts and responses at play combine and influence one another in a rolling manner to create fatal responses from man against other men. The first two concepts of social identity and ideology […]
The New Transporters of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Small arms and light weapons move swimmingly into war torn areas across the global South. Beyond the reach of border patrols (if they are present) former Eastern European pilots swoop in to make their deliveries on behalf of private company profiteers. Hugh Griffiths provides an inside look.
The Orange Revolution
Some doubted that the opposition could pull off the so-called “Orange Revolution” in the Ukraine. But with the elections complete and the dust clearing, pro-democracy reformer Viktor Yushchenko sits in the presidency. Here Suleymanov explores what went right for the opposition, what went wrong for the establishment, and why Russian influence just wasn’t strong enough.
The Right to Development: can the Language of Human Rights add force to development goals?
Key Words: Human Rights, Development Goals, UN, Right to Development
The Politics and Marketing of Transition : Macedonian Parliamentary Elections 2002
JULIJANA MLADENOVSKA analyses the Macedonian elections of 2002, and concludes that few parties went to the people with concrete messages. It would be better for the parties in Macedonia to attempt to meet the real needs of the voters. The Macedonian citizen, regardless of his ethnic background and his/her fears related to the violent conflicts and an uncertain future, is growing to be a serious critic of the groups and individuals leading Macedonian political life. It is time for a more responsible and honest political leadership.
Look Beyond Summit
A summit on global education at Georgetown University last month made its audience realize both the centrality and the responsibility of the US government to foster sustainable globalization. May we all take that to heart, and pass it along to others.
Massacre Remembered
A recent conference at Columbia University brought vividly to life the events of May 13, 2005 in Andijan, Uzbekistan. Journalists and human rights advocates told riveting tales of the massacre there, where it is estimated over 700 people were murdered. Almost a year has passed now, but in many hearts and minds, Uzbek Bloody Friday is still vivid.
Media’s Role in Peace and War
Media’s Role in Peace and War Author: Ginny Collins, Marcel Fomotar, and Julia Odumuyiwa Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 09/29/2006 Category: Interview The following is an interview with Canadian media veteran Keith Spicer. Spicer is a former editor of the Ottawa Citizen and former chairman of Canada’s broadcasting and telecommunications regulatory […]