The Global War on Drugs as Authoritarian Statecraft and Its Human Rights Costs
Prohibition’s coercive approach enables authoritarian statecraft, consequently undermining democratic governance that is necessary for human rights.
Opinion – Oligarchic Constitutionalism in Europe? A Warning from Within
Europe may be evolving toward a constitutional order where governance appears democratic in form, but increasingly functions in ways that reproduce oligarchic power.
Why the Pandemic Treaty Must Reclaim Human Rights and Equity
The ongoing WHO negotiations represent a chance to reimagine global health governance based on solidarity, equity and the recognition of shared human vulnerability.
Tech Imperialism Reloaded: AI, Colonial Legacies, and the Global South
A future where AI is truly ethical, sustainable, and just is possible – only if we demand it.
Opinion – COVID-19: Human Dignity Under Siege Amidst Multiple Crises
The pandemic provides an opportunity for states to value the dignity of all lives, invest in public and common goods and reinvent political systems to make them effective stewards of the environment.
Contesting American Power: Beijing’s Challenge in South China Sea Disputes
Chinese militarization of the South China Sea region reflects Beijing’s new found resolve and confidence in undermining American power.
American Foreign Aid and Colombia’s Human Rights Tragedy
US foreign aid and policy discourses under the Bush administration facilitated the abuses that occurred in the context of Colombia’s post-9/11 war on drugs.
