‘Kony 2012’ and the forgotten conflict in the Central African Republic
Although Joseph Kony still poses a threat, the rebel leader is not the most urgent problem facing CAR right now.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
5 persistent falsehoods about events in Ukraine
Here are the five most common myths about events in Ukraine, together with a short explanation of why they are wrong.
Confinement of Saudi princesses a reminder that women are second-class citizens in Saudi Arabia
The ugly reality mocks the image of a nation cited as the citadel of Islam.
If restrictions on free expression continue, Turkey will no longer be able to call itself a democracy
If limitations on the freedom of expression continue, Turkey will be faced with placement in the same ‘not free’ category as Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Calls for the introduction of FGM in the Maldives should worry all of us
It is vitally important the UK uses its influence and clout to lead a global campaign that seeks to rid the world of FGM.
Christians face execution in North Korea
North Korea remains the most difficult country to be a Christian in the world.
Cameron cosies up to Israel while lecturing Palestinians on peace
Cameron’s speech demonstrates everything that’s wrong with international engagement with the Israel-Palestine peace process.
What the war on terror could have been like
Andrew Noakes of the Labour Campaign for Human Rights asks a pertinent question: what if the war on terror has turned out differently?
China: Mass stabbing shows the country must address Uighur grievances
Awareness of the plight of the Uighurs needs to be raised and China needs to address their very real grievances in order to prevent further disenfranchisement.
What the British left is saying about Ukraine
A look at how the British left has responded to the Russian invasion of Crimea.