The Vote to Separate: Why States Should Allow Referendums on Independence, Even When Under No Legal Obligation

Emerging Security, Europe, International Law & Policy June 7, 2018 Aidan Simardone

States are under no legal obligation to allow independence referendums, but should still allow them, writes Aidan Simardone.

China has been Caught Spying on the African Union, but does it Matter?

Diplomatic Relations, Lionel Widmer, Security, Trade and the Economy, The Middle East and North Africa February 2, 2018 Lionel Widmer

Beijing spying on the AU is unsettling but, according to Lionel Widmer, this is not enough of a slight for the African Union to reject Chinese investment.

Ethiopia Sets Sights on Space

Africa, Development, Expanding Community, International Relations, Kelsey Berg, Technology, United Nations September 4, 2015 Kelsey Berg

Kelsey Berg uncovers the misconceptions of Ethiopia, and whether the state should devote all of its resources to food security over its technological or political affairs.

Justice Flew Away

Africa, Criminal Justice, Diplomatic Relations, Expanding Community, Global Governance, Human Rights, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Malcolm McEachern, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Rights, Sudan, United Nations July 7, 2015 Malcolm McEachern

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.