Essays
Ramaphosa at the White House: South Africa’s Double Standard on Genocide
What Ramaphosa said at the White House to defend South Africa is nearly identical to claims made by Israel to refute the genocide and apartheid charges his country brought against it.
Condemn Israel, Starve Miners: South African Hypocrisy Makes a Mockery of Human Rights
What Ramaphosa said at the White House to defend South Africa is nearly identical to claims made by Israel to refute the genocide and apartheid charges his country brought against it.
UN Human Rights Experts Want More War in Gaza
How can over thirty United Nations human rights special rapporteurs oppose a plan for a ceasefire?
Flaws in International Law Were Exploited Against Israel at the ICC
Flawed ICC procedures allow serious accusations against national leaders without compelling evidence.
If Israel Is ‘Sportswashing,’ Why Isn’t That Standard Applied to the World Cup?
Activists have long argued against sportswashing violations of human rights. So what about soccer’s World Cup kicking off this week in the US, Canada, and Mexico?
How ‘Occupation’ and ‘Genocide’ Became Justifications for Violence
Palestinian militants and many of their supporters have transformed legal concepts such as occupation and genocide into what amount to moral permission slips.
Human Rights Watch Says Cluster Munitions Aren’t Worth the Risk. But Whose Risk Is It?
Human Rights Watch points out the dangers of cluster munitions. But are they better suited to decide on the relative risks than the government of Ukraine?
Why Giving Israel Defensive Weapons Is Completely Justified Under Humanitarian Law
Does providing Israel with Iron Dome make other countries liable for potential violations of international law—or does protecting civilians remain justified regardless of Israel’s conduct?