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The Great Battle: Drug Trafficking and the Illicit Economies in the Golden Triangle

INTRODUCTION The Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos converge, has long been a hub for illicit […]

Between Politics and Policy: Poland Province’s Refusal to Establish EU-Funded Migrant Integration Centres

This article examines Poland’s EU-funded migrant integration centres programme and the refusal of Małopolska province to participate. It highlights how political rhetoric around migration can undermine integration efforts and expose migrants to discrimination, exclusion, and rights violations. The piece argues that integration centres are essential for dignity, access to services, and social cohesion.

Justice Deferred? The ICC, Kenya’s Post-Election Violence and the Limits of International Justice

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The 2007–2008 post-election violence in Kenya marked a critical juncture in the country’s democratic and human rights

Upholding the Rule of Law: Examining the ICC’s Arrest of Duterte and the War on Drugs

INTRODUCTION The recent arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (hereinafter “Duterte”) has sparked headlines across legal and political spheres,

The State v Pride: Hungary’s Siege on LGBTQIA+ Rights

Introduction March 18th 2025, marked a further deterioration in the systematic, volatile protection of LGBTQIA+ rights in Hungary. In a

Why Even the Guilty Deserve a Fair Trial: Lessons From Ezeoke v UK.

Introduction A man convicted of a gruesome double murder has just won a case before the European Court of Human

Foreign Policy over Human Rights?: Germany’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian solidarity movement

Introduction Since October 7th, 2023, Palestinian civilians residing in the Gaza Strip have continued to endure an escalating humanitarian crisis

A Dangerous Precedent: Human Rights Implications of Leaving the Ottawa Treaty

Introduction The Baltic States and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty, an agreement that bans the use of

Myanmar earthquake amid armed conflict

Introduction On Friday, March 28th, at around 1 pm, Myanmar was hit by a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The quake’s

Geopolitics and Human Rights: The European Union’s Approach to Democratic Backsliding in Georgia and Serbia

INTRODUCTION Massive protests are taking place in two European Union (EU) candidate countries, Georgia and Serbia (McBride, 2025; Launey, 2025).