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The Price of a Rose: Who Really Pays?

Europe buys roses as symbols of love, yet behind many imported bouquets lies a hidden cost. Pesticides banned within the EU are still used in production abroad, exposing plantation workers, often women with limited protection – to daily health risks, while the final flowers are sold safely in European markets. The real issue is not residue levels for consumers, but whether Europe is willing to take responsibility for the working conditions and environmental harm embedded in its global supply chains.

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Venezuela, on the Treshold of a New Era

This article examines whether the U.S. military operation leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro can be reconciled with the fundamental principles of international law, and why, even if it cannot, mechanisms of accountability remain largely ineffective and unlikely to be used.

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Greenland Is Not for Sale 

This article argues that attempts to treat Greenland as a strategic asset or negotiable territory undermine the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination. It examines the issue through the lens of indigenous rights, international law, and the revival of expansionist foreign policy doctrines. The piece emphasizes that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people, not external powers.

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How International Law Regulates the Use of Chemical Agents at Demonstrations

This article reports on an acid attack against a KontraS activist in Indonesia after he criticised the military’s growing role in civilian life. The case raises serious concerns about intimidation of human rights defenders, shrinking civic space, and the need for an independent investigation into alleged military involvement.

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Electoral Processes in Myanmar: Political Exclusion and Legitimacy

The recent 2025-2026 Myanmar general elections were conducted under military control, in a fragmented and insecure environment. Many townships, particularly in ethnic minority regions, were excluded from voting, while opposition parties faced disqualification under restrictive laws. Coercion, repression, and limited access to political participation render the election unfree and unfair, in violation of international standards.

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Authoritarianism, Resistance, and Repression: Unpacking Cameroon’s 2025 Presidential Election

Cameroon’s 2025 election extended Paul Biya’s 43-year rule amid allegations of fraud, repression, and killings. Opposition leaders rejected results, protests erupted, and security forces used lethal force. Longstanding authoritarianism, Anglophone conflict, mass arrests, and international concern underscore a deeply flawed electoral process and worsening human rights crisis, nationwide instability persists.

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