The need for alternative systems of organizing governments as opposed to the age-old nation-state
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Worries Spike Over Reported Arrest of Dervish Iranian’s Lawyer
Iran has arrested a lawyer who defended a religious minority member executed by Iranian authorities on Monday
The Importance of the New Indonesian Security Council Seat
Indonesia chosen as one of five non-permanent members of the UN Security Council after a competitive bidding process
The Key to Amending Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Court Law
Creating an independent and trustworthy court dedicated to handling corruption cases is the key
VIDEO: Political and Social Regression in Nicaragua and Venezuela
Nicaragua and Venezuela have further abandoned the pretense of democracy and are resorting instead to violations of human rights
Hungary’s Continued Slide Towards Authoritarianism
The Hungarian government’s ongoing efforts to undermine its judiciary, stifle civil society, and deepen ties to Russia
Record Number of Countries Involved in Violent Conflicts
The number of countries involved in “violent conflicts” is the highest in 30 years the U.N. secretary-general said
VIDEO: Towards a Democracy-Based Digital Geneva Convention
Leader of Microsoft’s Cybersecurity and Democracy Team talked about the need for a Digital Geneva Convention
UN releases first-ever Kashmir human rights report
Highlighting incidents in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Pakistani-administered areas of Kashmir
Kenya Fights Public Sector Corruption With Unusual Lifestyle Audit
All public servants will undergo a compulsory lifestyle audit to account for their sources of wealth