Richard Falk

Richard Falk, professor emeritus of international law and practice at Princeton University, is the former United Nations Human Rights Rapporteur in the Occupied Territories and a member of the Nation editorial board. He is the author of many books, including Chaos and Counterrevolution: After the Arab Spring.

Why International Law Matters Why International Law Matters

Pre-emptive war flagrantly contradicts the UN's legal framework.

Feb 20, 2003 / Feature / Richard Falk

Subverting the UN Subverting the UN

As a healthy response to the Bush Administration's war policies, the number of people taking to the streets in protest is increasing with each step toward war.

Oct 17, 2002 / Richard Falk and David Krieger

A Dangerous Game A Dangerous Game

One year later, September 11 has certainly lived up to the early claim of being a transformative moment, at least for Americans.

Sep 19, 2002 / Richard Falk

The Rush to War The Rush to War

The American Constitution at the very beginning of the Republic sought above all to guard the country against reckless, ill-considered recourse to war. It required a declaratio...

Aug 1, 2002 / Richard Falk

The New Bush Doctrine The New Bush Doctrine

Fighting terrorism requires new thinking but not a US imperial role.

Jun 27, 2002 / Feature / Richard Falk

The Morass in the Middle East The Morass in the Middle East

The Morass in the Middle East Shreveport, La. Thanks to Richard Falk and The Nation for daring to defy the party line in the American media when it comes to Middl...

Jun 13, 2002 / Richard Falk and Our Readers

Ending the Death Dance Ending the Death Dance

Israel and Palestine will not find peace until both have security and sovereignty.

Apr 11, 2002 / Feature / Richard Falk

In Defense of ‘Just War’ Thinking In Defense of ‘Just War’ Thinking

The only acceptable purpose of war is to restore peace on a more durable basis.

Dec 7, 2001 / Feature / Richard Falk

Is This Really a ‘Just War’? Is This Really a ‘Just War’?

Nov 8, 2001 / Richard Falk and Our Readers

Defining a Just War Defining a Just War

Ends and means.

Oct 11, 2001 / Feature / Richard Falk

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