Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South
The impact of climate change on developing countries has so far been devestating, and stands to get only worse.
Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’ Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’
Climate change is not just "bad weather." In fact, it fuels ethnic strife, religious violence and resource wars.
Jun 30, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
Genocide Trial in Kansas Genocide Trial in Kansas
Since the US government prosecuted Nazi war crimes, there have been no criminal prosecutions of genocide here in America—until now.
Apr 14, 2011 / Editorial / John S. Friedman
For the First Time Ever, They Had a Revolution… For the First Time Ever, They Had a Revolution…
Let's keep Washington Bullets in mind thinking about Egypt.
Feb 12, 2011 / Greg Grandin
Rwanda’s Other Genocide Rwanda’s Other Genocide
Paul Kagame has been praised for leading Rwanda’s recovery after the 1994 genocide. But his image has become increasingly tarnished, with reports of political repression now ...
Sep 17, 2010 / Tristan McConnell
Justice Delayed in Bosnia Justice Delayed in Bosnia
Without accountability and adequate support for the victims of sexual violence during the Bosnian war, ethnic fault lines could deepen.
Mar 8, 2010 / Rajeshree Sisodia
The New Humanitarian Order The New Humanitarian Order
Recent war crimes charges against the Sudanese president reveal the rights-based politics of the world's "new humanitarian order."
Sep 10, 2008 / Feature / Mahmood Mamdani
Radovan Karadzic Captured After 12 Years on the Run Radovan Karadzic Captured After 12 Years on the Run
Radovan Karadzic, captured after twelve years on the run, possessed extraordinary levels of intellect, cruelty and power. And power wielded in a time of war comes at great price, w...
Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / Slavenka Drakulic
Western Promises Western Promises
From the archive: A book by a former ICTY official offers a vivid insider's account of realpolitik at the Milosevic trial.
Dec 20, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Marc Perelman
With Friends Like Turkey… With Friends Like Turkey…
As Turkey ramps up its outrage against a House committee vote to affirm the Armenian genocide, is anyone applauding our lawmakers' act of moral courage?
Oct 12, 2007 / Editorial / Nicole Vartanian