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The Unfinished Journey of Palestinian Statehood

On May 22, Palestine was recognized as a state by Norway, Ireland, and Spain, bringing the number of countries recognizing Palestine’s statehood to over 140 of the 193 members of the United Nations. And yet Palestine is still not a legal state. Moreover, the current political consensus is that

Thresholds of Dialogue with Hamas and Russia

Should potential mediators negotiate with Hamas? At a recent dinner of eminent international lawyers, an animated difference of opinion arose about whether there should be negotiations with the organization. On the one side, people said Hamas was a terrorist group, beyond conversations after its heinous crimes on October 7. On

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Time Bombs in Gaza and Beyond

Daniel Warner | As the Israel Defense Forces continue to bomb and invade Gaza, there are several other time bombs ticking away.

Could UNRWA Be the Palestinian People’s Best Long-Term Hope for Justice?

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Could UNRWA Be the Palestinian People’s Best Long-Term Hope for Justice?

Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights: China Attacks Western Norms as a Cold War Debate Re-ignites in Geneva

Beyond geopolitical and material confrontations, an ideological battle dating back to the Cold War is being re-ignited over the universality of human rights and their implementation.

#151 The G|O Briefing, September 22, 2023

Is generative AI coming for our jobs? Yes and No ILO says | The worrisome rise of transnational repression

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African states and the Ukraine war at the UN: Nuanced, not neutral

The illusion of lukewarm African support against the war in Ukraine doesn’t stand scrutiny

Statement on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Russian aggression against Ukraine

By the 27 permanent representatives of the European Union member states and the head of the European Union delegation to the UN in Geneva

Putting Putin and Company in the Dock

Putting Putin and Company in the Dock

Gordon Brown | "Putin’s crime of aggression can and must be tried sooner rather than later."

Dunant, Galtung or the Generals: Give Peace a Chance

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Dunant, Galtung or the Generals: Give Peace a Chance

Daniel Warner | Most people claim they would prefer peace to war. Scenes of death and destruction in Ukraine horrify. So if peace is preferred to war, why aren’t similar resources allocated?

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