Tag: Human Rights Promotion
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A Georgian Nightmare
1. Georgia is at a brink of an abyss, with the, the illegitimate Georgian Dream government consolidating their power through rigged elections, pro-Russian laws, and severe suppression of the European identity of Georgians 2.Mass protests erupted after halting EU accession. The government’s violent crackdown led to over 400 arrests and brutality toward protesters and journalists.…
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The Potential Expansion of the Coup Belt
1. What is the Coup Belt and is there a risk of it expanding? 2. The countries of the Coup Belt share some underlying factors behind their coup d’états. 3. There is a risk of the Coup Belt expanding southwards to include Cameroon.
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The Future of European Soft Power after Gaza
EU countries support Israels campaign in Gaza, critics argue that this leads to a loss in Soft Power.
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Why the Emerging Human Rights Regime against Torture in Southeast Asia is Faltering
Short of producing accountability, new ASEAN anti-torture standards may sanction the practices of Southeast Asian states.
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From Honor to Unrest
The Bangladeshi student protests against the quota system highlight deep-seated issues of inequality and high youth unemployment.
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Reverberations of Resistance
This article explores the Western influence in Asia and the Middle East, focusing on the Vietnam War’s impact on governmental responses to protests in the U.S. and Western Europe. By examining the protests’ intensity and government actions, the paper investigates the reciprocal relationship between political activism and policy changes. It analyses historical contexts, protest dynamics,…
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Georgia’s New “Foreign Agents” Law
Georgia’s new foreign agents law labels NGOs with significant foreign funding as working for foreign powers, harming its EU accession prospects and drawing criticism for being anti-democratic.
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The Importance of Local Knowledge Production for African Rising Powers
Education in Africa must challenge colonial frameworks, promote independence, and amplify local voices for inclusive global representation.
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Democracy and South Asia
In South Asia, Bangladesh and Pakistan face election controversies; India holds fair polls despite challenges.
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Serbia at a Crossroad
Serbia’s democratic backsliding is a cause for concern, given its crucial role in maintaining stability across the broader Balkan region.