China's Xi discusses Rohingya crisis with Myanmar army chief
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Myanmar’s top military general in Beijing on Friday and discussed China’s support amid...
Reuters
Nov 24, 2017
Expose Abuses of Women in Detention in North Korea
A North Korean soldier stands guard at the entrance of a women’s prison near Chongsong, North Korea, May 31, 2009. © 2009 Reuters...
Human Rights Watch
Nov 6, 2017
The prohibition of nuclear weapons: Assisting victims and remediating the environment
States have agreed upon a treaty with humanitarian foundations that prohibits nuclear weapons. It contains much, beyond its prohibitions,...
Elizabeth Minor | Humanitarian Law and Policy
Oct 10, 2017
The Twists and Turns along China’s Belt and Road
“The project of the century” is how Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi touted the Belt and Road Initiative to the world when addressing the...
International Crisis Group 1
Oct 2, 2017
Did Donald Trump just threaten to commit genocide?
President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly last week was noted for its aggressiveness, bellicosity and...
The Independent
Sep 27, 2017
China Unlikely to Back Tougher UN Actions Against Myanmar
A Rohingya refugee reacts as people scuffle while waiting to receive aid in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Sept. 26, 2017. The United Nations...
Genocide Watch
Sep 26, 2017
North Korea Nuke Tests Show Need for New Policy Response
In a season of repeated North Korean provocative steps, the 3 September underground nuclear test ranks as the most serious to date. Not...
International Crisis Group 1
Sep 4, 2017
Redoubling Crackdowns on Fleeing North Koreans
China appears to be intensifying its crackdowns on North Korean escapees attempting to transit through China to seek protection, Human...
Human Rights Watch
Sep 3, 2017
China Backs Myanmar at UN Security Council
As the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army—dubbed a terrorist organization by the Myanmar government—attacked security forces and civilians in...
Irrawaddy
Sep 1, 2017
Congress, Don't Further Normalize Military Relations With Burma
Should the U.S. have closer military ties with Burma? Some members of Congress think so, and are trying to make it happen. But such a...
Forbes
Aug 22, 2017
Japan calls for a 'world free of nuclear weapons' on 72nd anniversary of atomic bombing
Japan's Prime Minister has called for “a world free of nuclear weapons” at a ceremony to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Hiroshima...
The Independent
Aug 8, 2017
Japan Marks Hiroshima Anniversary, With North Korea on Its Mind
By Jonathan Soble Attendants observed a minute of silence during the 72nd anniversary memorial service for the atomic bomb victims at the...
New York Times 1
Aug 6, 2017
