Tag "human rights"
Donald Trump’s presidential victory signals an end to America’s engagement in Southeast Asia
Trump’s unexpected victory could change how America interacts with Southeast Asia on issues concerning security, human rights and trade.
Romania’s Minister of Justice admits to lying to the European Court of Human Rights
Romanian Minister of Justice, Raluca Pruna, admitted in this month’s meeting with the Romanian Superior Magistrates Council, to have lied to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the budgeting of almost a billion euros for the construction of seven new penitentiaries.
The Silk Road is turning China’s diplomacy on its head
While China has traditionally refused to become involved in countries’ domestic affairs, its Silk Road ambitions are challenging Beijing’s policy.
Laos government cracks down on social media use
Attempts to crackdown of social media raised concerns over human rights violations and of potential negative impact on the country’s burgeoning economy
Strategic implications of President Obama’s trip to Vietnam
President Obama’s Vietnam visit will increase economic and security cooperation.
Opinion: Why human rights should matter to risk analysis
Often overlooked, the relationship between human rights and risk analysis has become increasingly important. A guest post by Nicolas Tenzer, Chairman of the Paris-based Centre for Study and Research for Political
One year after Charlie Hebdo, is France adequately addressing homegrown terror?
2015 was a devastating year for France. On January 11, two terrorists attacked the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, killing 17 people. “Je suis Charlie” was raised as a rallying cry
Does a New Parliament Signal a Shift for Egypt?
Last Sunday, Egypt’s newly-elected parliament held its first meeting since the 2012 expulsion of former President Mohammed Morsi. But the new class of legislators have little chance of serving as
Breaking down the implications of China’s new anti-terrorism law
China’s new anti-terrorism law has been strongly criticized for infringing on a host of both corporate and human rights.. On December 27, 2015, the Standing Committee of the National People’s
Challenges for UK ‘golden era’ ties with China
Last week, Xi Jinping concluded his first official visit to the UK. The tour ended with a series of deals worth $60 billion. While business investors are looking to deepen trade
