Denmark Committed to R2P
In an address to the UN General Assembly, Denmark’s permanent representative to the UN, Carsten Staur, denounces Bashar al-Assad and calls for his resignation. He stresses Denmark’s commitment to international cooperation and to the adherence of international laws by supporting the
Denmark Committed to R2P
In an address to the UN General Assembly, Denmark’s permanent representative to the UN, Carsten Staur, denounces Bashar al-Assad and calls for his resignation. He stresses Denmark’s commitment to international cooperation and to the adherence of international laws by supporting the
Canada’s Responsibility to the Kurds
Supporters of the Kurdish Worker’s Party (PKK) in Turkey have now been on hunger strike for over a month, demanding equal Kurdish language rights in education and courts, but they are also petitioning for the release of PKK leader Abdullah
Canada’s Responsibility to the Kurds
Supporters of the Kurdish Worker’s Party (PKK) in Turkey have now been on hunger strike for over a month, demanding equal Kurdish language rights in education and courts, but they are also petitioning for the release of PKK leader Abdullah
R2P: A Battle of the Intellectuals
In March 2011, immediately after the NATO intervention in Libya began, Margaret Wente argued that the war in Libya is “a creation of the liberal intellectuals”. She went on to state that the proponents of intervention in Libya are uninformed
R2P: A Battle of the Intellectuals
In March 2011, immediately after the NATO intervention in Libya began, Margaret Wente argued that the war in Libya is “a creation of the liberal intellectuals”. She went on to state that the proponents of intervention in Libya are uninformed
Sweden on the Responsibility to Protect
The Director General for Legal Affairs of Sweden, Anders Rönquist, gave a speech on the nature of countries’ responsibilities towards their regional and global organizations. He emphasized the importance of the roles played by regional and global organizations in upholding
Sweden on the Responsibility to Protect
The Director General for Legal Affairs of Sweden, Anders Rönquist, gave a speech on the nature of countries’ responsibilities towards their regional and global organizations. He emphasized the importance of the roles played by regional and global organizations in upholding
Spengemann: Implications of Intervention in Syria are Complicated
Freshta Raoufi reflects on UN constitutional expert Sven Spengemann’s recent talk at University of Toronto’s School of Public Policy and Governance concerning Syria and different possible strategies of intervention. Spengemann noted that the implications of intervention in Syria are complicated, and
Spengemann: Implications of Intervention in Syria are Complicated
Freshta Raoufi reflects on UN constitutional expert Sven Spengemann’s recent talk at University of Toronto’s School of Public Policy and Governance concerning Syria and different possible strategies of intervention. Spengemann noted that the implications of intervention in Syria are complicated, and
A reflection on responsibility: What does Syria mean for R2P?
Former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy, and former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Allan Rock assess the state of the R2P doctrine in light of the situation in Syria today. Axworthy and Rock trace the genesis and
A reflection on responsibility: What does Syria mean for R2P?
Former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy, and former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Allan Rock assess the state of the R2P doctrine in light of the situation in Syria today. Axworthy and Rock trace the genesis and
Canadian Parliament Hears Testimony About Syria
On October 18, 2012, Canada’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development heard testimony by Turkish representative Mrs. Gulcan Akoguz , Spokesperson Faisal Alazem of the Syrian Canadian Council, and various other representatives on the crisis in Syria. They
Canadian Parliament Hears Testimony About Syria
On October 18, 2012, Canada’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development heard testimony by Turkish representative Mrs. Gulcan Akoguz , Spokesperson Faisal Alazem of the Syrian Canadian Council, and various other representatives on the crisis in Syria. They
International Crises: Should Canada Intervene to Protect Human Rights?
At a panel discussion in October 2012, Senator Romeo Dallaire, Senator Art Eggleton, and Martha Hall Findlay discussed whether Canada should intervene to protect human rights in light of the doctrine of R2P. While Dallaire endorsed the principle of R2P,
International Crises: Should Canada Intervene to Protect Human Rights?
At a panel discussion in October 2012, Senator Romeo Dallaire, Senator Art Eggleton, and Martha Hall Findlay discussed whether Canada should intervene to protect human rights in light of the doctrine of R2P. While Dallaire endorsed the principle of R2P,
R2P Extends to Protecting Courageous Reformers from Violence
Suzan Song argues that the international community has a responsibility to offer protection to local initiatives that are possibly under threat in their respective nations. She discusses the case of Dr. Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician whose outspoken condemnation of
R2P Extends to Protecting Courageous Reformers from Violence
Suzan Song argues that the international community has a responsibility to offer protection to local initiatives that are possibly under threat in their respective nations. She discusses the case of Dr. Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician whose outspoken condemnation of
Cotler: Friends of Syria Must Implement R2P
Recently Irwin Cotler, a Liberal MP in Canada, stated his support of the implementation of R2P in Syria and expressed his disappointed in Canada’s continued inaction. Cotler argued that the Friends of Syria has replaced the Security Council as the
Cotler: Friends of Syria Must Implement R2P
Recently Irwin Cotler, a Liberal MP in Canada, stated his support of the implementation of R2P in Syria and expressed his disappointed in Canada’s continued inaction. Cotler argued that the Friends of Syria has replaced the Security Council as the