Women and girls make up more than half of Afghanistan’s population. For two decades prior to the Taliban’s return to power, Afghan women made extraordinary gains. They attended schools and universities, built professional careers, served in government, and helped shape the country’s future.
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Gaza, International Law, and the Limits of War
At the same time, the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza have been catastrophic. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, including large numbers of women and children.”
Gender Apartheid in Taliban Afghanistan
Restrictions on women extend far beyond education and employment. Women are subject to strict controls over movement, dress, speech, and social interaction.”
Farewell to a Friend
Gaza’s Human Suffering
Nearly two million Palestinians—almost the entire population of Gaza—have been displaced, many multiple times.”
ICC Seeking Arrest Warrants
The ICC’s mandate is not to equate parties, but to assess individual criminal responsibility under international law.”
Kwibuka Rwanda
Rwanda represents a case in which early warning signs were clearly visible—yet failed to trigger meaningful international action.”
A Ceasefire in Gaza
The question is no longer only whether a ceasefire is justified, but whether the international system can respond effectively to a humanitarian crisis.”
Threat of Regional Conflict
Roughly two-thirds of the population—more than 20 million people—require humanitarian assistance, including millions of children.”
You Cannot Bomb Your Way to Peace
Peace is not passive—it is a deliberate, sustained choice. It cannot be imposed through force, nor achieved through destruction.”