Commentary

Human Rights Day arrives as norms fade, and pressures such as inequality and disinformation are rising. Kenneth Roth explains what’s really at stake.

As the UNGA prepares to open its 80th session, one of the world’s top humanitarian leaders explains where the global aid system is failing—and how we fix it.

"Carter should be seen as an important figure who highlighted the risks and rewards of boldly pursuing values over interests," Paul Poast writes.

On Dec. 29, South Africa brought genocide charges against Israel in the International Court of Justice. Israel said it will defend itself from the charges at hearings on Jan. 11 and 12 in The Hague.

Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

Thousands of Palestinians have been killed, and aid has been blocked. Countries are calling for a cease-fire and the US is calling for a humanitarian pause.

President Biden announced while in Israel this week that Egypt has agreed to allow 20 trucks filled with humanitarian aid to enter into the Gaza Strip.

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.

In the US, student groups are voicing their positions on the war between Hamas and Israel, including a statement by 34 Harvard University groups holding Israel responsible for the violence.

It's not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, David Scheffer writes.