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Commentary, analysis, and research on issues and current events related to human rights, civil rights, international law, the United Nations (UN), and peacekeeping approaches.

Past Events

Sudan: The World's Forgotten Crisis

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Ertharin Cousin, Cameron Hudson, and Rebecca Wolfe address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

Apr 22
Rebecca Wolfe, Cameron Hudson, and Ertharin Cousin on stage at the Council.
Ana Miyares Photography

Combatting Impunity: Holding World Leaders Accountable

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation with former International Criminal Court President Chile Eboe-Osuji on prosecuting war crimes and strengthening global justice.

Feb 25
Fay Hartog-Levin and Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji on stage.
Ana Miyares Photography
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Commentary & Analysis

Jimmy Carter's Values-Based Foreign Policy Wasn't a Failure

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

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

President Jimmy Carter meets with civic leaders from Georgia and Florida at the White House in Washington to explain his new Panama Canal treaty
Harvey Georges / AP
US Foreign Policy

What is the International Court of Justice, where Israel faces genocide charges?

BLOG
Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

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.

View of the Peace Palace which houses World Court in The Hague, Netherlands
Peter Dejong / AP
Defense and Security
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Research

The Atlas of Impunity

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

The Atlas of Impunity, a joint effort of David Miliband, the Eurasia Group, and the Council, comprehensively tracks abuse of power across five key dimensions.

Katherine Starr, David Miliband, Monica Pinto and others discussing the Atlas of Impunity Human Rights

Most Americans Willing to Work with Autocrats to Protect the US

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

Participants arrive at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Reuters
Public Opinion
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