By The war in Yemen is the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis. But how is the war prolonged? Where do the weapons used in the war coming from and who sells them? In this The Perspective-episode, we focus on Sweden’s weapon export to the warring parties in Yemen. We interview activist and
Addressing Anti-Colonial Amnesia and Disregard: The Forgotten Soldiers of An Empire
During WWII, Britain mobilised a huge, now-forgotten, army of African soldiers from its colonies on the continent to fight against the Axis powers (Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan). These African soldiers were wrenched from their homes by colonial conscription laws, fought bravely and well during the Second World War. But
▶︎ Political Prisoners of Crimea and Donbas
What are the human rights implications of occupied territories? In the aftermath of the 2014 Ukrainian Maidan revolution, Russia occupied the Crimean Peninsula and waged war in Eastern Ukraine. However, the coverage of the war is often portrayed on the geopolitical issues rather than its major human rights implications. Ukrainian
An exhausting December for Libya – foreign interferences and unsuccessful diplomacies
Since its beginning in April 2019, the Libyan civil war has torn an entire State, damaging the wealth of a nation that, in 2015, was the sixth biggest economy in the African continent. The conflict, which is between the official Government of National Accord (GNA), held by Fayez Al-Sarraj, and
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Off-The-Books Diplomacy: Italy And Libya – Beyond Official Agreements
A photo of the Libyan Coast, with a view to the Mediterranean Sea / Wikimedia Commons It is often said that, in politics, there is no room for morality. Indeed, sometimes a State accepts a certain degree of external injustice in order to cope with internal problems. That is, unfortunately,
A Governments Guide to Revoking Autonomy: The Curious Case of Kashmir
Source: Kashmir Global In the days leading up to August 5th the inhabitants of Indian-administered Kashmir would experience a series of foreboding events. The telephone networks and internet access were cut off, public gatherings were banned, tens of thousands of troops were sent in, tourist were instructed to leave Kashmir
Who Let the Drones Out? Or How Cheap Drones May Precipitate War with Iran
During the past two weeks, the intractable civil war in Yemen has reignited tensions between the decades-old rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as drawing the United States closer. The cause for this recent flareup in tensions is one that hasn’t been seen since the First Gulf War of
The Last Rebel Stronghold: Idlib Between A Humanitarian Crisis And The End Of The Syrian Civil War
The Syrian conflict has been catalysing the world’s attention for eight years now. The last months have brought significant developments to the table such as the announcement, some months ago, that the self-proclaimed Islamic Caliphate had fallen and ISIS was defeated. But does this mean the end of the Syrian
The Persistent Problem Of Child Soldiers In Myanmar
Myanmar gained independence from Britain in 1948, yet its political situation has been unstable and entangled in complex civil conflicts involving the six major ethnic groups in Myanmar; the Arakanese, Chin, Kachin, Shan, Karenni, Karen, and Mon. Each of these groups have their share of grievances against Tatmadaw, the Myanmar
It’s More Than A Sunni-Shia Conflict: How The West Is Funding Warlords In Yemen
Nothing in Yemen has been left untouched by war, not even the air. Yemen’s four-year civil war has produced the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. The conflict between a Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government and Iran-aligned rebels has killed at least 10,000 people and pushed 14 million more to the