Transforming Harmful Belief Systems for Peace, Tolerance, and Cohesion in Northern Uganda and the Great Lakes Region
Introduction The Great Lakes Region of Africa, encompassing countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has long been ...
What is the Effectiveness of International Law?
Introduction International law, a framework of rules and principles governing relations between states and other global actors, plays a crucial role in maintaining order ...
4 Traps for Paul Collier and What to Do Dealing with Conflicts?
Introduction This essay explores Paul Collier’s concept of the ‘four traps’ that impede development in conflict-affected states, as outlined in his influential work on ...
Critically Examine How Cultural Relativism and Universalism Shape the Implementation of Human Rights Across Different Regions of the World
Introduction Human rights, as a concept enshrined in international frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948, aim to protect ...
Discuss the Notion that Colonialism has Hindered Africa’s Development in So Many Ways as Others Say: What Are Your Views on This Saying?
Introduction The impact of colonialism on Africa’s development remains a contentious issue within African Studies. While some argue that colonial rule has profoundly hindered ...
MY PERSPECTIVE ON ASEAN
Introduction The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands as a pivotal regional organisation in the geopolitical landscape of Asia, with significant implications for ...
World War III: Historical Context and Hypothetical Analysis
Introduction The concept of a third world war (WW3) has long captured the imagination of historians, policymakers, and the public alike, emerging as a ...
Critically Examine How Cultural Relativism and Universalism Shape the Implementation of Human Rights Across Different Regions of the World
Introduction This essay critically examines the tension between cultural relativism and universalism in the implementation of human rights across diverse global regions. Human rights, ...
Presence of Extra-Regional Powers in the Indian Ocean
Introduction The Indian Ocean, often described as a geopolitical fulcrum, has emerged as a critical arena for international competition and cooperation in the 21st ...
‘The architects of the United Nations set out to create the most ambitious system of collective security ever attempted. To this end, the Security Council was given unprecedented power. Its five permanent members would be the world’s policemen; they would fulfil the UN’s central purpose of maintaining peace and security. Troops would be at their disposal since, without the ability to enforce it, there was no point to international law. The alternative was anarchy.’ (Melvern, 1996)
Introduction The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 with the primary aim of preventing another global conflict following the devastation of the Second ...
