Libya: The latest on the Gaddafis
As fighting continues today in Tripoli between rebels and Gaddafi loyalists, it appears that the rebel forces are moving closer to fully...
Melissa Kaplan
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Bashir Travels to Chad–Again
In what has become an unfortunate habit since being indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of genocide, war crimes,...
Global CooperationA Strong Voice for International Affairs Funding: Thank You, Senator Kerry!
In this difficult economic climate, there are days when trying to convince members of Congress of the value of international affairs funding...
Congress Vs. The UN — Round Two
The madness continues…. Last week, I wrote a blog post decrying the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s (HFAC) shabby treatment of the United...
Global JusticeA Tale of Two Resets: Russia Today
Last week, I attended a hearing by the House Foreign Affairs committee (HFAC) entitled “Time to Pause the Reset?: Defending U.S. Interests...
NewsA Great Day for International Justice: ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Gaddafi
It was not unexpected, but nonetheless, today marks another milestone on the road toward international justice. For only the second time in...
NewsICC Prosecutor Asks for Arrest Warrants for Gaddafi and Two Others in Libya
Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested arrest warrants for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi as well as his...
NewsICC Prosecutor Will Ask For Arrest Warrants in Libya
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced this week that it has uncovered proof that the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces have committed...
NewsIvory Coast: The Crisis You’re Not Hearing About
While the world’s attention is focused, and understandably so, on the events unfolding in Libya, another conflict and brewing humanitarian crisis has...
NewsICC Launches Investigation Into Libya’s Attacks on its Civilians
Good news: the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced this week that he will launch an investigation into recent attacks...
House Passes Budget Which Deeply Cuts International Affairs Funding
With time running out before a temporary federal funding measure expires on March 4th, the House of Representatives last week passed H.R....
NewsThe President’s Budget Proposal: What Does It Mean For International Affairs Funding?
President Obama released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2012 yesterday, launching the annual budgetary process in which the White House and...