As concerns over organized crime grow, Latin American governments are increasingly turning to El Salvador’s security blueprint.

For U.S. ally Kosovo, a contested war crimes verdict against a former leader generates discontent — and offers the West an opportunity to show continued interest in the region.

The state, in its effort to reestablish order, must not undermine itself by employing a rogue, unaccountable mercenary force. The International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries, and the accompanying Montreux Document provide the means for oversight.

Human trafficking has reached a rampant level in Vietnam, primarily targeting women, children, and ethnic minorities.

Western incel culture and Hindu nationalist misogyny bear differing points of origin and reasons for existence, but both present a threat to the physical and mental security of women.

Ukraine lacks essential CRSV policy in its fight against Russia, putting its citizens at risk.

Across Northern Ireland, Liberia, and now Israel/Palestine, women peacebuilders use peace as a strategy in the face of conflict.

Investigating Al-Hol’s current state reveals complex dynamics that impact the residents and region.

Russian migration policy rarely recognizes asylum and makes the process painstakingly long, particularly for their Afghan neighbors.

Russian migration policy rarely recognizes asylum and makes the process painstakingly long, particularly for their Afghan neighbors.

Palestinian women struggle against both obvious and hidden consequences of conflict.

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program warrants close examination amidst ongoing legal and political debates.

Addressing the influx of mail-order brides from the Philippines requires a collaborative anti-trafficking effort with the United States.

Ethiopia’s government should amend its transitional justice plan to address how war exacerbated gender inequalities.

Humanitarian assistance needs to recognize and include the needs of LGBTQ+ Syrian refugees.

Why is the average person today more informed about the refugee crisis in Ukraine versus those in Eritrea or Afghanistan?

South Korean women are combatting misogyny by saying “no,” but what are the implications for the country as a whole?

Staff writer Joshua Rodriguez attended the University of London’s Refugee Law Initiative Annual Conference entitled “Inequality and Fairness in Refugee Protection.”

Italy’s far-right government continues its attacks on migrants by stepping up enforcement efforts to solve a humanitarian crisis .

The loss of life at a Mexican migrant detention center is only the latest consequence of the U.S.'s and region’s move towards more restrictive immigration policies