Should the International Criminal Court Investigate the Syrian Chemical Attack?
Yes, argues a Human Rights Watch document.
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The Lives of Dictators’ Wives
The fancy clothes and charitable works aren't incidental: The dictator’s spouse is an important part of maintaining power.
Should We Bomb Syria? The Answer Is Easy if You Believe in Evil
Timely new research links the belief that certain people or groups are evil with support for violent responses.
How to Decode a Syrian Chemical Weapons Claim
An unofficial club of weapons experts looks for clues.
Is the Responsibility to Protect Habit-Forming? Hope So!
While the principle of "responsibility to protect" may provide cover for intervening in Syria, an expert on the concept suggests its real value lies in weaving a respect for human rights into every nation's DNA.
Unfortunately, Syria Didn’t Sign the World’s Chemical Weapons Treaty
One of only five countries on Earth to say no to the global ban.
Looking for an Off-Ramp Before Egypt’s Civil War
If we had a solid way to predict war, maybe they could be stopped before they even started. Academe is working on making its models better at the task.
A Syrian Exile Writes on Leaving Home
A series of testimonials offers notes from civilians amid the conflict, claims Syria Deeply.
The New Land of Jihad
Western support for the opposition in Syria’s bloody civil war raises fears of a blowback from European extremists.
The Long-Term Harm Caused by Short-Term Exposure to Violence
A study of the political upheaval in Kenya shows what harm violence can have on the children who witness it.