End of the ?war on terror?: what next?
Obama is redefining the fight against terrorism. But he has come up against some stiff criticism and urgently needs the EU’s help.
Anthony Dworkin
Sri Lanka – dealing with the legacy of a brutal war
Now that the fighting in Sri Lanka is over, attention must focus on reconciliation
Human rights – a time for reflection
Anthony Dworkin calls for a moment of reflection in the light of the anniversary of the human rights declaration
A new partnership in support of international law
Obama’s election offers the opportunity for the EU and the US to come together in pledging to fight terrorism within the framework of fundamental human rights
Europe should support the ICC over Darfur
The indictment of Sudan’s president marks a critical moment for the International Criminal Court. European supporters of international justice should give it their backing.
EU governments should welcome today’s ECHR ruling on torture
In a ruling announced today, the European Court of Human Rights has struck a significant blow in defence of Europe’s moral standing in the fight against terrorism
Is the EU living up to its rhetoric on human rights?
The gap between the EU’s rhetorical and actual commitment to democracy and human rights could lead to growing international scepticism about the EU’s role on the global stage