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After Morales: The Case for Indigenous Rights in Bolivia
After Morales: The Case for Indigenous Rights in Bolivia

Examination of indigenous peoples' human rights in the post-Evo Morales era. By Ingrid Noriega. (08/21/2017)

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Democratic Transitions: Narrated by the Elite
Democratic Transitions: Narrated by the Elite

A brief exploration of the ways elitist corruption undermines democratic transitions in Indonesia and the Philippines. By Sam Brooks. (06/29/2017)

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Contesting national identity: discourse analysis of political speeches
Contesting national identity: discourse analysis of political speeches

This article investigates how national identity is constructed, redefined and contested during the time of humanitarian crisis. By Natallia Nikalayeva. (06/08/2017)

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The Plight of Minority Groups
The Plight of Minority Groups

Essay analyzes human rights issues in Sri Lanka and Bhutan. By Sooyoung Hu. (05/29/2017)

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Finding Heteronormativity in the Gendered State
Finding Heteronormativity in the Gendered State

Analysis of Ameican and French, postmodern efforts to achieve gender equity. By Juli Adhikari. (05/25/2017)

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The Ixil heritage: the promise of true  democracy in Guatemala
The Ixil heritage: the promise of true democracy in Guatemala

Essay analyzes the influence anc conswequences of the Ixil genocide on Guatemala’s social and political reality. By Ester Brito. (04/08/2017)

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Were human rights a product of the 1940s or the 1970s?
Were human rights a product of the 1940s or the 1970s?

Paper argues that Human Rights originated and were a product of the 1940s. By Jibraan Mansoor. (03/23/2017)

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Methods of Manipulation: How Militant regimes control the masses
Methods of Manipulation: How Militant regimes control the masses

Essay focuses on Indonesia and Burma to examine how militant regimes seek to control the masses. By Juli Adhikari. (03/08/2017)

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Religious Freedom in Southeast Asia
Religious Freedom in Southeast Asia

Focusing on Philippines and Vietnam, a look at religious freedom in Southeast Asia. By Sooyoung Hu. (03/02/2017)

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Breaking the Silence: A Global Analysis of Sexual Assault in the Military
Breaking the Silence: A Global Analysis of Sexual Assault in the Military

Paper provides international examination of sexual assault in the military. By Michelle Stone. (02/241/2017)

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CEDAW, UNSCR 1325, and Intersectionality
CEDAW, UNSCR 1325, and Intersectionality

A review of legal frameworks during war and peace times. By Catherine Howell. (02/14/2017)

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The Road to Retribution:Judicial Independence in Transitional Justice
The Road to Retribution:Judicial Independence in Transitional Justice

Paper argues that retribution is more likely to occur under the two conditions. By Chuyue Frances Huang. (01/15/2017)

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Report on the Health Status of Slum Inhabitants
Report on the Health Status of Slum Inhabitants

Case study of slum inhabitant health in Bangladesh. By Dr. Kausar Hossein and Tanmoy Roy Tusher. (12/20/2016)

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Interview with Dr. Luke S. Bearup: Human Trafficking
Interview with Dr. Luke S. Bearup: Human Trafficking

In this interview, Dr. Luke S. Bearup discusses human trafficking reintegration and justice as it relates to human trafficking. (11/28/2016)

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Interview with Professor Kelly M. Greenhill
Interview with Professor Kelly M. Greenhill

Professor Kelly M. Greenhill discusses human trafficking, migrant trafficking, and related corruption issues.  (11/23/2016)

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Organ Trafficking During Times of War and Political Conflict
Organ Trafficking During Times of War and Political Conflict

In this special excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Nancy Scheper-Hughes, provides an... Read More...



Battle Against The Tiger
Battle Against The Tiger

Runner-up essay in the IA Forum Student Writing Competition analyzes corruption in Mainland China and anti-corruption strategies with Hong Kong. By ZHAO Lingbo (Harry). (11/07/2016)

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The Female Burden and the International Political Economy of Sex Trafficking
The Female Burden and the International Political Economy of Sex Trafficking

In this runner-up essay in the International Affairs Forum Student Writing Content, an analysis of sex trafficking and the North-South political economic gap. By Layla Abi-Falah.

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Corruption – Security: Forging U.S. Strategy
Corruption – Security: Forging U.S. Strategy

In this special excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, co-founder of Tr... Read More...



Human Trafficking: Implementation from the perspective of three Southeast Asian countries
Human Trafficking: Implementation from the perspective of three Southeast Asian countries

A runner-up in the International Affairs Student Writing Compeition, this essay examines human trafficking from the perspective of three Southeast Asian countries and the necessity to consider... Read More...



Displacement and Statelessness
Displacement and Statelessness

This essay from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, explores the rarely recognized relationsh... Read More...



Eritrea at the Center of the International Migration Crisis
Eritrea at the Center of the International Migration Crisis

In this essay from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, an analysis of Eritrea's precariou... Read More...



The Impact of Terminology on the Mediterranean Crisis
The Impact of Terminology on the Mediterranean Crisis

Migrants? Asylum Seekers?  It's necessary to have accurate terminology for those fleeing from their homelands into Europe. By Tim S. Braimah and Andreas Yiannaros. (05/09/2016)

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The Link between Statelessness and Refugeehood
The Link between Statelessness and Refugeehood

In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, an analysis of the link between stat... Read More...



IA Forum Interview: Hans ten Feld (UNHCR, Germany)
IA Forum Interview: Hans ten Feld (UNHCR, Germany)

In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Hans ten Feld (UNHCR) discusses issu... Read More...



IA Forum Interview: Dr. Heracles Moskoff, Greek National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings
IA Forum Interview: Dr. Heracles Moskoff, Greek National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings

In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Heracles Moskoff, <... Read More...



IA Forum Interview: Dr. Victoria Redclift
IA Forum Interview: Dr. Victoria Redclift

Dr. Victoria Redclift discusses statelessness and transnational political space.  (04/20/2016)

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Now is the Time to Reform the Immigration Courts
Now is the Time to Reform the Immigration Courts

U.S. Immigration Courts are in a state of crisis. What steps should be taken?   By Hon. Dara Leigh Marks. 

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Migrant Issues in Australia: IA Forum Interview with Dr. Claudia Tazreiter
Migrant Issues in Australia: IA Forum Interview with Dr. Claudia Tazreiter

In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Claudia Tazreiter, discusses mig... Read More...



IA Forum Interview: Prof. Dawn Chatty - Migration and the Middle East
IA Forum Interview: Prof. Dawn Chatty - Migration and the Middle East

In an exerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum,, Professor Dawn Chatty discusses the mi... Read More...



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