Hungary and the EU: A Constitutional Crisis
The EU constitutional crisis over Hungary takes place against a background of Hungary’s economic weakness.
Articles by Rene Wadlow
Understanding South Sudan’s Independence
Complexity is a term which is true for all Sudanese life — political, economic, and geographic. The failure to deal creatively with complexity has led to fighting for nearly all of its history.
Palestinian Status at the UN: Breaking the Logjam
There is a good deal of discussion in the halls of the UN, both in New York and Geneva, concerning a possible application of full membership in the UN by the Palestinian Authority.
The Arrest and Coming Trial of Ratko Mladic: A Step Forward for World Law
On May 26, 2011, President Boris Tadic of Serbia announced the arrest of General Ratko Mladic, the Yugoslav general who had been charged by the War Crimes Tribunal for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Are Cluster Bombs Still in Use in Thai-Cambodian Fighting?
There are serious reports, but unconfirmed by independent observers, of the use of cluster weapons by Thai forces in the Good Friday, April 22, 2011, attack on Cambodian forces.
The Ivory Coast: Behind Laurent Gbagbo’s Last Stand
The arrest on April 11 of Laurent Gbagbo, his wife and family and a small circle of “the faithful” in his fortified home in Abidjan brings to an end a five-month standoff between Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara.