Human rights and security

Explaining the link between heatwaves and climate change, the impacts of extreme heat, and what governments and cities are doing to adapt.

The Court’s final ruling may take years, but it has now taken its decision on ‘provisional measures’.

Fighting in Gaza has led to calls for the suspension of hostilities, whether in the form of humanitarian pauses or broader ceasefires. But what are they and what is required for them to be effective?

Explaining the UN cybercrime treaty, its potential benefits and risks, key issues in the negotiations, and likely paths forward.

Explaining the power, benefits and risks of AI and the need for regulation.

Common Futures Conversations members identify three policy areas where action could help protect access to education for young people affected by violence.

Explaining what human rights protect, where they are codified and how they relate to new challenges.

Gareth Price examines the key factors contributing to the food crisis in Southeast Asia.

Exploring key questions around Putin issuing what was interpreted as a threat to use nuclear weapons against NATO countries if they interfere in Ukraine.

James Nixey addresses whether there are political divisions in Ukraine or if the country is united in its fight for independence.

Chanu Peiris reflects on the unfolding political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka and its impact on human rights.

Short explainer outlining the energy issues facing those forced to flee their homes due to conflict, and how a lack of acccess impacts them.

Explaining what war crimes are and how, in the circumstances of Ukraine, could war crimes be prosecuted.

Explaining what is meant by the metaverse, how the metaverse will be accessed, and why it requires ambitious, agile regulation.

Exploring key questions about chemical and biological weapons as, although large-scale use in Ukraine appears unlikely, concerns remain about targeted attacks.

Dr Patricia Lewis, director of the International Security programme at Chatham House, explores the question of both biological and chemical weapons in Ukraine.

As Russia is using Belarus in its invasion of Ukraine, experts analyze the role of Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime, and its impact on Belarusian sovereignty.

Policymakers and analysts clinging to the mantra of ‘Minsk implementation’ must learn hard lessons about why this agreement is no diplomatic silver bullet.

Kazakhstan is reeling from the aftershock of the largest and bloodiest unrest it has seen since independence. Without fundamental reform, protests will return.

Short animation showing the impact of normalizing trade relations between the Syrian regime and Arab countries both on the regime and Syrian households.

A short animation explaining the crucial role that the private sector can play in protecting and defending civic space.

Amid growing recognition of the impacts of environmental and climate change on migration, a comprehensive package of policy solutions is needed.

Short animation examining why protecting and defending human rights ensures an equitable response to humanitarian crises and addresses economic inequality.

Short animation examining how, within the next decade, climate change will increasingly disrupt lives with climate hazards such as droughts, flooding and wildfires striking harder and more often.

This short video explainer outlines how, within the current decade, climate hazards are expected to have increasingly serious disruptive impacts.

Short animation explaining the issues around the growing use of drones and what should be done to address them.

Short animation explaining the significance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference.

Outlining key issues raised by the UK government’s plan to reduce its commitment to spend 0.7 percent of gross national income on overseas assistance each year.

Patricia Lewis and Champa Patel explain what we can do to curb escalation and why we need a new way to talk about women in conflict.

Exploring borders from Morocco to Egypt, and examining the impact of their securitization on local livelihoods, the role of the informal economy, and links to decentralization and local governance.

In this episode, guests discuss ways to turn Somalia’s climate vulnerability to climate resilience.

Daniel Levy joins the podcast this week with Sanam Vakil and Amjad Iraqi to discuss the one year anniversary of the 7 October attacks.

The contestation over gold – and its connection to transnational networks – is becoming a major driver of Ethiopia’s complex conflicts.

The Pulitzer-Prize winning author tells Ben Horton how super-rich autocrats cooperate in organized networks to subvert the liberal democratic order – and what the world must do to stop them.

After nearly a year of war in Gaza, Palestinian national politics is more divided than ever. Hamas and Fatah must settle these differences to be ready for ‘the day after’, writes Tahani Mustafa.

Opinion: Nearly a year on from October 7, Israeli society is still reeling. Only the end of the current coalition and a strategic overhaul can give the country the rebirth it needs, writes Eran Etzion.

States providing military assistance should take note.

A path out of the conflict is only possible if international actors prioritize Palestinian agency over Israeli control.

Explaining the link between heatwaves and climate change, the impacts of extreme heat, and what governments and cities are doing to adapt.

The clampdown represents a new phase of authoritarian rule that will hinder the peace process and inhibit aid to ordinary Yemenis.

The interim government must build political consensus to stabilise the economy and improve security. Other countries in the region should take note.

Efforts to co-opt opposition and externalize blame are familiar tools in Kenyan politics, but may be ill-equipped to address the demands of a new youth protest phenomenon and the realities of Kenya’s fiscal struggles.

A ‘reset’ in British foreign policy should extend to reinvigorating the UK’s commitment to international courts and institutions.

Increasing use of nuclear energy – due partly to innovations in reactor design – will make it more important than ever to protect civil nuclear facilities from cyberthreats, including by applying existing international law.

While the anti-war, pro-democracy Taqaddum coalition offers a glimmer of hope, the main challenge for its members will be to remain united and act decisively in negotiations over ending the war and Sudan’s political future.

Dr Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, in conversation with Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox.

The ICJ has ruled on Israel’s offensive in Rafah and Israeli and Hamas leaders may face arrest warrants from the ICC. What does this mean for Israel’s standing, the war in Gaza and international law?

Confrontation with the courts shores up Netanyahu’s supporter base – even as Israel’s international isolation deepens.

The international community neglected Israel–Palestine until violence exploded. They should not make the same mistake with the region’s other conflicts.

The collapse of negotiations reveals the flawed logic of Israel and Hamas calculations – but the international community must now step up.

Israel’s latest operation in Gaza has created two serious threats to Egypt’s government.

Tanzania’s rising economic influence and its ambitions for major cross-border infrastructure projects demand a more proactive approach to foreign policy. The policy review currently under way is a chance for the country to reach its potential as a regional leader and reliable global partner.

The judgement shows litigation can be used to hold governments to account on their climate ambitions – but much will depend on policy outcomes.

Millions are at risk as a result of Sudan’s devastating civil war, but attention lies largely elsewhere. Has the world failed the people of Sudan?

Amid civil war and territorial rivalry on both sides of the Ethiopia–Sudan border, sesame has become central to a conflict economy that perpetuates violence and political instability.

The Directive’s reduced scope will blunt its impact. But there will be much to learn from its implementation.

After nearly a year of devastating conflict, there is little sign of a ceasefire. Concerted high-level international pressure is needed to change the calculations of the generals and support a democratic transition.

Plans for a post-war peace must be made now

This episode discusses transnational links between the movement of people and armed conflict – from Edo State in Nigeria, through Niger, to Libya.

Alexei Navalny’s death leaves more questions than answers about the future of Russia. Why?