International Policy Digest

Will Human Rights Ever Matter in Central Asia?
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 06:51
All indications from this trip suggest that Kerry soft-pedaled human rights issues in order to emphasize cooperation around regional security, counterterrorism and energy, and to encourage warmer ties in order to push back against the expanding regional influence of Russia and China.
Behind the U.S. Push into Africa
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 06:28
America is taking more notice of the African continent due to the expansion of extremist organisations operating in Africa like al-Qaeda, al-Shabbab, Ansar al-Sharia, al-Murabitun, Boko Haram, Islamic State (IS) and others.
Latin America’s War on Gender Violence
Friday, June 12, 2015 - 06:42
While there are more female leaders here than ever, fighting for women rights in this developing region is not complete. Rampant gender-related violence reaffirms this reality. Fourteen Latin countries rank in the top 25 for crimes against women.