US Makes Gains for Human Rights in Geneva US Makes Gains for Human Rights in Geneva
A year after joining the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Obama administration is making an impact. But if Democrats lose control of Congress in November, a new round of i...
Oct 11, 2010 / Barbara Crossette
The Supermodel vs. The Warlord The Supermodel vs. The Warlord
Whether former Liberian president Charles Taylor gave Naomi Campbell diamonds or not means little for his war crimes trial. In fact, the supermodel's testimony distracted from a wi...
Aug 24, 2010 / Nicholas Jahr
Jailed US Hikers: “We Never Walked Into Iran” Jailed US Hikers: “We Never Walked Into Iran”
“We never walked into Iran,” the three American hikers who have been detained in Iran since July 2009 say during a televised interview last month.
Jun 28, 2010 / iReport
Garzón on Trial Garzón on Trial
Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón has revolutionized international law--and now faces a suspension that could end his career.
Apr 29, 2010 / Geoff Pingree and Sebastiaan Faber
Kucinich: White House Assassination Policy Is Extrajudicial Kucinich: White House Assassination Policy Is Extrajudicial
The Obama administration's decision to authorize the assassination of a US citizen has been met with silence from most Democrats.
Apr 15, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Who Speaks for Human Rights? Who Speaks for Human Rights?
A clash between a feminist activist and a former Guantánamo detainee divides the left.
Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis
Torture Lawyers on Trial? Torture Lawyers on Trial?
Spain is leading the charge to criminally investigate US government officials over torture.
Feb 11, 2010 / David Cole
Audiocast: A Conversation with ‘Humanity’s Avenger’ Audiocast: A Conversation with ‘Humanity’s Avenger’
Listen to an audiocast of remarks by "humanity's avenger," Luis Moreno-Ocampo, first prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
Dec 15, 2009 / The Nation
Western Promises Western Promises
From the archive: A book by a former ICTY official offers a vivid insider's account of realpolitik at the Milosevic trial.
Dec 20, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Marc Perelman
The Great Debate of 2008 The Great Debate of 2008
The time is right for a Great Debate on America's purpose and place in the world. But neither Republicans nor Democrats seem up to the task.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Jerry W. Sanders