The Taliban’s grab of power in Afghanistan also has repercussions for international justice. Law scholar and EUI alumna Sophie Duroy draws attention to a recent statement by the International Criminal Court Prosecutor that essentially lets the US off the hook for crimes committed in the war against terror.

Policy Leader Fellow Ibrahim Magara walks readers through the security crisis in Somalia, where the terrorist group Al Shabaab adds greater instability to the factious political scenario.

France’s reactions to the terrible terrorist attack of 16 October seem to imply that the fight against terrorism might justify sacrificing human rights and the rule of law. EUI Ph.D. researcher in Law Sophie Duroy looks at the issue.

In a recent report, researchers from the BRaVE project examine the causes driving social polarisation in the global north. Their work aims to provide guidance on creating the political, social and economic conditions that foster community resilience to the cleavages of our day.