As mass protests continue in the autonomous region, a look at implications for Hong Kong itself, China, as well as the region and the global system.
Author: Francesco Mancini
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A list of key upcoming meetings and events with implications for global affairs.
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As secessionist movements proliferate around the world, a look at what leads some to succeed and others to fail.
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Despite having focused on the crises at hand, the 69th UN General Assembly has so far left key global challenges unaddressed.
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The recent capture of the Quneitra crossing by Syrian militant forces is of great symbolic importance and reminds us that the Syrian civil war is nowhere close to an end.
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As ASEAN moves toward closer integration and past a history of mass atrocities, a high-level panel recommends committing to R2P.
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The election of Raul Khadjimba as president of Georgia’s breakaway republic of Abkhazia raises several doubts and demonstrates the need for him to turn from populist opposition leader to inclusive president.
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Although a number of terms are still subject to further negotiation, the recent peace agreement between the Frelimo ruling party and the Renamo opposition is a significant step in consolidating long-term peace.
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Despite several criticisms and shortcomings, Nigeria’s federal system is the country’s best option.
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In South Sudan, there are no legal protections against child marriage, but local chiefs can still help safeguard the human rights of young women and girls.