Europe
Disharmony in NATO: How Artifacts of the Cold War Corrode US-Germany Relations
In July 2020, the United States announced its decision to scale back about a third of its military presence in Germany.
Octavio Vega
Octavio is an undergraduate at MIT studying Physics and Mathematics. He is a staff writer for HIR, and writes about security and defense, human rights, international law, and geopolitics.
Law & Diplomacy
Beyond Justice's Reach, Part 2: The Risks, Rewards, and Future of the International Criminal Court
"If our world is one that cares about the safety, health, and prosperity of living beings all around, then it is only a matter of time before justice hears those voices—the voices of strength and solidarity."
Human Rights
Beyond Justice's Reach, Part 1: The Limits of the International Criminal Court
"Today, the fight against global impunity is becoming ever prominent, but modern power structures form a tough barrier to justice."
Asia
The Bleeding Puzzle of Chechnya and Dagestan
Deep in the rolling hills of Southwest Russia’s mountainous Caucasus region lies a pair of restive territories home to a once nomadic collection of ethnic groups. The Avars and the Chechens, who call the north Caucasus region their home, represent a modern distinct identity whose struggle for independence is