Diversions: Objects of Repression
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Violence in Mexico May Be Worse Than You Think
By Aila M. Matanock In February, a 25-year-old woman named Ingrid Escamilla was stabbed to death, and her…
Why Have the Hong Kong Protests Lasted So Long?
By Dawn Brancati and Nathan Law Twenty-one weeks. That is how long the current protests against Chinese rule in Hong…
Beware of Victor’s Justice
Guest post by Christoph Valentin Steinert. Armed conflicts are inextricably linked with substantial injustices. While no policy can…
When Norms Collide: Business, Human Rights, and Economic Development in Colombia
By Laura Bernal-Bermúdez and Tricia D. Olsen for Denver Dialogues. *Note: a Spanish-language version of this post is below…
What to do When Women Politicians are Attacked? Here are Four Ideas from Around the World
By Juliana Restrepo Sanín for Denver Dialogues. In a previous post, I discussed how women elected to public…
The Mueller Report and Global Contentious Politics
By Deborah Avant for Denver Dialogues. As we begin to digest Attorney General William Barr’s summary of the…
Hierarchy and Central Leadership Help Nonviolent Campaigns Prevail When Fringe Terrorism Occurs
Guest post by Margherita Belgioioso, Stefano Costalli, and Kristian Skrede Gleditsch. Recent research shows that nonviolent dissent can…
Protecting Citizens or Punishing Criminals? Staying Vigilant in Mexico’s Drug War
By Omar García-Ponce, Lauren Young, and Thomas Zeitzoff. This past July, Mexicans voted for change. Leftist leader Andrés…
Can Turkey Protect the Uighurs?
Guest post by Emir Yazici. Several international actors have condemned China’s ongoing massive assimilation campaign of Uighur Muslims…