The Olympic Games as a Vehicle for Human Rights Reforms: The Case of China

Given China’s poor human rights reputation, the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Games has the potential to be used as a vehicle for human rights reforms in the country.

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Sweden’s Troubled Relationship with the Indigenous Sámi Community

In light of climate change concerns, a dangerous trend of “eco-colonialism” threatens indigenous rights, even in free and equal societies committed to renewable energy usage.

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Book Review: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

Sa’ed Atshan illustrates the rise of the LGBTQ+ movement in Palestine and the resulting transnational queer movement which stands in solidarity with Palestinians. The existence of an “empire of critique” is also demonstrated, one which has restricted the growth of the Palestinian LGBTQ+ social movement.

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