David Bosco

The Security Council visits Darfur.

The Security Council's road trip takes an unexpected turn.

The first code of conduct during warfare, created by a Civil War–era Prussian immigrant, reflected ambiguities we struggle with to this day.

From Argentina to Zambia, investment firms are snatching up the poor world’s debt. To turn a buck, they sue, harass, and otherwise claw their way into making debtor states pay. Poverty activists say these so-called vulture funds are preying on the impoverished. But they’re only doing what the international financial system can’t—holding corrupt and irresponsible regimes to account.

Persistent concerns about such legal forays have sparked a backlash against the international criminal justice industry.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has always had plenty of problems at home. Now, he’s got trouble brewing outside his borders, too.

As the Darfur region of Sudan smolders, human rights activists and a growing number of governments have adopted a new strategy.

NC: Do the Kosovars- or, for that matter, the Bosnians- want a U.S. presence?

From Argentina to Zambia, investment firms are snatching up the poor world’s debt. To turn a buck, they sue, harass, and otherwise claw their way into making debtor states pay. Poverty activists say these so-called vulture funds are preying on the impoverished. But they’re only doing what the international financial system can’t—holding corrupt and irresponsible regimes to account.