Abstract. International organization (IO) studies exhibit a curious blind spot: They rarely theorize or investigate empirically what IOs do and effect “in

Abstract. How do local organizations at the forefront of refugee responses in conflict-affected environments contextualize global governance frameworks on

Authoritarian states are increasingly shaping global normative orders by promoting state-centric and communitarian alternatives to liberal norms in global governance institutions. This article…

In its short history, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has repeatedly faced contestation by states, which reached a first peak in 2016 with the threat of mass withdrawal by its African members.…

Abstract. Despite broad agreement that the international order is losing its resilience, a new order is not in place. This article argues that law helps be

Abstract. The liberal international order (LIO) is transitioning, marked by rising non-Western powers and norm contestation. However, current research ofte

Localization in World Politics · Episode

Localization in World Politics · Episode

An issue brief on local civilians’ roles in unarmed protection of civilians.

Are the post-conflict perspectives of everyday people reflected in the agreements that end civil wars? While the Colombian peace process was lauded for its

This article explores how a non-governmental organisation (NGO) facilitates patterns of learning, unlearning, and relearning and, in so doing, strengthens people’s livelihoods in rural Uganda. We c...

Both countries claim overlapping parts of the Gulf of Thailand with potentially lucrative oil and gas reserves. There is a peaceful path to resolve the dispute.

South–South security cooperation and the (re)making of global security governance - Volume 11 Issue 1

How do processes of contestation and resistance, emerging from the constellation of actors, impact the transitional justice landscape? This article critically e...

The big trial ends at the Kosovo Chambers and an opportunity to ask – has it been worth it. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all…

South Sudan’s political and military leaders are driving the country towards a full-scale civil war and mass atrocity crimes, warn UN experts. And long-awaited transitional justice mechanisms are stal...

ABSTRACT. This article traces the role of Global South states in designing and implementing transitional justice. It draws on the cases of Sierra Leone and

The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.

Third Word Quarterly

The End of Autocratic Norm Adaptation? US Retrenchment and Liberal Norms in Illiberal Regimes - Volume 79 Issue S1

Normativity in practice: Ordering through enactment, learning, and contestation in global protests - Volume 51 Issue 5

Argentina is the go-to spot for Universal Jurisdiction – why? If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on…

[Janaha Selvaraj is a lecturer at the Department of Legal Studies of The Open University of Sri Lanka. She holds LL.B (Hons) from University of Colombo and LL.M in International Law from the South …

Rethinking democracy in global network governance: norm polysemy, pluralism, and agonistic engagement - Volume 17 Issue 3

From the bottom up? Frontline crisis management and informal policy change in international organisations - Volume 52 Issue 1

As violence escalates around the world, victims are increasingly looking for justice in domestic courts, rather than international ones.

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[Metra Mehran, is an activist from Afghanistan, member of the End Gender Apartheid Campaign and Afghanistan Advocacy Specialist at Amnesty International.  Venesa Sulimani is a survivor-le…

Two of the main recent trends in humanitarianism have been the increasing focus on decolonialisation and localisation of humanitarian assistance. Donors have committed to raising funding for local ...

When law is read in good faith, it becomes a shield. GC IV’s purpose is simple: protect human beings in war.

Has peacekeepers’ use of force for civilian protection given rise to a legitimacy crisis in the eyes of local communities? This article traces how the ends

After more than a decade of tensions, leaders of the five central Asian republics have met annually since 2018. This article argues that the Consultative M

Understanding the role of international norms has been a prominent theme in International Relations, alongside studying International Organizations (IOs) as norm diffusers. Combining both…

Call for Papers: “Addressing the Human Cost of Weapons: Past, Present and Future” Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 March 2026 Decision whether abstract has been selected: 01 May 2026 Deadline ...