Author: Jay Thenot-Wrobel
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Myanmar’s Unfolding Humanitarian Tragedy
How did Myanmar’s 2021 coup evolve into one of Asia’s worst humanitarian crises? The Tatmadaw’s return to absolute power has devastated civil society, displaced millions, and provoked famine, while international actors remain divided, ineffective, or complicit through inaction. Only coordinated regional diplomacy, humanitarian access, and accountability can prevent Myanmar’s collapse.
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International Humanitarian Law
To what extent does the Gaza case reveal the fragility of international law and the multilateral system in preventing and punishing mass atrocities? Despite clear legal norms under the Genocide Convention and ICJ rulings, Israel’s actions in Gaza show systematic violations, while global inaction and political pressure undermine accountability. Without enforcement, international law risks becoming…
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Between the eagle and the dragon
China has rapidly expanded its influence in the Caribbean through infrastructure, trade, and the Belt and Road Initiative. The U.S., once dominant in the region, now responds with tariffs, aid, and military ties, but often reactively. Thus, the Caribbean has become a key arena of U.S.-China rivalry, raising economic, political, and security stakes for both…