Sudan’s worst conflict in decades is the legacy of dictator Omar al-Bashir’s 30-year regime

The Sudanese dictator’s rule ended in 2019, but his military successors have preserved much of his regime’s infrastructure.

Willow Berridge, The Conversation

· Apr 30, 2023 · 11:30 pm

Ukraine is using controversial facial recognition tech to identify the dead and reunite families

To build a case for war crimes, the country has been using software by Clearview AI, a firm fined in the UK for collecting images of social media users.

Felipe Romero Moreno, The Conversation

· Jun 16, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Both Russia and Ukraine are using prisoners of war in ways that break international law

As per universally-accepted norms, prisoners of war must be protected against acts of violence, insults and public curiosity.

Christoph Bluth, The Conversation

· Jun 14, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Five essential commodities and services that will be hit by Russia’s war on Ukraine

The two nations are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many crucial supply chains.

Sarah Schiffling, The Conversation

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Nikolaos Valantasis Kanellos, The Conversation

· Feb 26, 2022 · 01:30 pm

By recognising eastern Ukraine’s parts as sovereign states, Russia has set the stage for an invasion

Why does this kind of state recognition matter so much, and how does it challenge international law?

Rowan Nicholson, The Conversation

· Feb 23, 2022 · 01:30 pm

How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could play out

Resistance from the population in Kyiv could prove a serious thorn in Moscow’s side.

Julien Théron, The Conversation

· Jan 22, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Armed Forces Flag Day: History and significance of this day

Armed Forces Flag Day is observed to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought on India’s borders.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 07, 2019 · 09:43 am

Pakistan-based terror outfits used children during clashes with security forces in J&K: UN report

The report urged India to put in place measures to hold those using and recruiting children in conflict to account.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 28, 2018 · 11:57 am

Colombians displaced by conflict are moving home, but still living in fear

Colombia is pursuing a bold programme to give people back land seized by paramilitaries. But its beneficiaries don't feel safe.

Sanne Weber, The Conversation

· May 26, 2016 · 11:30 pm

What does India's fiscal deficit have to do with the war in Chhattisgarh?

The number of paramilitary troops has gone up by 32% in 8 years, adding a steep wage burden on the government.

Supriya Sharma

· Apr 20, 2016 · 09:00 am

Pakistani drone strikes should worry Obama

Recent targeted killings by Pakistan prove that drone warfare is expanding – and in unpredictable ways. It's time for the US to reconsider its own policies.

Michael Boyle, The Conversation

· Oct 01, 2015 · 10:30 pm