REFLECTION The elevation of art, possibly even to the most prominent position within society, is a potent antidote to fascism, dictatorship, xenophobia, racism, and intolerance. In literary, graphic, or musical form, art resists the multi-pronged attack waged on our societies by rampant consumerism, technological dependence, and throw-away culture. The art in life and the … [Läs mer...]
Reflections on human security in times of distress
REFLECTION What is human security, and what dimensions does it encompass? What threats does it face, and how do we manage and resolve them? In recent times, it appears as if threats to human security have been aggravated by global warming, manipulation through social media, and trigger-happy, Mafia-esque leaders who seem more interested in preserving their own privileges than … [Läs mer...]
Kräv respekt för internationell humanitär rätt
SAMMANFATTNING Även kriget har lagar som länder förbundit sig att följa. Trots det ser vi idag tilltagande kränkningar av även de grundläggande internationella regelverken i bl a Jemen, Syrien, Nigeria, Mali och Myanmar. Sjukhus bombas, civila utsätts för belägring och avrättas, kemiska vapen används. Dessutom hör vi i regioner som inte befinner sig i väpnad konflikt … [Läs mer...]
Protecting health care, protecting humanity
ANALYSIS Armed conflict, particularly the intra-state kind, is often characterised by the lack of a functioning state, and at times by a state that is actively targeting its citizens. In these settings, the provision of humanitarian aid, including health care, is a practical demonstration of human security and the protection of health care in conflict is a fundamental gauge of … [Läs mer...]