Great Decisions: WAR CRIMES

Great Decisions: WAR CRIMES

What is a war crime? How does this definition apply to recent events in Ukraine? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have...
Great Decisions: WAR CRIMES

Great Decisions: ECONOMIC WARFARE

What comprises economic warfare? How have these measures been used recently against Russia? Waging economic warfare consists of a variety of measures from implementing sanctions to fomenting labor strikes. Such tools are utilized by states to hinder their enemies, and...
Great Decisions: WAR CRIMES

Great Decisions: GLOBAL FAMINE

What causes famine? How can it be prevented in the future? Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering...
Great Decisions: WAR CRIMES

Great Decisions: IRAN AT A CROSSROADS

What is the future for relations between Iran and the U.S.? By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of...
Great Decisions: WAR CRIMES

Great Decisions: CLIMATE MIGRATION

How is climate change impacting human migration? As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how...