Category Archives: European Union (EU)

France and Italy Call for Closed EU Border: An Abrogration of Moral Responsibility

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Readers of Justice in Conflict will know that the posts rarely, if ever, step out of the bounds of issues concerning transitional justice and conflict resolution. Sometimes, however, issues that aren’t directly related to either are so morally outrageous that … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Union (EU), France, Immigration, Italy | 3 Comments

Libya, Peace and Justice: Murky Options

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

One of the few realities of violent political conflicts across contexts is that fully “good” options are in rare supply. In a recent post, I attempted to articulate some of the tensions surrounding the pursuit of justice in Libya, on … Continue reading →

Posted in African Union (AU), European Union (EU), Human Rights, International Criminal Court (ICC), Libya, Peace Negotiations, Transitional Justice | 2 Comments

The West and Libya: The Politically Imposed Limits of Justice

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

  There was a time, just a few years ago, when Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was ostracized by the international community. Then he became a key, if quirky, ally and business partner of the West. Fast-forward a few years and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arms Deals, European Union (EU), France, International Criminal Court (ICC), Italy, Libya, Russia, United Kingdom, United States | 7 Comments