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Turning a Blind Eye – The politicization of Genocide: The case of Ethiopia

By Johanna Suh-Hee Rothe Content Warning: This piece contains descriptions and discussions of genocide, including references to mass violence, death, torture, sexual violence, and other forms of extreme human suffering. Reader discretion is advised. “The world must be ever alert to the warning signs of genocide, and act quickly and early to avert it.” [i]…
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Roots of Injustice: Land, Power, and Resistance in Guatemala

A small corn field on Acatenango Volcano, in the Chimaltenango Department of Guatemala. (Image Source: Photograph taken by Christopher Unruh in Guatemala, September 2024) By Christopher Unruh and Amanda Clark Throughout Guatemala’s history, land has acted as a nexus for economic and political power. Unequal power dynamics between local communities and foreign landowners, from colonial…
