Humanitarian law outlines the rules that regulate the conduct of war. This law’s goal is to limit the effects of armed conflict and sets the responsibilities for the groups that are involved. In January of 2020, The National Commission on International Humanitarian Law and its Kuwaiti counterpart signed a document of understanding aimed at strengthening […]
Ethnocentrism is a term used in circles where ethnicity and similar in-group issues are of concern. It can be defined as the belief that a group and its customs are superior to others. Throughout history, many wars and social movements started due to the subject of ethnocentrism. Egypt, in particular, has been the subject of […]
The international humanitarian law failed because it did not prevent genocide in Rwanda from happening. The U.S. does regret not intervening because they could have saved 300,000 lives in Rwanda. ‘“Humanitarian law” means protecting those who are not fighting as well as those no longer able to. It means laws of armed conflict. In Northern […]
Wade Davis’ TED Talk on the subject of endangered cultures was very informative. He emphasizes how important it is to preserve and appreciate the diversity of the world’s indigenous cultures. The term “endangered cultures” refers to the threatened extinction of indigenous societies. Unfortunately, these cultures are starting to disappear at an alarming rate. For context, […]
Eurocentrism and ethnocentrism are “evaluations of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture.” Farish Noor supports eurocentrism, but he questions the idea that only western cultures understand the meaning and value of human rights. He believes that many other cultures and regions have also contributed to the definition […]
