Rwanda’s Involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Motivations, Support, and Human Rights Implications

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Rwanda’s Involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Motivations, Support, and Human Rights Implications

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: atm2003 / Shutterstock.com The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in conflict for decades, with neighboring Rwanda playing a significant role in the region’s instability. Rwanda’s involvement, particularly through support of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, has led to territorial gains in eastern DRC, […]

Introduction: Understanding Apartheid and U.S. Foreign Policy

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Introduction: Understanding Apartheid and U.S. Foreign Policy

By Esther Claudette Gittens Apartheid is a term that is most commonly associated with South Africa’s institutionalized system of racial segregation and discrimination, which officially ended in 1994. However, apartheid has since been expanded in its definition by international human rights bodies, such as the United Nations and Human Rights Watch, to include any systemic […]