Contributions

The ḥurriyya framework offers Muslim societies a way to overcome ideological divides by linking universal values with Islamic ethics. It provides an alternative to rigid secularism and literalist traditions while respecting modern values developed outside Islam.

Large-scale land acquisitions in palm oil, rubber, and sugarcane supply chains pose human rights and deforestation risks. Currently, weak land governance, poor traceability, and shifting trade patterns undermine stringent due diligence processes.

Nowadays, the profession of executioner is still relevant. Concerning Algeria and Tunisia, once they gained independence the new rulers kept their own executioners on duty. They simply replaced French executioners with “local” ones. Today the abolition of the death penalty is not in prospect.

Germany played a central role in creating the ICC in the 1990s. Given this legacy and the urgent need for a rules-based order, why is Berlin’s support faltering—just when the Court needs it most? This piece argues why Germany must prioritize the ICC over its commitment to Israel.