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Rise of ‘family values’ conferences across Africa leads to calls for focus on key humanitarian issues

Across Africa, ‘family values’ conferences have become increasingly visible. These events feature international organisers, local lawmakers and faith leaders and claim to defend the ‘traditional family life’.

Editorial - February/March 2026

The new age of aggression

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US shocked the world. Global Insight examines the implications of America’s use of military action for its neighbours and the international order.

Venezuela: hope and uncertainty in the wake of US capture of Maduro

Venezuelans were abruptly awoken in the early hours of 3 January to the sight and sound of explosions lighting up the skyline of the capital, Caracas. Within hours, US President Donald Trump confirmed that US forces had carried out air strikes on Caracas and seized Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

The brazen president

US President Donald Trump’s unorthodox behaviour has raised ethics concerns and highlighted a disregard for presidential norms. Global Insight asks what this means for US democracy and the rule of law.

Iran’s economic crisis fuels mass protests as US tensions grow

An economic meltdown has plunged Iran into severe unrest, with mass protests, mounting fatalities and US military threats raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

China’s climate pledge

China has made a landmark pledge to reduce its economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by seven to ten per cent by 2035. Global Insight examines the implications and how China can be held to this commitment.

The future of corporate sustainability

The US and the EU may have changed their approach to sustainability regulation, but there’s still momentum for companies to do more to consider people and the planet.

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai conviction a symbol of the ‘crushing’ of democracy

The conviction of media magnate Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong under the jurisdiction’s National Security Law (NSL) is ‘a landmark case’ with significant implications.

Climate crisis: COP30 highlights importance of international cooperation

Unlike many COPs before it, November’s climate summit grappled with some of the real-world challenges of reducing emissions – from global trade to the risks and opportunities of the energy transition.

Freedom of expression: removal of online content by Indian authorities raises serious concerns

Between October 2024 and September 2025, government agencies, district-level officials and police in India issued over 300 requests for online content to be removed, according to data revealed under the country’s Right to Information Act.

Comment and analysis: President Trump and the 25th Amendment

US President Donald Trump’s recent behaviour has reopened the question of his fitness for office.

US presidency: weaponised Department of Justice investigations prompt concerns over independence

Early in his second term, US President Donald Trump appointed an ally to lead a ‘Weaponization Working Group’ at the Department of Justice (DoJ), tasked with scrutinising law enforcement officials who had previously investigated him.

Editorial - December/January 2026

In this edition of Global Insight, we bring together a selection of highlights from the IBA’s Annual Conference in Toronto.

Gaza stalemate deepens despite UN Resolution

A landmark UN resolution on Gaza, while welcome, hasn’t changed facts on the ground. Bombing has resumed, disarmament is frozen and reconstruction is stalled, pushing peace and justice further out of reach.

Rule of law: Milei election win raises questions over US interference

It was a victory that surpassed all expectations. Javier Milei’s party La Libertad Avanza won nearly 41 per cent of the vote in Argentina’s recent legislative elections, marking the first time a ruling party has won a midterm election in the country since 2017.

US presidency: fears for freedom of expression after Charlie Kirk killing

Even before President Trump threatened to sue the BBC for a billion dollars, there were serious concerns that he and his allies are using government power and regulatory threats to suppress free speech and the media.

IBA Showcase: Killing the news – a global phenomenon

This showcase session looked at how harassment, intimidation and attacks against journalists and the media have increased worldwide. The session was co-hosted by the IBA Legal Practice Division and the IBA's Human Rights Institute.

A conversation with Sir Bill Browder KCMG

Interview with John Bellinger, former senior legal adviser to the US State Department

John Bellinger was a senior legal adviser to the US State Department and the National Security Council during the George W Bush administration.

Rule of law: ICC counters questions over its efficacy as Duterte and Kony cases move forward

The recent progress made in cases against former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony is assisting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in addressing criticisms about its effectiveness.

Climate crisis: ICJ opinion and finance set to dominate COP30 talks

November’s COP30 climate talks are expected to place further pressure on countries to increase their ambition following the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion in July.

US presidency: Charlie Kirk’s assassination marks sharp escalation of political violence and tensions

The assassination in September of activist Charlie Kirk has renewed concerns about rising political violence in the US as the Trump administration escalates its rhetoric against opponents and deploys the military to certain cities.

US presidency: wind power industry faces uncertainty after policy reversal on renewables

In August, the Trump administration announced the cancellation of $679m in funding for a dozen offshore wind development infrastructure projects – the latest setback to an industry that’s long been a target of President Donald Trump. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the projects ‘wasteful’ and said the funding would go instead to improving ports and other infrastructure.

Comment and analysis - Israel-Gaza: A fragile ceasefire leaves region wary of what might come next

The US-brokered ceasefire brought a moment of relief. But, with Israel launching attacks and annexing land, Hamas refusing to disarm, and a $70bn reconstruction plan stalled, the agreement promising a new chapter for the Middle East could be on the verge of collapse.

Feature: Bolsonaro conviction signals Brazil’s democratic resilience

With the former president of Brazil convicted of plotting a coup, Global Insight assesses the implications for the country’s democratic resilience ahead of its 2026 presidential election.

US presidency: executive power play tests election law

In September, the US Department of Justice sued several states for refusing to share voter registration lists with the federal government.

Comment and analysis: War and famine push Sudan to the brink of collapse

Sudan is plunging into a man-made humanitarian catastrophe, a crisis set to engulf over 20 million people within weeks.

NATO moves to counter hybrid threats after airspace violations

Recent incursions into European airspace have led to concerns about escalating Russian aggression on the EU’s borders, as Western fears grow that the Kremlin is testing NATO’s red lines.

Rule of law: Bolsonaro conviction signals Brazil’s democratic resilience

On 11 September Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, sentencing him to 27 years and three months in prison. After hearing more than 70 witnesses, the court found the former Brazilian leader and seven of his allies guilty on multiple counts of conspiring to overthrow the government in January 2023 after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.