✉news WorldHuman Rights first seen 5 h ago, last 1 min ago, peak #11
Major powers accused of weaponising human rights norms
Original: Human rights: when major powers weaponise universal norms for geopolitical gain
An analysis argues that major powers increasingly invoke universal human rights norms selectively, using them as instruments of geopolitical competition rather than genuine commitment. The piece examines how states accuse rivals of abuses while overlooking their own or their allies' records, undermining the credibility of the international human rights framework and fuelling accusations of double standards in global diplomacy.
Why now: Ongoing geopolitical rivalries have made debates about selective application of human rights principles highly topical
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