IBA Global Insight - October/November 2020

Thursday 8 October 2020
IBA Global Insight

October/November 2020

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Policing the world in the 21st century

As the US disengages from its leadership role in the world, Global Insight assesses what this means for international justice.

The US Bar versus William Barr

Accused of politicising justice, Attorney General William Barr has pushed United States lawyers to the barricades.

Business navigates Hong Kong’s new NSL

Hong Kong’s national security law caused considerable concern when it was enacted. Global Insight assesses the implications for businesses.

Evidence of Lebanon’s governance deficit

The country was already in a beleaguered state. The devastating blast in early August has highlighted some of the reasons why.

Covid-19 and competition

Global Insight assesses how competition regulators, forced to find new ways of working, have coped during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Comment and analysis

 
Facebook, oversight and the future

The tech giant has responded to criticism that it spreads fake news and misinformation by appointing the great and the good to its Oversight Board.

 
Zimbabwe crisis deepens

There was widespread hope when the Mugabe regime ended. But, under Emmerson Mnangagwa, the rule of law challenges appear as severe as ever.

 
The militarisation of migration response

The UK government appears to be responding to an increase in asylum seekers crossing the English Channel as if threatened by invasion.

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