Iran’s influence over the Middle East through proxy groups is going through a significant moment. It is difficult to imagine being bombarded by American and Israeli missiles while trying to connect wi...

Trump's approach to foreign policy challenges traditional realism by emphasizing non-state actors' influence on global dynamics.

"Colombia’s banana republic provides an ideal example for evaluating how non-state actors can also engage in imperialistic power. Analyzing the United Fruit Company’s presence offers useful insight in...

The question of whether non-state actors have human rights obligations is ultimately dependent on what we mean when we speak of human rights and what entities we consider to be non-state actors. Focusing the debate, this important collection presents an essential set of contributions which address these questions. An original introduction provides the context for the selection of papers that, first offer a general overview, and then a focus on the roles and impact of national legal orders, international organizations, corporations and rebel groups. This volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the fast-moving developments related to the ways human rights law now applies to non-state actors.