Why “Naming and Shaming” Is a Tactic That Often Backfires In International Relations
Understanding a deeply paradoxical political process
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In recent decades, scholars and activists have argued that international condemnation can improve human rights conditions around the world. “Naming and shaming” is now a preferred tactic of global human rights advocates. When a government violates the rights of its citizens, the international community can respond by exerting moral pressure ...
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