International Humanitarian Law, State Responsibility, and Civilian Protection in the Context of Recent Attacks on Iran: An Interview with Professor Emily Crawford
As part of its ongoing efforts to examine the legal and humanitarian implications of recent military aggression against Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an interview with Professor Emily Crawford, Professor of International Law at the University of Sydney and a specialist in international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and the […]
War Crimes, Civilian Infrastructure, and the Crisis of International Accountability: An Interview with Elijah J. Magnier
As part of its ongoing efforts to examine the humanitarian and legal dimensions of recent military aggression against Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an interview with Elijah J. Magnier, veteran war correspondent, military and political analyst, and specialist on Middle Eastern and international affairs. Magnier is widely known for his […]
Information Warfare, Strategic Deterrence, and International Accountability: An Interview with Amedeo Avondet
As part of its ongoing efforts to document and analyze the legal, political, and humanitarian dimensions of recent military aggression against Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an interview with Amedeo Avondet, Italian political analyst, journalist, and founder of the political movement Italia Unita. Avondet is known for his critical analysis […]
Hybrid Warfare, Proxy Forces, and Civilian Protection in Contemporary Conflicts: An Interview with Rick Sterling
As part of its ongoing efforts to document and analyze patterns of military conduct, civilian harm, and information warfare arising from recent military aggression against Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an interview with Rick Sterling, a political journalist and analyst based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sterling has a […]
International Accountability, Civilian Protection, and Regional Security in the Context of Recent Military Aggression against Iran: An Interview with Helena Cobban
As part of its ongoing efforts to document serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law arising from recent military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an in-depth interview with Helena Cobban, a respected analyst of international affairs and Middle East specialist. […]
Strategic Silence, Media Control, and Diplomatic Credibility in Contemporary Conflicts: An Interview with Dr. Raúl Rodríguez
As part of its ongoing efforts to document and analyze the human rights implications of contemporary armed conflicts and the role of information control in shaping global narratives, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an interview with Dr. Raúl Rodríguez, Cuban historian and academic, and Director of the Center for Hemispheric and […]
Civilian Rights, Cultural Heritage, and Ethical Responsibility in the Context of Recent Military aggression against Iran: An Interview with Dr. Philip O. Hopkins
As part of its ongoing efforts to document the humanitarian, cultural, and legal consequences of recent military aggression against Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an interview with Dr. Philip O. Hopkins, Professor of Religious Studies at Gateway School of Theology in California. Dr. Hopkins holds doctoral degrees in both Practical […]
Assessing Israel’s CSW Candidacy: Double Standards, Gender Narratives, and Accountability in the UN System
Odvv Exclusive Interview with Bruno Lima Rocha Beaklini As part of its ongoing efforts to assess developments related to United Nations human rights mechanisms, particularly in the context of accountability and representation, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an expert exchange with Dr. Bruno Lima Rocha Beaklini, a Brazilian political scientist, journalist, […]
Strengthening Civil Society Engagement within UN Frameworks: A Conversation with Cyril Ritchie
Introduction As part of its ongoing efforts to document humanitarian and legal concerns arising from recent developments in Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an exchange with Mr. Cyril Ritchie, a senior figure within the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). He is a longstanding leader […]
Breaking the Silence: War, Media, and Civil Resistance: A Conversation with David Swanson
As part of its ongoing efforts to document serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law arising from recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, the Organization for Defending Victims of Violence (ODVV) conducted an in-depth interview with David Swanson. Swanson is an American activist, author, journalist, and radio host based in Virginia. […]