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Gerd Hankel
was born 1957. Studied law and linguistics. Since 1997, he has been scientific collaborator at the Hamburger Stiftung zur Förderung von Wissenschaft und Kultur.
Eurozine Articles
What does genocide actually mean?
Thoughts on a problematic concept
Genocide as defined by international justice polarizes victims and perpetrators. In Rwanda, crimes were committed by Tutsis and Hutus; yet only the former are deemed victims. Does the legal definition of genocide play into the hands of power? [more]
29.09.2005
International Criminal Jurisdiction
Guarantee of greater security and peace or political shadow-boxing?
Gerd Hankel on the history of the International Criminal Court. Why does the US not acknowledge the court and what are its prospects and limitations? [more]
08.10.2003