Progress on business and human rights might be quicker if human rights were seen as a means to protect value not just avoid bad headlines.

BBC World Service interview with Critical Resource’s director Daniel Litvin on European energy security.

Are we entering a new chapter in the history of relations between oil firms and poor countries?

Soaring energy prices are giving new political voice to dissident regimes and groups in energy-rich countries.

The crisis caused by Russia’s hike in gas prices to the Ukraine is a reminder that politics, not the market, is driving global energy policies.

A detailed study examining how eight multinationals, including Anglo American and BP, have developed and are implementing a human rights policy.

The UN has failed to produce a balanced set of enforceable rules to regulate the human rights impacts of multinational corporations.

Large companie are missing opportunities to head off campaigns from NGOs and other activists.

Targeting western multinationals rather than governments is often a more effective way for pressure groups to gain publicity for their cause.

The history of oil investment in the developing world hints at trouble ahead for the multinationals in Iraq.

Companies wishing to formulate policies on social issues, such as human rights and corruption, should beware quick fixes.

A more rigorous approach to CSR is needed – one which does not promise more than it can deliver in terms of reputation protection.

In this paper, Daniel Litvin challenges the image of western multinationals as powerful and controlling giants.

Editorial team included Daniel Litvin.

Editorial team included Daniel Litvin.