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Lethal Inheritance: A Legal Approach to the Fate of Syrian Chemical Weapons in the Hands of a New Leader: Part II
Part II to Joseph Lisa's analysis on the status of the chemical weapons in Syria after the country's regime change.
Joseph Lisa
4 minutes ago8 min read


Politicking à la Sport: How the Vuelta Became a Diplomatic Arena
How mass protests at a cycling Grant Tour reflect widespread condemnation of Israel amid the absence of state-led coordination.
Dan LaSalle
Jan 296 min read


The Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the International Criminal Court and Its Impact on the Future of Mass Atrocities
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger's departure from the ICC sparks tensions over power struggles, selective justice, and alliances.
Ella Doda
Jan 224 min read


Shockwaves of a Failed Brazilian Coup: President Trump's Leveraging of Power to Fulfill his Political Agenda
How the effort to prosecute Jair Bolsonaro has led to global economic developments.
Noah Lopez
Jan 194 min read


Lethal Inheritance: A Legal Approach to the Fate of Syrian Chemical Weapons in the Hands of a New Leader: Part I
Examining international legal approaches to chemical weapons amid regime change in Syria.
Joseph Lisa
Jan 129 min read


FIFA's Non-Interference Clause vs. National Sovereignty
To preserve institutional homogeneity, FIFA, the world’s preeminent soccer governing body, repeatedly intervenes in member nations’ domestic political affairs, pressuring federations not to appoint delegates to FIFA’s General Assembly whose positions conflict with the governing body’s agenda, as evidenced by suspensions in Nigeria, Pakistan, and Kenya.
Leo Hecht
Jan 56 min read


Trump's Brazilian Vendetta
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s political life has closely mirrored Donald Trump’s. Now, Trump’s efforts to rescue his Brazilian ally are straining relations between the United States and its largest Latin American ally.
James Janco
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Reinvigorated Energy: How Treaty Reform Impacts the Future of Foreign Investment
A new frontier in the global energy sector induced by reform to the Energy Charter Treaty.
Kaylee Vampola
Dec 1, 20257 min read


Sovereign, but Not Immune?: The Extent to Which Foreign Government Actors no Longer Enjoy Near-Total Immunity in Federal Courts
Turkish state-owned Halkbank’s former deputy general manager Hakan Atilla was convicted of helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions in his personal capacity in 2018, but his former employer – and the government that owns it – might not be off the hook yet.
Nicholas Santangelo
Oct 14, 20257 min read


No Teeth, Many Tongues: International Law and the Court of Public Opinion
Despite a toothless international law, the ICJ mobilizes the public through advisory proceedings to legitimize the authority of their opinions.
Marissa Wong
Sep 15, 20255 min read


The Rohingya Genocide: Increased International Interest and Developments in the International Court of Justice Case
The Rohingya now seek refuge in Bangladesh amid ongoing legal battles for accountability through the International Court of Justice.
Justice Mory
Apr 4, 20256 min read


A Brave New World: United Nations Ratifies Convention Against Cybercrime
The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime represents a monumental and controversial step towards mitigating global cybercrime.
Helen Hale-Mowry
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Our “Oppenheimer Moment” – Autonomous Weapons Systems
How the international community is responding to the global threat posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems.
Joseph Lisa
Mar 11, 20256 min read


Accountability Mechanisms in Tigray: Navigating Domestic Humanitarian Recovery Amid Regional Threats
Human rights violations and neighboring conflict will continue to threaten Tigray’s most vulnerable communities.
Olivia Jaffe
Feb 27, 20256 min read


Without Frontiers: International Law’s Grip on Nicholás Maduro
Prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro raises questions as to how the international community can hold leaders accountable.
Liliana Trigilio
Feb 25, 20256 min read


Invisible Laws: How China Could Control the International Legal System
The Memorandums of Understanding governing China’s Belt and Road Initiative may increase China's political influence of borrowing countries.
Marissa Wong
Feb 12, 20255 min read


The Taliban and Foreign Recognition
Despite recent actions, the Taliban still faces significant hurdles in gaining widespread recognition by the international community.
Mary Donnellan
Feb 10, 20255 min read


Spread of Sanctions: The International Community Reacts to Israel’s Offensive on Palestine
Continued tensions between Israel and Palestine, contrary to the ICJ's ruling, raise concerns over the enforceability of international law.
Kelly Gurcsik
Feb 6, 20256 min read


Panda-monium: China’s National Animal as a Bellwether for International Relations
How so-called "panda diplomacy" has furthered China’s pursuit of soft power over its international allies and competitors.
Connor Ashnault
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Discovery Denied: Second Circuit Denies Webuild's Use of Section 1782 in Canal Arbitration
A recent holding from the Second Circuit could lead to changes in the way parties approach international arbitration.
Nikolette Dusevic
Jan 29, 20253 min read


A New Frontier of Warfare
Escalating Tensions in the United States as Russia Constructs a Space Nuclear Weapon
Wyatt Ansel
Jan 22, 20255 min read


NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or No Action, Talk Only?
How NATO’s overdependence on the United States for security can only be solved through cooperation with the European Union.
Nicholas Santangelo
Nov 27, 20246 min read


The Olympic Price of Asylum
Olympic and Paralympic glory for refugee athletes represents a hard-won achievement in light of ongoing difficulties facing refugees.
Sidney Hambleton Sponer
Nov 21, 20247 min read


Reaching the Eye of the Hurricane: An Uphill Battle for Accountability
A new International Tribunal ruling could lead to real change for the Small Island Developing States enduring the effects of climate change.
Kaylee Vampola
Nov 19, 20246 min read
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