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The Evolving Trade Administration: Contemporary Legal Scholarship on U.S. and EU Implementation of Tariff and Trade Policy (Part II)
As the global trading system undergoes measurable strain, driven largely by the United States’ renewed shift toward protectionism, it is increasingly important to examine trade administration frameworks in both the U.S. and the EU. Such an examination is necessary to understand how global trade governance may evolve in the coming years and how cooperation and resilience within the international community may be strengthened.

Olivia Jaffe
3 days ago9 min read


From Punishment to Protection: Reallocating Gambling Risks in Global Sport through Regulation, Education, and Contractual Liability
As sports betting becomes increasingly embedded in the global sports economy, athletes are left navigating a fragmented and punitive regulatory landscape. This article examines how inconsistent gambling policies across leagues and jurisdictions place disproportionate risk on athletes and argues for a more proactive integrity framework that shifts responsibility upstream toward leagues and teams that profit from betting exposure.

Leo Hecht
Apr 2015 min read


Algorithms at War: AI and the Future of Sovereignty
The recent increase in weaponized disinformation campaigns is raising concerns about AI's role in the changing global political landscape.

Liliana Trigilio
Apr 137 min read


"Whiskey" Business: Evaluating Canada's Retaliatory Response to U.S. Tariffs and Its Effects on American Alcohol Producers - Part I
President Trump's tariffs levied upon Canadian manufacturers - which in turn spurred intra-provincial boycotts of American beer, wine, and liquor - is backfiring on the very industries President Trump sought to protect.

Dan LaSalle
Mar 316 min read


The Evolving Trade Administration: Contemporary Legal Scholarship on U.S. and EU Implementation of Tariff and Trade Policy (Part I)
As the global trading system undergoes measureable strain, driven largely by the United States' renewed shift toward protectionism, it is increasingly important to examine trade administration frameworks in both the U.S. and the EU. Such an examination is necessary to understand how global trade governance may evolve in the coming years and how cooperation and resilience within the international community may be strengthened.

Olivia Jaffe
Mar 107 min read


Extrajudicial Killings in the Caribbean: Dubious Legality for U.S. Boat Strikes
The legality of U.S. missile strikes against alleged drug traffickers in South American waters has come under scrutiny from both domestic and international observers due to its apparent conflict with longstanding norms regarding a state’s treatment of individuals.

James Janco
Feb 246 min read


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
Feb 58 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
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