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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 147 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 155 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 116 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 256 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 66 min read
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