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Is the Russian Annexation of Ukraine Actually Illegal?

Nov 5, 20224 min read

Is the Russian Annexation of Ukraine Actually Illegal?

Since February, a consensus has emerged: by its invasion of Ukraine the Russian Federation has ignored fundamental principles of...

Is the European Political Community a Good Solution to the Challenges Faced by Europe?

Victoria Martin Veneti

Oct 25, 20223 min read

Is the European Political Community a Good Solution to the Challenges Faced by Europe?

Is Macron’s EPC the next step in European political and economic relations?

The Troubles in Northern Ireland and the Impact of Brexit

Frances Brown

Jul 1, 20224 min read

The Troubles in Northern Ireland and the Impact of Brexit

A brief history of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and how Brexit has threatened the peace that was restored by the Good Friday Agreement.

How to Detect Countries who are Likely to Bust Sanctions against Russia

James Lockamyeir

Jun 26, 20223 min read

How to Detect Countries who are Likely to Bust Sanctions against Russia

What is sanctions busting and which countries are likely to bust sanctions against Russia?

Brexit and Freedom: Has the UK Made an (E)U-Turn on Human Rights?

Isla Martin

Apr 15, 20224 min read

Brexit and Freedom: Has the UK Made an (E)U-Turn on Human Rights?

After withdrawing from the European Union, the United Kingdom must deal with the consequences of leaving an international organisation

The British Museum and Elgin Marbles: The Repatriation Debate

Kate Chernitsky

Mar 22, 20225 min read

The British Museum and Elgin Marbles: The Repatriation Debate

The debate over the Elgin Marbles involves legal statutes which hinder the repatriation of material items in the British Museum.

America’s Ambiguous Laws on Foreign Military Volunteers and their Potential Impact in Ukraine

Wilson Jones

Mar 15, 20223 min read

America’s Ambiguous Laws on Foreign Military Volunteers and their Potential Impact in Ukraine

Ukrainian military volunteers from the US will face challenges beyond battle from antiquated and inconsistently applied American laws.

Never-Ending Brexit: The Brexit Freedoms Bill as a Distraction

Abraham LeGrant

Feb 13, 20223 min read

Never-Ending Brexit: The Brexit Freedoms Bill as a Distraction

This article discusses recent UK government announcements regarding Brexit and the seeming lack of substance within them.

To Repay or not to Repay: A Holistic Overview of the Question of Reparations under the ISDS

Ishan Kare and Aditya Kishore

Dec 3, 20217 min read

To Repay or not to Repay: A Holistic Overview of the Question of Reparations under the ISDS

This article explores bilateral treaties, paying particular attention to the threat of expropriation and the question of reparations

Did Brexit Make it Easier to Import Illegal Art and Antiquities into the UK?

Helen Innes

Oct 15, 20214 min read

Did Brexit Make it Easier to Import Illegal Art and Antiquities into the UK?

Following Brexit, the art trade between the UK and EU has been heavily impacted. Here are some of the key issues and concerns

Abandoned Allies: America’s Legacy in Afghanistan

Michael Tozzi

Jul 20, 20216 min read

Abandoned Allies: America’s Legacy in Afghanistan

20 years after the US began military involvement in Afghanistan, immigration laws and foreign policies threaten a humanitarian crisis

Cybersecurity, Alliances and Tensions: Biden’s First Official Overseas Trip

Caelyn Garbe

Jul 11, 20213 min read

Cybersecurity, Alliances and Tensions: Biden’s First Official Overseas Trip

This article discusses President Biden’s first official overseas trip, focusing on both his interaction with NATO and the US-Russia summit.

An Analysis of Trump and Biden Administrations’ Approaches to the Israel-Palestine conflict

Aria Ornes

Jul 4, 20218 min read

An Analysis of Trump and Biden Administrations’ Approaches to the Israel-Palestine conflict

This article explores the relationship between the US and Israel and analyses Biden’s response to the May 2021 protests and conflict

Biden’s Plans to Close Guantanamo Bay: A Defining Achievement or an Empty Promise?

Marina Damji

Jun 25, 20214 min read

Biden’s Plans to Close Guantanamo Bay: A Defining Achievement or an Empty Promise?

Biden aims to close Guantanamo Bay before the end of his first presidential term but, much like Obama, will face significant obstacles.

A Tale of Two Chinas: Taiwan's Global Position

Michael Tozzi

Jun 11, 20217 min read

A Tale of Two Chinas: Taiwan's Global Position

Taiwan’s statehood is not ambiguous. The willingness of other states to acknowledge it, however, is.

Israel’s Use of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Modern Bargaining Chip?

Rebecca Holmes

Feb 21, 20214 min read

Israel’s Use of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Modern Bargaining Chip?

COVID-19 vaccine has added to the Israel-Palestine conflict and questioned Israel’s role as an occupying power

The UK’s Balancing Act: Circular Brexit Negotiations and the COVID Pandemic

Caroline Sachdeva

Dec 8, 20203 min read

The UK’s Balancing Act: Circular Brexit Negotiations and the COVID Pandemic

Many political concerns remain for the UK and the EU to address. This has been hindered by COVID-19 which threatens a no-deal Brexit

How COVID-19 has Impacted States’ Legal Obligation Towards Refugees

Kylie Knieriem

Jul 10, 20206 min read

How COVID-19 has Impacted States’ Legal Obligation Towards Refugees

Lack of global governance on refugees leaves loopholes for states to subvert legal responsibilities, which has worsened during COVID-19