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The UK's Changing Stance on ICC arrest warrants
The UK’s position on the ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.
Callum Friel
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Trash Today, Missiles Tomorrow? Escalations in the Korean DMZ
Recent escalations between North and South Korea ignite fears that war may be on the horizon, and international law is powerless to stop it.
kyraewhite
Jul 16, 20244 min read


Byte by Byte: Russia’s Cyber Position and International Law
This article analyses Russia’s persistent cyber threat and the efficiency of international law in addressing such aggression.
Carina Macdonald
Jul 7, 20245 min read

“The Crime without a Name”: A Brief Legal History of Genocide
An overview of the legal development and treatment of genocide in international law.
Callum Friel
Jan 21, 20244 min read


And Their Eyes Turned to the Pacific: The Pacific Forum and Why You Should Care
US-China Rivalry divides the Pacific on anti-nuclear treaties, security deals, deep sea mining, and more as political alliances break down.
Annie Herington
Nov 16, 20233 min read


6th September Ruling & Lampedusa: A Review on The European Union’s Responsibility for Asylum Seekers
How a Syrian family who was deported from Greece represents broader issues in the EU’s policy for asylum seekers.
Katherine Clyne
Oct 26, 20235 min read

Navigating the Storm: The European Union’s Quest for a New Migration Pact
This article explores the European Union's ongoing struggle with migration control since the Syrian civil war crisis.
James Vandrau
Oct 21, 20235 min read

The Energy Charter Treaty: The Invisible Enemy of the Renewable Energy Movement
EU reevaluates Energy Charter Treaty due to hindrance on renewable energy goals, prompting member state withdrawals and legal uncertainties.
Grace Flatow
Oct 14, 20236 min read


Russia’s Strategic Breach of International Law: Pseudo-Elections in Occupied Ukraine
Since the 25 of February 2022, Russia has been accused of breaking legally binding international agreements.
Carina Macdonald
Oct 1, 20234 min read


The Lost People: Why It’s a Problem for Women That Climate Refugees Don’t Legally Exist
Women are disproportionately impacted by forced displacement due to climate change.
Ilaria Freccia
Sep 7, 20234 min read


International Law’s Notable Roles and Limits in Nuclear Non-Proliferation
International law developments in nuclear non-proliferation 78 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Katherine Clyne
Aug 26, 20234 min read


Foreign Sovereign Immunity and the Enforcement Dilemma: Impeding International Institutions Ability
Foreign sovereign immunity has been a fundamental part of the international order. However, it's now posing threats to the accountability.
Adele Spitz
Jul 20, 20235 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...
Sarah Garde
Nov 5, 20224 min read


Deep Sea Mining: Balancing Corporate Interests and Regulating the Ocean Floor
A rising demand for electric vehicles has meant increasing scrutiny of deep sea mining, balancing corporate and environmental interests.
Anya Fonstein
Oct 31, 20225 min read

Do Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Constitute War Crimes?
The ICC is investigating Russian actions against Ukraine to evaluate whether it committed a war crime and violated the Rome Statute of 1998.
Britt Gronemeyer
Apr 10, 20223 min read


The Evolution of International Environmental Law
International environmental law is under constant review to protect the welfare of humankind. Here is an overview of relevant legislation
Laura Lu
Mar 29, 20223 min read


Is the Law a "Colonial Fraud"?
This brief overview of the relationship between law and colonialism suggests that legal systems continue to support the colonial project.
Siobhan Ali
Feb 25, 20225 min read


The Nationality and Borders Bill and the Future of the Right to Seek Asylum in the UK
Proposed UK legislation continues to crackdown on refugees and hinder the rights of asylum seekers.
Britt Gronemeyer
Aug 10, 20214 min read


The Mendez Principles: Challenging Torture in Interrogations
New guidelines on human rights in interrogations exemplify international standard setting and challenge to the torture efficacy debate
Stephanie Miller
Jul 25, 20215 min read


BIT Off More Than They Can Chew: How Developing Countries Navigate Investor-State Dispute Resolution
This article considers how the current Investor-State Dispute Settlement regime harms the agency and sovereignty of developing countries.
Anna Gaberman
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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