International Law

“An Illustrious War”: The Human Origins of Geopolitics

Abstract: Scholars and diplomats have traditionally identifiedpower as the driving goal of states and empires. Generally ignored, however, is that operationally-useful definitions of power...

India Calls Out Rich Nations Over Climate Inaction at ICJ

During landmark hearings to form a so-called "advisory opinion" on the obligations of states regarding climate change held December 2-13, 2024, at the International...

Can the International Criminal Court survive the next four years?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) stands as one of the most ambitious projects in modern international law, embodying the ideal of accountability for crimes...

The Role of International Courts in Modern Geopolitical Conflicts

Historically, international courts have played a marginal role in major geopolitical conflicts. Their influence was limited to disputes with narrow legal parameters. However, recent...

The Global Nuclear Landscape: Energy, Non-proliferation and Disarmament – Book Review

The book, edited by Manpreet Sethi, brings together diverse group of experts from various fields and they provide in-depth analysis on the current nuclear...

Ending the Death Penalty: How a Care Economy Can Heal and Rebuild

On 24 September 2024, Marcellus Williams, an innocent man, wrote his last poem on death row just before lethal injection executed him. With no...

The Legality of Targeted Killings Through Drone Under IHL

With rapid technological developments, it has become a challenge for IHL to ensure that countries remain in line with and follow applicable laws. The...

Prerequisite for Planetary Survival: The Design of Alternative World Futures

Abstract: This article calls for applying intellectual ingenuity to our planet’s core survival problems: nuclear war; injustice; economic inequality and ecological catastrophe. A necessary...

Realism Behind the Liberal Veil: Is Liberalism in Retreat?

Liberalism, as a theory in international relations, has long emphasized the power of cooperation, institutions, and economic interdependence to mitigate the inherent anarchy of...

The Politicization of Human Rights Must End

Human rights are universally acknowledged as fundamental principles that safeguard human dignity, freedom, and equality. However, their interpretation and application often vary across cultures,...

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