More: International Law
South Africa on the right side of history or captured by Cold War allies?
Authors: Professor Gerrit Olivier and Michèle Olivier*
A seemingly non-negotiable principle of SA’s foreign policy, is to be on the side of autocrats and dictators...
Fragmentation, Aggression, Genocide: Deeper Meanings of Russia’s War Against Ukraine
“But tell me, my brothers, if humanity still lacks a goal, is humanity itself not still lacking? Thus inquired Zarathustra.”-Friedrich Nietzsche, Zarathustra
It’s hard to...
Remembering Nuremberg: Legal Obligations To Remove And Prosecute Vladimir Putin
Nullum crimen sine poena, “No crime without a punishment”
Though US President Joseph Biden was initially criticized for interfering in Russia’s “sovereign jurisdiction,” no allegation...
When protectors become perpetrators
The United Nations is nowadays one of the most important and resourceful organizations that exists worldwide when it comes to matters of security and...
The Moral Implications of the Ukraine Invasion
Authors: Lukian De Boni, Sahasranshu Dash, and Victor Wolemonwu*
Russia invaded Ukraine on the 24th of February after months of military build-up across its border....
What a ‘Neutralization’ of Ukraine Actually Means
Debates about “Ukrainian neutrality” to end the war with Russia are picking up steam in the US. After many calls from international academics, last...
Who Needs The UN? More People Than You Might Think
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine draws significant backlash from the international community, some have begun to question the efficacy of the UN and whether...
Make Sense Consistency of UN on Human Security Practices in Dealing with Current World Conflicts
Conflict continues to be the talk of the international community. Almost every area of society is haunted by conflict, violence, terror that triggers the...
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Power Of International Law
Russia's military assault on Ukrainian territory has been in the world's spotlight in recent days. The attack that began on February 24, 2022 has...
The UAE Drone Attack is a Grim Reminder for Better Regulation of Drones
The drone technology has ushered in an era of revolution, not only in military sector but in other sectors as well. Unmanned aerial vehicles...