The ICJ’s Jurisdiction in Armenia v. Azerbaijan
The International Court of Justice will hold public hearings on the preliminary objections raised by Azerbaijan regarding the Court’s jurisdiction in the case concerning Application…
Is Peace in our World an Illusion?
It is the young children and the old who suffer the most, are the most vulnerable to disease, to dehydration, to a sparse diet and…
UN rights expert condemns ‘systematic’ war-time mass destruction of homes
An independent UN housing rights expert condemned on Tuesday the arbitrary destruction of civilian homes and infrastructure during conflicts, comparing the ongoing bombardment of Gaza…
All parties to Gaza crisis may have committed war crimes: UN rights chief
All parties to the Gaza conflict have been responsible for “clear violations of international humanitarian law including possible war crimes”, according to the UN’s top…
Legal Ramifications of the Gaza War for U.S. Citizens
If there is one thing that is consistently true about our species, it is the universality of conflict; extending it to tribes and countries makes…
Netanyahu’s ‘Day After’ Gaza Plan is a Non-starter
Rather than provide a pathway to a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the plan aims to squash Palestinian national aspirations and ensure continued Israeli control.…
Analyzing the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law Towards Women in Palestine
We feel horrible every time we have to face our period. The sudden wave of sadness, bloating, cramps, headaches, and anger. Now, imagine experiencing the…
The UNSC is Outdated: The Current Makeup is Based on the Outcome of World War Two. That Time has Passed
The current makeup of the Security Council of the United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945. One of the principal departments of the United…
U.S. Position in Israel-Palestine Conflict: In Light of International Law
The conflict of Israel-Palestine is deeply rooted back to the 20th century and after 75 years in contemporary time; the situation has only turned to…
Guterres: Gazans ‘have no homes – and they have no hope’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the situation in Gaza, reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release…
Will We See a War Tribunal?
By J.M. Jakus and Liberty Shockley*. Edited by Evin Demir Mounting escalation in the Palestinian territories has yielded an avalanche of legal initiatives ranging from…
India-Maldives Hydrographic Survey and the Principles of International Environmental Law
The earth’s surface is covered with approximately 70% water, and most transnational trade occurs through it. It becomes essential to understand the features of ocean…
The Gaza Catastrophe: Is It a Genocide?
In late December, South Africa filed a genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing that Israel was in breach of…
Escalating Red Sea tensions and citizen boycotts trap US in Catch-22
Increasingly, the United States is caught in a Catch-22 with tension mounting in the Red Sea, Israel maintaining unabated its assault on the Gaza Strip,…
Justice Redefined: South Africa vs. Israel – Testing the Pulse of Humanity and the ICJ
“The landmark application by the South African government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to institute proceedings against Israel for its genocidal acts against…
What is the International Court of Justice and why does it matter?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been placed firmly in the international spotlight this month, following South Africa’s decision to turn to the world…
The Global Food Crisis as an International Security Threat in Non-Traditional Security Issues
Since World War I, II, and the Cold War, International Security has tended to be seen only from state-centered and military-oriented approaches known as traditional…
Core issue need to be addressed for a sustainable peace in the Middle East
According to a press release by the US department of State:“Secretary Antony J. Blinken will travel to Istanbul, Türkiye; Crete, Greece; Amman, Jordan; Doha, Qatar;…
Weak Biological Weapons Regulations During World War II: The case of Unit 731
Unit 731 (nana-san-ichi butai) was the name of a division of the Imperial Japan Army during World War II. Unit 731 was a secret and…
Institutionalization of BRICS: From Literature Review to Making Reality
As BRICS becomes more grounded, the question arises as to what kind of institutionalization the group needs to make it more effective and to give…