Paper Tiger of the Seas: The South China Sea and the Enforcement Gap in UNCLOS

Written by Jonathan Alberts Introduction The South China Sea remains one of the most strategically significant and…

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Who Counts as an Employer? Understanding ILO Convention No. 190 and Employer Liability

Written by Cecile Paquette Introduction The International Labor Organization (ILO) adopted Convention No. 190 (Convention 190) and…

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Crypto’s Currency in Crime

Written by André Fouque Introduction The rise in popularity of cryptocurrency has been met with enthusiasm not…

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An International Law Perspective on the U.S.’s Recent Strikes in International Waters

Written by Lily Fernandez November 19, 2025 *While the situation between the United States and Venezuela has…

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Just Justice? Rulings from Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace

Written by Alexander Diaz Introduction In a Colombian courtroom  on September 18th, 2025, twelve former military officers…

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Closing the Gap: The Case for a Binding Cyber Treaty Against State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

Written by Sarah Wydra Introduction On August 13, 2025, the Norwegian Police Security Service disclosed pro-Russian hackers…

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A New Frontier: Defining “Peaceful Purposes” for the Exploration and Use of Outer Space

Written by Anthony Phan Introduction On October 10, 1967, the United Nations (“U.N.”) entered into force the…

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When Not in the Rome Statute: Enforcement Options for the International Criminal Court and the International Community’s Response to U.S. Sanctions

Written by Katherine Angell Introduction On August 20, 2025, the United States sanctioned four individuals involved in…

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Law of the High Skies: Defining Due Regard Obligations for State Aircraft

Written by Lara Maluf-Mas I. Introduction In 1944, the Convention on International Aviation (“Convention”) established the framework…

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The Legacy Act: Reconciling Amnesty with International Law

Written by Caroline Montgomery Introduction In September 2023, the United Kingdom enacted the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy…

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