Washington, D.C. — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and an abrupt move off campus, the staff of AUILR Volume 35 edited, wrote, and published the latest issue of Washington College of Law’s international law review. Featuring articles by Gino Scaccia, Stuart Ford, Dru Brenner-Beck, Kristie A. Bluett, William T. Worster and with student…

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Washington, D.C. – The American University International Law Review is pleased to announce the 2020 new staff members. This year’s candidates were the best and brightest yet. Welcome to the AUILR family, Junior Staffers! Housed at the Washington College of Law, the American University International Law Review is one of the top 25 most cited…

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CALL FOR PAPERS:  Multilateralism, International Organizations, and the Global Response to COVID-19 The American University International Law Review (AUILR) is now accepting article submissions on topics for online publication related to international law and international organizations’ responses to global pandemics, including and especially COVID-19. In light of the current global trend shifting toward more nationalistic…

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by DeVaughn Jones* “We have no protections whatsoever. We’re in God’s hands.” – A Haitian woman[1] Americans have admirably mobilized to protect our most vulnerable people from the shocking spread of COVID-19. As we increase those efforts over these next few weeks, we must remember to include the most vulnerable geographic neighbors[2] we have: Haitians.…

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Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, U.S. News and World Report ranked Washington College of Law at American University a top 5 International Law program. Tying with contemporaries at Columbia and Yale, the WCL International Law program leads within the nation. Sherwet Witherington, AUILR’s incoming Editor-in-Chief reflects, “The international student body at WCL is unparalleled…

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Washington, D.C. — American University International Law Review has published Volume 35, Issue 2. This issue discusses timely subjects including trademark law, youth justice, and the hallmark Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Human Rights Award. Issue 2 is available for PDF download here. AUILR is one of the top 10 most downloaded International Law…

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MAKING THE CASE FOR AMAZON Kaylynn Noethlich* “The Case Against Amazon” is a familiar phrase that dominates headlines and underpins popular political platforms.[i] Yet, not long ago, and arguably still today, Amazon was the poster child of consumer benefits – consistently bringing more products at lower prices through innovative delivery methods to consumers across the…

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By Nick Laneville November 1, 2016 Throughout his campaign to be the next President of the United States, Donald Trump has expressed a range of views on foreign policy.  Issues that have been particularly pronounced in his rhetoric in this area are those of collective security, immigration, and trade.  This blog post will attempt to…

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By Ayat Mujais  (@Ayat_Mujais) October 31, 2016 Numerous individuals, and much of the media, call Hillary Clinton a foreign policy “hawk.”  In general, Clinton often supports the use force along with using diplomacy and negotiation tactics, often called “smart power.”  She has a record of endorsing new wars, and can be seen as confrontational or…

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