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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Golden Gateway: Why Transatlantic Commerce Needs California as Its New Arbitration Hub

Written by Alexandra Schieferer Introduction The latest Arbitration Statistics from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) reveal…

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Heads I Win, Tails You Lose: How Iran’s Opinio Juris Claim of Sovereign Immunity Highlights a Crisis of Authority for the International Court of Justice

Written by Ellasandra Hahn Introduction International law presents a notoriously tricky challenge: who makes, defines, and enforces…

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Migrating Behind: How the United States’ Decision to Revoke Venezuelans’ Temporary Protected Status Shirks State Responsibility

Written by Juli Gomez Introduction On February 5, 2025, Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the U.S. Department…

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Sexual Violence in the Tigray Region Worsens with Little Intervention from Ethiopia

Written by Christaina Leriche Introduction Years after the end of the Tigrayan conflict in 2022, rape, abuse,…

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Depths of Deception: State-Backed Undersea Cable Disruptions and the Role of International Maritime Law

Written by Kyle Patlove Introduction & Background In just the past 18 months, a pattern of undersea…

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