Written by Maria Cahalane  Introduction Illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to global food security and marine sustainability, and also serves as the leading global maritime security threat. Global demand for seafood has more than doubled since the 1960s, with the demand outpacing the supply of what can be sustainably caught.…

Written by Alise Chavis Introduction On September 4, 2025 the Nepalese government enacted the 2025 Social Media Ban (“2025 Ban”), which required companies licensed in Nepal to accede to restrictive practices and greater government oversight in order to operate. In order to obtain a license in Nepal, social media platforms must consent to significant governmental…

Written by Hana Arslanagic  Introduction In November 2024, the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/3015, which prohibits products made with forced labour from being placed on the EU market or exported. The regulation applies to goods produced within and outside the EU and extends to forced labour occurring at any stage of production. Because Regulation…

Written by Angelica Warsaw  Introduction After decriminalizing personal drug use and possession under Law 30/2000, Portugal is a representative for policy implementation to curb the transmission of infectious diseases through intravenous injection and mitigate the harms of substance use. Despite its success, questions arise about obligations under the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs…

Written by Oscar Cheng Special thanks to Professor Lena Raxter for providing invaluable comments and guidance in the development of this article. Introduction After several years of advocacy, a U.N. treaty on crimes against humanity is finally coming to fruition. Unlike other international crimes, there has not been a specific treaty focusing on crimes against humanity.…

Written by Ryan Meister   Introduction On January 3, 2026, American special forces conducted Operation Absolute Resolve. The United States launched a military strike in Caracas, Venezuela, where Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured. Maduro and his wife were transported to New York City, where they now face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking…