The Hellenic Republic’s Legitimate Claim to the Parthenon Marbles and the International Law of Cultural Property

Written by Dimitrios Kostaras               The illicit procurement of the Parthenon Marbles and the demand for their repatriation have remained a diplomatic strain between Britain and Greece for two centuries. In the early 19th century, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, the 7th Lord Elgin, Thomas Bruce, forcefully…
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Gender Persecution: The ICC’s Landmark Judgment Against Al Hassan and its Global Implications

Written by Lauren Thompson   Introduction The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) judgment against the former chief of the Timbuktu Islamic Police highlights systematic violence against women and girls and stands as a pivotal moment in the fight for justice. This landmark case emphasizes the importance of recognizing gender-based violence as a crime against humanity and highlights…
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Courts or Compromise? Resolving the Nile River Dispute Under International Law

Written by Nathan Yost   Introduction In March 2011, Ethiopia announced the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile. Designed with a height of 145 meters and a storage capacity of 74 billion cubic meters, GERD will be Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam and is central to…
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Self-Determination, Economics & Migration: The Ongoing Battle Between the Western Sahara, Morocco, and EU

Written by Ithar M. Hassan   Introduction On October 4, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down a defeat for the European Commission (the Commission) by quashing the Commission’s recent trade deals with Morocco for disregarding the rights of the Sahrawi people. During a trip to Rabat, French President Emmanuel…
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How U.S. Investment Restrictions on China Could Backfire Internationally

Written by Vivienne Monger   Introduction The ongoing TikTok debate has sparked heated discussions about U.S.-China trade relations and national security. It may seem like a fight over a social media app, but it’s more than that. The ban is a symbol of the growing tension between the two countries as they battle for dominance…
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Climate, Corporations and Cooperation: Implications of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive for Multinational Enterprises

Written by Johanna Leffler   Introduction In July 2024, the European Union’s (“EU”) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD” or “Directive”) entered into force. Among its primary goals, the Directive aims to ensure that companies active in the EU market contribute to sustainable development and bringing an end to adverse human rights and environmental impacts flowing…
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