Anti-Muslim Policies in India Cause Severe Unrest
Large protests have swept the country of India since early December 2019 after the Indian government, led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),
Data Privacy Protection, Consumer Consensus, and International Regulations
I. International Internet Privacy Concerns Global tech consumers are concerned about the collection and utilization of private data by Big Tech.[1] These concerns in no
Could A Multilateral Phase-Out Treaty Help Solve the World’s Plastic Pollution Problem?
The globe is facing a plastic pollution problem. Single-use plastics have undoubtedly played an important role in international commercial development, but they now saturate the
Cultural and Political Nuances of International Human Rights
The perception of international human rights as being “universal” risks oversimplifying the historical traditions that typically inform the manifestation and protection of human rights internationally.
Investor-State Dispute Resolution: Defining “Qualified Investor” and “Qualified Investment” under ICSID
According to a recent Forbes article, investor-state dispute resolution is one of the “fastest growing areas of international law.”[1] While there are many types on
Corporate Responsibility in International Law
Corporate social responsibility (CSR), has evolved throughout the 20th century as a means of private governance, where corporations voluntarily hold themselves accountable for their activities
Human Rights Violations in the Syria Detention Camp: A look at the al-Hol Camp Annex
The detention camp of al-Hol annex in Northeastern Syria is in a state of dire human rights violations. The conditions show violations of provisions of
China’s Ban on Plastic Waste Imports – What it Means for the US
For years, the United States sold millions of tons of all kinds of plastic trash to China to be recycled into new products.[1] During the
Brexit: Is the Ongoing Saga Coming to a Close?
Brexit has been a controversial topic since its inception in 2016, and even more so in recent months. The road to an agreement has been
70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
In the aftermath of World War II, the international community came together and agreed upon one of the most vital treaties of our time –
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in Europe
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the idea that corporations should be engaging in socially responsible business practices. The discussions of CSR revolve around whether the
President Jair Bolsonaro’s Role in the Increased Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest has often been referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” producing 20 percent of the world’s oxygen while absorbing greenhouse gases
