Saudi Executions Spike in 2019, Disparately Impacting the Country’s Shia Minority
State executions have climbed since Mohammed bin Salman took power in 2017, including an alarming rise this year—with 134 people executed as of September 2019.[1]
The Failures of International Law in Thai Fisheries
News stories have exposed horrific occurrences of forced labor in the fisheries of Thailand.[1] These fisheries supply large brands around the world that make everyday
Mechanisms Currently Applied in the U.S. to Combat Child Labor
The latest estimates by the International Labour Organization (ILO) found that 152 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 are subject to child
What Are the Top Social Risks Facing the Mining Industry?
“The [mining] industry’s relationship with society is both critical and under pressure”[1]. This statement made four years ago by Canada’s former Extractive Sector Corporate Social
Do the Migrant Protection Protocols Really Protect Migrants?
The Migrant Protection Protocols (“MPP”) announced by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”),Kirstjen Nielsen, in December 2018 were initially implemented in January 2019.[1]
The Misappropriation of Traditional Knowledge
“Traditional knowledge constitute[s] [an] integral [element] of indigenous peoples’ societies and cultures and, consequently, indigenous peoples’ rights to autonomy and self-governance [extends] to such knowledge.”
Citizenship issues for returning ISIS fighters
In recent years, more and more countries across Europe and the United States have been running into legal issues in deciding whether or not to
The Impact of the European Union on American Businesses: Google Fined for Antitrust Violations
In March, the European Commission fined Google LLC and its parent company, Alphabet Inc. (Google), €1.49 billion (which equals almost $1.7 billion) for abusive online
The Rise of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a rising trend in business practices as consumers continue to demonstrate their preference for socially and environmentally conscious companies.[1] Though
No-Deal Brexit – What Happens to the UK and its Global Neighbors?
April 12th is quickly approaching, and with it comes the growing reality of a no-deal Brexit.[1] The effects will extend far beyond the confines of the
The Yemeni Civil War: Human Rights Violations by Coalition Forces
CONFLICT OVERVIEW: The Yemeni Civil War is currently considered the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
US/Somalia: Allegations of International Law Violations
The majority of States, including the U.S., are bound by the Geneva Conventions of 1949 which requires member states to treat persons not engaged in
