Critical Analysis: Syrian Passenger Plane Forced Down by Turkey
Turkish fighter jets forced a Syrian passenger plane to land in Ankara, the Turkish capital, on October 10. The plane was suspected of carrying weapons
Sutton Colloquium 2012: Sustainable Development v. Sustainability
Join the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy, the Ved Nanda Center for International and Comparative Law, and the International Legal Studies Program for the
Critical Analysis: Labor Unrest in South Africa
For nearly two months, labor unrest in South Africa has crippled the economy, as workers in nearly every sector demand higher wages. The unrest has
On Pirates, PMSCs, and Signature Strikes
The media’s coverage of maritime piracy has changed markedly as of late. In 2010, stories characterized piracy as a ballooning problem with pirates’ changing tactics
Denver Lights the Night: October 16, 2012
The Sturm College of Law’s International Law Society is partnering with the Natural Resources and Environmental Law Society to “Denver Lights the Night.” This upcoming
Critical Analysis: The Consequences of Artistic Expression in Putin’s Russia
On August 17, 2012, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Yekaterina Samutsevich, and Maria Alyokhina, members of the Russian punk band, Pussy Riot, were found guilty of “hooliganism motivated by
Kiobel Oral Argument: Piracy May Spell Trouble for Shell
The Supreme Court opened up its October term with a healthy dose of international law in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell. The petitioner, Esther Kiobel,
Critical Analysis: Disbanding Libyan Militias
According to USA Today, President Mohammed el-Megaref called for “all of the country’s militia to come under government authority or disband.” This move appears to
International Law Carries the Day in the Nevada Supreme Court
Earlier this month, the Nevada Supreme Court became only the second US court to recognize its consular obligations under international law articulated by the International Court of Justice.
Critical Analysis: The World’s Continuing Disinterest in Syria
It’s true – China, Russia, and Assad have quite the love affair. It’s no secret that Russia and China blocked the Arab League’s request to
Discussion: A Path to Peace in North Korea
Yesterday, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law hosted Eric Sirotkin, a widely regarded peacebuilder and mediator who has worked to resolve conflict in
Critical Analysis: NATO Drawdown is Eclipsed by Evolving Taliban Strategy
Two years ago the Taliban held large strips of Afghanistan predominately in the southern provinces of Kandahar and Helmand. In response, NATO padded their
