UNCLOS and South China Sea Maritime Disputes: Legal Complexities and Interpretations

The South China Sea has long been a focal point of international concern, mired in maritime disputes that raise complex questions regarding territorial claims, freedom of navigation, and the interpretation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This essay delves into the multifaceted challenges presented by these disputes and the … Read more

The Crime of Poverty: Three Policy Approaches Across the Globe and the Need for New Strategies

The reasons that drive an individual to commit a crime are as complex and varied as the criminals themselves, but for a large percentage of people that reason is simply necessity.[1] Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that all humans simply by virtue of their humanity deserve access to “a standard … Read more