As far back as the legendary Punic Wars, certain armies and warfighters have given their allegiance to a paycheck, rather than a flag or nation.[1] Carthage, the powerful maritime empire, frequently “hired its own swords” to engage in battles on land, as it was a wealthy civilization with a prowess for warfare by sea.[2] The use of … Read more
The territorial dispute over Essequibo, a region in South America claimed by both the bordering nation of Venezuela and its legal holder Guyana, has persisted for more than a century, raising significant legal questions regarding sovereignty.[1] This article examines the legality of Venezuela’s annexation claims over Essequibo and ultimately concludes that such an annexation is illegal … Read more
Human trafficking is a pressing global issue, with millions of individuals falling victim to exploitation and abuse across various regions. According to EUROSTAT, in 2022, over 10,000 people in the European Union (“EU”) were victims of human trafficking (HT).[1] Romania faces significant challenges in addressing human trafficking based on its location within the Schengen Area and … Read more
In 2015, the world watched as 195 countries “joined”[1] the Paris Agreement (“Agreement”)[2] at the United Nations (“UN”) Climate Change Conference (COP21).[3] A new hope emerged that the international community could unite to tackle climate change. However, this hope has swiftly diminished by the actions of party states since the Agreement has been signed.[4] The Agreement lacks sufficient mechanisms … Read more
The devastation of the natural world is no longer a distant concern. A 2022 report from the United Nations Environment Programme (“UNEP”) revealed that human activity is responsible for seventy-five percent of global biodiversity loss, with the Amazon rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef as stark examples of the planet’s deteriorating ecosystems.[1] These are just two … Read more
As Gambia’s parliament voted to reject a bill overturning a 2015 law against female genital mutilation, a 96-year-old woman was convicted of violating the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) ban.[1] Her conviction is raising the concern that the 2015 legislation in Gambia is doing little to protect young girls.[2] The international community and countries have focused on the … Read more
The Denver Journal of International Law & Policy is one of the oldest international law journals in the United States and is ranked internationally. It is managed and edited by students at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
