Bulletin

It is axiomatic that human and educational rights are inextricably intertwined. This belief is affirmed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and further detailed in the Convention against Discrimination in Education.[1] The European Convention on Human Rights states the right to education bluntly, “No person shall be denied the right to education.”[2] This provision … Read more

On September 19, Azerbaijan launched an assault on Nagorno-Karabakh–an enclave within Azerbaijan’s territory in the South Caucasus that Armenian separatists had self-governed for decades.[1] In just 24 hours, Azerbaijan took control of the enclave and its weapons, prompting the exodus of almost all of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population.[2] The enclave’s population was almost entirely ethnic Armenian, and … Read more

Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, proposed the creation of a state crime of illegal entry into Texas under H.B. 4.[1] As part of his Operation Lonestar plan, Mr. Abbott proposed the bill to give police the authority to arrest migrants, or in the alternative, send them back to where they crossed over from Mexico.[2] … Read more

A corporate power purchase agreement (“cPPA”) is a long-term contract under which industrial consumers agree to buy some or all of its electricity directly from a renewable energy generator or developer instead of buying from licensed electricity suppliers.[1] cPPAs increase corporate investment in the renewable energy sector while simultaneously providing substantial power consumers an efficacious … Read more

Though many Americans may not be able to find Venezuela on a map,[1] Denverites are increasingly seeing mentions of the country—specifically an uptick of migration from it—on local news. But why? And what in the world does George Clooney have to do with it? Failed Petrostate While the term “petrostate” does not have a formal … Read more

Thousands of people from all over the world come to the United States seeking asylum every day.[1] Many of these individuals, dehumanizingly labeled “arriving aliens,” are fleeing a fear of persecution in their home country only find themselves subject to mandatory detention upon arrival.[2] This mandated detention is enacted by Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), … Read more

Recently, the United Nations (“UN”) Security Council approved a request of the Haitian Government to deploy an international security mission. [1] Thirteen out of fifteen council members voted to approve the resolution drafted to authorize the security mission – Russia and China abstained from voting. [2] Additionally, ambassadors approved a non-UN mission, the Multinational Security … Read more

A “critical tradition” has been established in international law by various schools of thought that “have attempted to excavate, debunk, and deconstruct the myths of the equality and neutrality in international law.”[1] Despite this fact, scholars have acknowledged a “hole in the fabric:”[2] the discussion and analysis of race within international law.[3] This piece analyzes … Read more

In an opinion issued this August, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia denied a plaintiff’s challenge to the U.S. Copyright Office in regard to a work he was seeking to register listing a computer system as the author.[1] By issuing this opinion, the court took a strong stance against artificial intelligence … Read more

This article will explore to what extent international cooperation can increase healthcare access to rural communities in Peru. Peru Healthcare System While there are both private and public healthcare options in Peru, the government has focused on expanding universal coverage in recent years. As a result, medical professionals and medical resources are overextended, meaning that … Read more