Invisible Human Trafficking: The Digital Landscape of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking has remained a persistent global issue, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lack of international cooperation and coordination among investigative units and
International Legal Frameworks on Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law
Introduction In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity and data protection have become crucial concerns for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. The rise of sophisticated cyber
Reforming Sports Arbitration: How USA Gymnastics and Jordan Chiles’ Case Signals a Need for Change in International Sports Law
The Olympic Games serve as an international stage for athleticism, inter-cultural celebration, and – as proposed in this piece – arbitration. Making headlines in the
Strict Tariffs Enforced on the Chinese Dumping of Electric Vehicle Products: An Opportunity to Diversify Supply Chains?
The newly imposed tariffs by the United States (“U.S.”) in September of 2024 on electric vehicles (EVs) and EV batteries pose a potential opportunity for
Enhanced Transparency Framework: Closing the Accountability Gap Through Citizen Suits
Introduction The Enhanced Transparency Framework (“ETF”), codified under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement, was designed to standardize greenhouse gas emission reporting and assess countries’
Disinformation in the Digital Age: The Need for Global Accountability and Transparency
Social media was originally designed to connect people and facilitate global communication.[1] Over time, it has evolved into a major source of news, shaping public opinion.[2] However,
Land Use Laws and Housing: A Comparative Look at Japan and the United States
In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly recognized a person’s right to an “adequate standard of living,” encompassing the right to adequate housing.[1] Housing availability, however,
War Without Borders: The Legal Grey Zone of Modern Private Militaries
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 Legality of the Attempt by Venezuela to Annex the Essequibo Region of Guyana
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
Human Trafficking in Romania
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,
The Paris Agreement: All Bark No Bite
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
The International Crime of Ecocide
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