Responsibility to Protect in the Wake of the Paris Attacks
On Friday November 13, 2015, France experienced a sequence of horrific terrorist attacks, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility; nonetheless, the attacks have also
Legalization in Mexico: Ending pot prohibition on human rights grounds
“A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded.” – Abraham Lincoln The concept of prohibition, while historically
No remedy for Nicaraguan victims of kidney disease
La Isla de Las Viudas (“the Island of the Widows”) surrounds Ingenio San Antonio (ISA), Nicaragua’s oldest and largest sugar mill. As the exclusive source
3 Ways the TPP Advances Human Rights Protections
Around the world, there are around ten million people in prison at any given time. While the world’s criminal justice systems struggle to ensure access
The Migrant Crisis: A Test of European Coherence?
By Alexandra Esmel Europe is facing one of its largest refugee crisis since the end of the Second Word War. Violent conflicts in the Middle East
Does Iran’s Ballistic Missile Test Detonate the Nuclear Deal?
On October 10 Iran successfully test launched a new precision-guided ballistic missile. On Wednesday, Britain, France, the United States, and Germany addressed a letter to the
A comparison of maternity rights across the world
On October 6, 2015, Washington D.C. councilmembers introduced the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015, which guarantees 16-week of paid family leave for any employed
The Atacama Corridor: Spoil of War or Illegal Occupation?
On September 24, 2015, the International Court of Justice, or ICJ, overruled Chile’s preliminary objection to the court’s jurisdiction to hear a case filed by
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Exploring concerns over an Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanism
After years of negotiations, this week saw the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (“TPP”). The TPP unites eleven pacific-rim nations and the United States–a
25 Dead, 1 Apology, No Clear Answers: Has the U.S. Committed a War Crime?
Fires burn in the MSF emergency trauma hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, after it was hit and partially destroyed by aerial attacks on October 3, 2015.
5 Reasons the Iran Deal Doesn’t Matter to You
**This article originally appeared at Treasure Fleet on August 20, 2015 and has been reproduced with the author’s permission.** by Tyler Rauert A little disclosure up
VW Under Fire: Legal fallout of the emissions sensor deception
Volkswagen (VW) has faced hurdles in the company’s almost 78-year history. As a company formed under infamous Nazi leader Adolph Hitler’s vision and direction, reformation
