Time to Rethink the Continuing State of Emergency in Turkey
After a failed military coup in Turkey on July 15, 2016, the Turkish government decided to declare a state of emergency to take required measures
Venezuela in Crisis: A Socialist Dystopia
City-wide protests have occurred daily throughout Venezuela, a politically divided and economically destitute country, which was once South America’s wealthiest nation. Police meet protesters with
Tobacco Trademarks in Peril: Australian Courts Can’t Be Bothered
The unreasonable expropriation of intellectual property or the advancement of public health? This was the question posed by Philip Morris Asia Limited v. The Commonwealth
Trump Versus the World
With the recent change of government in the United States (“U.S.”), there have been considerable reactions on the international level. To begin, many nations have
A Look Back: From the Death of Justice Antonin Scalia to the Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch
While The View From Above generally posts on issues and topics concerning international law, I believe it prudent to address President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee—which
The Right to a Healthy Environment
The basic premise is that everyone deserves to live in an environment that does not harm their well-being and provides an adequate standard of living.
DU’s Foreign Direct Investment Moot Team Travels to Argentina To Compete
The Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) International Arbitration Moot competition this year was in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the stunning Facultad de Derecho at the Universidad
The European Refugee Crisis: Unaccompanied Refugee and Migrant Children
The refugee and migrant influx into Europe continues. Since January 2015 approximately 1.2 million people have journeyed across the Mediterranean in an attempt to reach
Assisted Suicide: the Thin Line Between Dying With Dignity And Premeditated Murder
Imagine you are in unbearable pain. Every single moment of your life. Only drugs that your doctor prescribed to you hold this pain manageable to
Decision 2016: Oh the Places We Will Go
On November 8, 2016, the Unites States will elect a new President to lead. Polls have opened, and votes are being cast. But who will
Cyber Security: An International Security Issue with No Solution?
On Friday, October 20th, malicious cyber attacks prohibited access to major websites like Twitter, PayPal, and Amazon in intermittent locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.
The Fight Against Climate Change: The Paris Agreement Ratified by 75 Countries
On October 5th the requirements were met for the Paris Agreement (PA) to enter into force. This milestone was triggered when more than 55 countries
