How to Protect Children in a Digital World Without Limiting Growth Through Digital Content
In a world that is increasingly connected through internet usage, it is crucial that governments develop and maintain policies to protect children from the harmful
The Forgotten Victims: The Fight for Sexual and Reproductive Autonomy Among Women and Girls During the Russian-Ukrainian Armed Conflict
In the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict, which began on February 24, 2022 with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a poignant narrative emerges.[1] Ukrainian women and girls
The ‘Catastrophic’ Implications of Unregulated Artificial Intelligence Warfare
Today’s unprecedented warfare advancements include the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”), permitting pre-programmed computers to complete specific tasks based on generated algorithms.[1] Described as the
Incarceration After the Assent of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
On a global scale, there has been increasing involvement of the carceral state in issues of gender. This is demonstrated by contemporary legislation punishing homosexuality,
The Overlooked Dangers of the US-China Semiconductor Rivalry
Few technologies are as vital to modern society as semiconductors—without them, most technological devices cannot function.[1] Consequently, any interruption to the semiconductor production process is
Women and Anti-Corruption: International Policy Strategies to Safeguard Women’s Access to Essential Services
Corruption, a pervasive global phenomenon, poses a significant impediment to development and economic growth.[1] The standard definition of corruption is the “misuse of entrusted power
The U.N. Human Trafficking Protocol and an Examination of the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report
Over the past century, human trafficking has become a prevalent issue on the global stage. Often conceptualized as a form of modern-day slavery, it has
Nuclear Renaissance? The Growing International Push for Nuclear Power as Green Energy
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s subsequent energy crisis, a global push towards adopting nuclear energy is gaining momentum.[1] This surge in support for nuclear
The Economic and Human Rights Impacts of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
In 2022, thirty-nine million people were living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.[1] In the same calendar year, 630,000 people died of HIV-related illness.[2] Despite an increase in
The ICC and the Prosecution of Global Cyber War Crimes
In the modern world, cyber-attacks targeting vital infrastructure like power grids and healthcare facilities are an undeniable reality, overwhelmingly affecting the safety and well-being of
Patent Policy: Balancing Incentives and Global Accessibility
For decades, pharmaceutical companies have maintained that patent protections are an essential component of scientific innovation.[1] In the U.S., a patent confers the right to
The Immigration Implications of the United States’ Failure to Ratify the Most Widely Ratified Human Rights Treaty in the World: The Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (hereinafter “CRC”) recognizes “that the child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality,