Critical Analysis: The Consequences of Artistic Expression in Putin’s Russia
On August 17, 2012, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Yekaterina Samutsevich, and Maria Alyokhina, members of the Russian punk band, Pussy Riot, were found guilty of “hooliganism motivated by
Kiobel Oral Argument: Piracy May Spell Trouble for Shell
The Supreme Court opened up its October term with a healthy dose of international law in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Shell. The petitioner, Esther Kiobel,
Critical Analysis: Disbanding Libyan Militias
According to USA Today, President Mohammed el-Megaref called for “all of the country’s militia to come under government authority or disband.” This move appears to
International Law Carries the Day in the Nevada Supreme Court
Earlier this month, the Nevada Supreme Court became only the second US court to recognize its consular obligations under international law articulated by the International Court of Justice.
Critical Analysis: The World’s Continuing Disinterest in Syria
It’s true – China, Russia, and Assad have quite the love affair. It’s no secret that Russia and China blocked the Arab League’s request to
Discussion: A Path to Peace in North Korea
Yesterday, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law hosted Eric Sirotkin, a widely regarded peacebuilder and mediator who has worked to resolve conflict in
Critical Analysis: NATO Drawdown is Eclipsed by Evolving Taliban Strategy
Two years ago the Taliban held large strips of Afghanistan predominately in the southern provinces of Kandahar and Helmand. In response, NATO padded their
United States Must Monitor Island Dispute in the South China Sea
China is embroiled in maritime territorial disputes, not only with Japan over control of a group of tiny islands in the East China Sea, but
Critical Analysis: Uproar Over Gambian Executions
Gambia, a small country in West Africa, was once a leader in its region working towards abolishing the death penalty in law and in practice.
Critical Analysis: Germany’s Bailouts – What Might This Mean for Spain?
At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court approved Chancellor Angela Merkel’s proposal to support the bailout plan for the 17 countries in the euro
Putting political convenience aside, pirates are simply not terrorists
While running through my piracy news roundup yesterday morning, I came across this piece by Robert Young Pelton of Somalia Report. In it, Pelton criticizes a report by Australia’s Lowy
Critical Analysis: The Diplomatic Irony-A Fine Line Between Peace and Violence
Late at night on September 11, 2012, the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya came under fire from a violent mob. The protesters swarmed and
