International Law
A Coalition of Global Participants Pledge to Protect Five Million Square Miles of Ocean
The Our Ocean Conference generated 287 pledges in bilateral and multilateral agreements between governments, the private sector, civil society organizations, and philanthropic foundations that are valued at more than $10 billion.
Can International Law Save Small Islands From Climate Change?
University of Hawaii law professor Maxine Burkett explains how small island states can use legal action to attempt to protect their way of life.
A Short Reading List for Defining Genocide
The word was created to have a set, legal definition so that perpetuators could be prosecuted for their crimes.
When Peacekeepers Become Disease Spreaders
When United Nations peacekeepers inadvertently started a cholera epidemic in Haiti, victims expected compensation from the world’s foremost human rights arbiter. What does it mean if they can’t get it?
The Legality of Osama bin Laden’s Killing
There’s no black-and-white answer on the legality of killing Osama bin Laden, regardless of whether it’s approached as a law enforcement issue or as part of an ongoing war.
Fighting Cybercrime Requires International Cooperation
While it's right to be skeptical of treaties on cyberwarfare, argues Michael Scott Moore, international conventions on cybercrime are quite appropriate.
How Do You Prosecute a Pirate?
Like dogs chasing cars, Western powers cruising for Somali pirates are a little stumped about what to do when they're captured.
Top-Notch Lawyers Create a Sort of Attorneys Sans Frontières
Attorneys who put the 'pro' in pro bono start girdling the globe to offer free help for countries struggling to implement the rule of law.