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civil rights
Is Freedom the Best Ends and Means of Development?
Freedom, more than economic security or sustainable development, is fundamental not only to societal flourishing, but to human flourishing.
International Criminal Law
The Eichmann Trial and the Goals of Justice
What is the purpose of a trial when the defendant has already been proven, beyond reasonable doubt, guilty?
human rights law
The Sources of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
What are the underlying sources of the UDHR—and what makes certain rights universal?
Criminal Law
Why is International Criminal Law Necessary?
International criminal law is the mechanism by which justice is meted when domestic law falls short.
International law
How Enforceable is Article 2(4) of the UN Charter?
Can treaty mechanisms effectively stop unauthorized uses of force?
International law
Realism or Liberalism: Which Better Describes International Relations?
Exploring which theory better describes modern international relations.
Criminal Law
Lawless Terror: Does International Humanitarian Law Apply to Terrorists?
Considering whether terrorists are worthy of basic human rights protections.
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