Arms trade regulation today is only efficient to the extent that there are voluntary agreements and codes of conduct on arms exports. Illicit arms accumulation remains an issue.
Despite the US’ claims of self-defence and terrorist eradication, it can be argued that the NATO invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 was not legal under international law.
Commentating on ICJ’s recent judgment on state immunity, the paper contributes to the issue whether the jurisdictional immunity of states should always prevail, even when international crimes occur.
Corporate Social Responsibility is a farce: a lack of transparency, increased competition, poor international regulation, and corruption cause corporate violations of human rights law.
The nature of sovereignty has changed from one which vests states with the right to non-intervention, to one which grants them certain responsibilities towards its own population.
With Israel not a member of the NPT, coupled with being labeled the greatest threat to the US, Iran is making a rational move in seeking nuclear capability to deter abroad threats.
Depleted uranium is often used as armor and armor-piercing ammunition in military conflict; however, it is also an extremely dangerous toxin and environmental pollutant.
Could the Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons spark an arms race in the Middle East? The Waltzian theory of Cold War nuclear relations shows that claims for a ‘new’ Cold War are insufficient.
Because space attracts various states, NGOs, and private enterprises from the international system, its legal status needs to be clearly defined to make space activities more accurate and efficient for all.
By recognizing non-state actors as rights holders and duty bearers, the challenge of establishing accountability for international organizations and unrecognized states can be met.
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