Weekend Roundup: February 7-20, 2015

This fortnight on Opinio Juris, Kevin recommended an article on China’s proposed broad definition of terrorism, argued that there is no practice supporting the “unwilling or unable” test, and was surprised by the news that David Hicks’ conviction for material support for terrorism has been voided.

Julian questioned whether the Outer Space Treaty allows for private exploitation of the Moon’s resources.

Kristen advanced four reasons why the Security Council’s new Terrorist Financing Resolution is significant, and Jens explained why he remains troubled by the draft proposal to authorise the President to wage war against ISIS.

Other proposals that caught our attention were a proposal to make it easier for some US citizens overseas to renounce their citizenship without facing a hefty tax penalty and Duncan’s proposal (with Tim Mauer)  for a Red Cross-like movement in Cyberspace.

In guests posts this fortnight, Jonathan Horowitz looked into the drafting history of APII to argue that IHL does not regulate NIAC internment and Charlotte Peevers discussed the Chilcot Inquiry (1, 2)

Finally, Jessica listed events and announcements (1, 2) and wrapped up the international news (1, 2).

Many thanks to our guest contributors and have a nice weekend!