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02 Dec The Debate Around The Restitution Of Cultural Property: The Limits Of International Law
...thread between their past, present and future as human communities. The works prove the skill level and genius of ancient artisans, whereas they provide important references to understand the traditions and customs of preceding communities. Hence, the preservation of this heritage results in a priority for governments and States affected by looting have enacted patrimony laws in this regard. Three common features can be observed in such legislation: 1) a declaration of property over certain objects, both inventoried and undiscovered, 2) the introduction of export certificates and 3) criminal sanctions....
25 Nov Misreading Human Rights Due Diligence: A Response to Tara Van Ho
...for reflecting its partiality. (As pertains to Al Haq, it has supported requiring “corporate actors to either terminate their engagement or not engage in the first place” (effectively, to divest or boycott), as well as trade sanctions, which cannot contribute to “tricky compromises” or “creative…mitigation efforts.” The issues raised by Van Ho, however, go far beyond Al Haq alone.) While NGO reporting can inform, it does not comprise the entire process, nor should it. Due diligence involves consultation and the balancing of rights and interests of many potential actors including...
01 Aug The Erosion of Authority: The IAEA, Preemptive Attacks, and the Nuclear Dilemma in a Fragmented World
...an attack could trigger catastrophic radioactive releases requiring mass evacuations across hundreds of kilometers, potentially affecting neighboring countries. The IAEA’s Diplomatic Approach to Non-Compliance: A Pathway to Resolution The IAEA follows a clear escalation process when countries violate nuclear agreements. IAEA inspectors first identify violations and report them to the Director General, who presents findings to the 35-member Board of Governors. The Board initially asks the violating country to fix the problem. If diplomacy fails, the IAEA refers the case to the UN Security Council for potential sanctions. This process...01 May Weekday News Wrap: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
China and Russia are resisting calls for sanctions against Sudan and South Sudan being pushed by the United States and other Western nations within the UN Security Council. South Sudan has claimed that Sudan bombed oil fields yesterday in the latest clash between the two nations. The decision on Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s immunity in the civil law suit brought against him by the Sofitel housekeeper is due today. In the most explicit acknowledgment to date, John Brennan made a speech yesterday discussing the US’ targeted killing program. Marty Lederman linked to...
14 Jun Options for a Peace Settlement in Ukraine: Option Paper VII – Multilevel Peace Agreement Design: Dealing with Geopolitical Support
...Resettlement of displaced people. As issues of return affect not just Ukraine and Russia, but the international organisations who manage issues of resettlement and return, and the third-party host states, this is an issue that is likely to require some level of geopolitical agreement. Sanctions relief, reconstruction and international financial support. These all require geopolitical agreement between those involved in imposing sanctions, and will need to be linked to whatever settlement is agreed between Russia and Ukraine. Regional stability framework. Any wider regional stability framework that would attempt to include...