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07 Apr Has Jack Goldsmith Gone Soft on International Law?
...But here’s the friendly challenge: how to reconcile a position that sees any value in international humanitarian regimes with the premise of his and Eric Posner’s The Limits of International Law, which dismisses IL as a mostly marginal constraint on state action (see for instance pp. 85-88). The Limits is not very keen on multilateral agreements insofar as they are not subject to reliable sanctions by independent third parties. Has something changed, or is there some about the anti-terror context which makes them a meaningful vehicle for modifying state behavior?...19 Sep Weekday News Wrap: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
...been out of the public eye for the past two weeks, to discuss closer ties between the US and China. On her visit to the US, during which she will receive a Congressional Gold Medal, Aung San Suu Kyi has urged for an end of US sanctions against Myanmar. The IMF’s Executive Board has issued an ultimatum to Argentina to clarify its economic data, which could lead to a censure, a procedure never used in IMF history. Although tensions remain high, the Chinese authorities are trying to suppress anti-Japanese protests....12 Jun U.S. Gulf Allies Cited for Human Trafficking
On June 3, the United States issued its 2005 Trafficking in Persons Report and demoted from Tier 2 to Tier 3 some of our closest allies in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. This opens these Gulf allies to U.S. sanctions if they do not improve their record in human trafficking. For a useful discussion of the TIP report and its impact on Saudi-U.S. relations, see here. For excerpts from the report on U.S. efforts to combat human trafficking, see here. For excerpts from the...
23 Oct Research Services of German Bundestag Rejects Turkey’s Syria Invasion: Illegal, but Who Cares?
...our friend, but the way they have chosen is not good, and we believe there are better ways”. Meanwhile, Russia does not seem to fundamentally disagree with the incursion. Its (apparently) most straightforward commentcame from Putin’s special envoy for Syria who stated that his country “always believed that any military operation in Syrian territory is unacceptable”. A foreign ministry spokeswoman later also emphasized that control over the border region must be transferred to Assad. The US, then, explained its sanctions by stating that “Turkey’s actions in northeast Syria severely undermine the D-ISIS campaign, endanger civilians, and threaten...19 Jan Weekend Roundup: January 12-18, 2013
...that the US and Al-Qaeda were at war at the time of the attack on the USS Cole. Kristen Boon compared sanctions by the UN Security Council with those imposed by regional organizations, particularly the African Union and ECOWAS, who are becoming increasingly active. Further on Africa, Deborah asked whether, under international and domestic law, the US could engage in armed drone strikes to assist the French intervention in Mali. We also had two guest posts this week. Peter Margulies provided a guest post summarizing the debate on targeted killing...24 Sep Open Letter from International Lawyers to EU States, the European Union and European Publics on the Refugee Crisis in Europe
...over 2,860 people have died at sea trying to get to Europe this year alone. Suspending carrier sanctions and issuing humanitarian visas would largely prevent the need for those seeking refuge to make dangerous journeys. – respect and protect the human rights of those seeking refuge once they are in Europe, including by enabling them to access asylum procedures or ensuring safe passage to countries where they wish to seek international protection. – immediately suspend Dublin returns of asylum-seekers to their first point of entry, but ensure that its rules...20 Jun Weekday News Wrap: Thursday, June 20, 2013
After a over a week of negotiations, Mali has reached a ceasefire agreement with the Tuareg rebels who have occupied the northern city of Kidal. The UK Supreme Court has held that sanctions imposed on the Iranian Bank Mellat are invalid because they were imposed through a secret court. The US Treasure Department has strongly criticized the decision. Britain’s attempt to include Hezbollah’s armed wing on the EU terror blacklist has for the second time failed to gain the required unanimity. The preliminary peace talks between the US and the...
07 May Unbreakable Bond: Tracing the Ties Between African and Palestinian Anti-Colonial Struggles (Call for Submissions)
...Israel The Palestinian-African solidarity movement The (paradoxical) role of international law in anti-colonial struggles The impact of international law on African domestic policies regarding Palestine How international law has shaped African countries’ responses to the Israeli occupation and the Palestinian struggle for liberation Legal and diplomatic measures taken by African countries at the AU, UN, and other regional and international fora Boycott, divestment, and sanctions as a strategy to challenge Israeli occupation The profound emotional, psychological, and phenomenological toll of the ongoing oppression faced by Palestinians and Africans The resistance...26 Feb Weekday News Wrap: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
...to talk, even to armed opposition groups while the rebels meanwhile have reportedly changed their tune, and are now willing again to participate in talks in Rome. US Senators have written to Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the EU Council, asking to do more to prevent use of European Central Bank accounts by Iran’s regime to circumvent US and EU sanctions. If Iran will curb its nuclear program, major powers will offer reduced financial santions later this week in talks in Kazakhstan. The BBC reports that its English-language radio...
02 Dec For the Biden Presidency, Promoting Human Rights in Asia Aligns Well with US Strategic Interests
...and other forms of sexual violence, and forced abortion.” Rather than coddling him, taking a tougher stance with Kim Jong Un, which could include a new sanctions regime, might help advance both First Generation rights (in terms of demanding greater respect for civil/political liberties) as well as Third Generation rights (the collective right to peace via nuclear disarmament). This would be to the advantage of the Biden administration because, per the McCain Institute, “how a regime treats its own people is often indicative of how it will behave in foreign...